Tina Osgood: Cultivating kindness at Ivy Wreath
IVY WREATH Florist and Gifts has long been known for beautiful arrangements and thoughtful gifts, but owner Tina Osgood believes flowers are about more than appearances. “The beauty of flowers...
Fayetteville Public Utilities: The essential work
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Kathy Turner: Scooping sweetness by the bag
WHAT BEGAN as a flea market habit off a Florida highway has become a thriving Lincoln County candy destination built on faith, family, and hand-bagged goodness. Kathy and Todd Turner were once sunny...
Thumper Pigg: Crafting cabinets and cultivating character
THUMPER PIGG will tell you up front: “I’m old and hard of hearing.” He says it with a grin — the kind that signals both humor and humility. He was, as he puts it, “raised in a shop with my dad,” and...
Phillip Small: Returning home to an 80-year legacy
AFTER TWO decades in Florida education and athletics, a third-generation leader steps into his family’s oil business with gratitude and growth in mind. Small & Small Oil began in 1947, when...
Goodwill Ball: Rolling the dice for the arts
THE FAYETTEVILLE-LINCOLN County Arts Center rolled out the red carpet once again for its fifth annual Goodwill Ball — and this year the event was bigger, bolder, and more high-energy than ever. Held...
Letter From the Editor
WHEN YOU choose a locally owned business over a national chain, you’re not just spending your money, you’re planting it. And the roots of that investment reach deep. Every dollar counts, and it...
Lincoln Farmers Co-op: Keeping neighbors moving
The Lincoln Farmers Co-op serves as a pillar of the Fayetteville community, extending its reach far beyond agricultural supplies through its dedicated Car Care and Tire Center. Located at 1205...
Powerhouse Plumbing Pros: Answering community questions
Members of the Powerhouse Plumbing Pros team traded their pipe wrenches for festival fans in April, connecting with the local community during the annual Slawburger Festival in downtown...
Motlow State Community College: Four new career-ready programs
Motlow State Community College is expanding its academic footprint at the Fayetteville campus, introducing four high-demand programs designed to provide students with career-ready skills. The...
Elk River Chiropractic: How to avoid leaky gut syndrome
Leaky gut syndrome, clinically recognized as increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the lining of the small intestine becomes compromised. In a healthy digestive system, this lining serves...
Lincoln County Election Commission: Register by July 7
The foundation of a functional local democracy in Lincoln County begins with an accurate voter roll. As the 2026 election cycle approaches, the Lincoln County Election Commission is emphasizing the...
Hazel Green Chiropractic: Solving “tech neck”
As digital device usage continues to rise, Hazel Green Chiropractic is focusing its efforts on a modern ailment known as tech neck. The condition, characterized by strain and pain caused by...
J&J Pest Control: No ants in your home
For homeowners in Middle Tennessee, the arrival of warmer weather often brings an unwelcome guest: the ant. While a single ant may seem insignificant, persistent invasions can quickly contaminate...
Southern Sun Tanning & Wellness: How to get sun-ready skin
Southern Sun Tanning & Wellness is aiming to redefine the indoor tanning experience for local residents by offering a comprehensive selection of professional-grade skincare products designed to...
Small & Small Oil Co.: Invested in Fayetteville’s prosperity
As Middle Tennessee looks toward the future, Small & Small Oil Co. is uniquely positioned to grow alongside them. With a legacy spanning over 75 years and a modern petroleum bulk plant located...
Lincoln Bedford Moore Farmers Co-op: Ready for spring
As the frost thaws and redbuds bloom across Lincoln County, the energy at the Lincoln Bedford Moore Farmers Co-op in Fayetteville shifts into high gear. Spring in Middle Tennessee is the most...
Hazel Green Chiropractic: Dr. John Boyle
Dr. John Boyle, known by patients as "Doc," brings more than 20 years of clinical expertise to the Hazel Green community. Since graduating from Life University in 2000, his career has been defined...
Letter From the Editor
A STUDENT IN our community today will walk the halls of Congress with a pinned American flag on their chest. A student in our community today will pray their knees still hold when their nerves get...
Lydia Marshall: Inspiring students through theater
WHEN LYDIA Marshall talks about her theater students at Lincoln County High School, she often calls them her “kids” — a habit she jokes she now has to clarify as she prepares to welcome her first...
Velva Walker: Put on a happy face
LIKE MANY small towns, Flintville offers rustic charm and a strong sense of community for those seeking a slower pace of life. But this small town has one attribute that other small towns don’t...
Lincoln Health: Raising rural heroes
A TENNESSEE COLLEGE of Applied Technology (TCAT) nursing student shadows a Lincoln Medical Center nurse, staying full shifts to assist where needed and observe every aspect of the job. One Lincoln...
FPU: Investing in the next generation
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Briana Mann: Be it ever so humble
SOMEWHERE OVER the rainbow in the southwestern part of Lincoln County is a place teacher Briana Mann describes as “a world of unicorns and rainbows,” at least compared to many other places that make...
Tom Deal: Teaching every grade, every day
TOM DEAL began our conversation by talking about his daughter. For years, their family has navigated the long, uncertain road of spinal cord tumors together. They have endured surgeries, setbacks,...
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