One of the state's most well-known wonderlands is getting a special introduction. Gatlinburg, Tenn. is ranked number one in the article, “12 Best Places to Visit in Tennessee.”  The Great Smoky Mountains are always a fun decision for a family or friend trip. Several miles of nature at its purest...

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is very important for many reasons; it affects how we think, feel, and act. It can determine how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making.  It is important at every stage in your life,...

Now that Halloween has passed, is it too early to start celebrating Christmas? Many people put up decorations and get into the Christmas spirit right after Halloween, but is that the right way to do it?  For most people, the holidays are a time to get away from their normal routines.  Holidays...

Veterans Day is a federal holiday, and has been celebrated as such since its legislation by the United States Congress in 1954.  Originally deemed the name Armistice Day, the holiday is a day in which Americans across the country can express their gratitude for all of the honorable soldiers who have...

As summer falls away, autumn takes a slow step into our daily lives. Bring out the hoodies, and turn on the horror movies; It’s finally time for fall!  There are so many amazing qualities of this season. Some people like the pumpkin flavors, others the reds, oranges, and yellows painting our towns’...

Let's be honest, being mentally healthy in our school is something that's a bit rare. Whether you're stressing over an upcoming test or you're stressing at home to take care of your siblings, we all slip and fall once in a while. We all have bad days, and, most importantly, we all need someone to help...

Makenna Orrick signed to Lee University to further her education and athletic career on April 22, 2022. Orrick is a senior at Coffee County Central High School as well as a four-year member of the Raiderettes Dance Team. She will be attending Lee University as a collegiate cheerleader.  Lee University...

A couple of weeks ago, a group of friends and I decided to embark on a little hiking trip around some of the unexplored parts of our hometown. Much like the protagonists of a Spielberg flick, we met up, backpacks and mischief in hand. An air of comradery and excitement blew in the warmth of incoming...

CCCHS students attended the FBLA state conference in Chattanooga, Tenn. last week and returned with 24 state placings, two scholarship recipients, and one state officer elected. Looking back on his time in FBLA, state treasurer Connor Fox states, “FBLA has given me countless opportunities to connect...

CCCHS senior Solomon Reynolds has been nominated for an Emmy for the 20th annual Regional Student Production Awards. Reynolds received this award for his Public Service Announcement on the consequences of distracted driving.  Reynolds has prospered as part of the AV program at CCCHS for two years...

Halloween has remained one of the most popular holidays celebrated in the United States for over a century. According to an article written by KRON4, “By 2005, just over...

There are over 15 million students enrolled in public or private high schools in the United States right now. These are students who, just like myself, go to science class,...

Senior member of the Raiderette dance team Jaxen Waggoner received the All-American reward during the Universal Dance Association summer camp this July. An All-American...

CCCHS sophomores have a lot of “news” this year: new building, new grade levels to mingle with, and new experiences with clubs. Being at the Raider Academy makes it difficult...

On Sep. 10, CCCHS held a college fair for senior and junior students. Forty colleges attended the fair, and students were able to walk around to each college’s booth,...

The class of 2022 is a class filled with future artists, business CEOs, and athletes. One of these seniors with a bright future is Partica Barrera.  Barrera is involved...

If there is one thing that all Americans can agree on, it is the fact that technology and media have become woven into the fabric of our society. America is a country housing...

Imagine you are driving a car. You are looking ahead to your destination, and you are excited. You can see it slowly getting bigger on the horizon. It is beautiful. The sun...

On Saturday, September 11, the girl’s soccer team traveled to East Middle School for their yearly Coffee Cup match against the Tullahoma Lady Wildcats.  A quick goal...

For the Coffee Press’ fourth issue of Teacher Feature, the student body has selected Mrs. Bailee Brown. Mrs. Brown is a first year teacher here at CCCHS and teaches standard,...