Manchester City Fire Department Chief George Chambers told Thunder Radio that the Manchester City Fire Department (MFD) received at call at 10:23AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025 that there was a possible structure fire at the Southern Inn. the Southern Inn is located at 2259 Hillsboro Blvd.
MFD responded out of both fire stations. When MFD arrived on the scene, there was heavy smoke coming from the front right side and attic part of the building. Crews lay their lines down and in went inside to pull down sheet rock to determine how far the fire had spread. Holes were cut into the roof to gain better access.
Tullahoma Fire Department responded to the scene with one of their engines and their air truck to refill air packs. Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department reported to MFD Station 1 to cover calls while MFD was on the scene. Coffee County Emergency Management, Coffee County Emergency Services and Coffee County Rescue Squad were on scene to offer support. Manchester City Police Department controlled traffic during the fire…