Moore-Cortner Funeral Home: Honoring life journeys
For decades, final send-offs followed a familiar, solemn pattern. However, Moore-Cortner Funeral Home is leading a gentle shift away from cookie-cutter memorial services, choosing instead to focus...
Danley Heating & Air Conditioning: A legacy of Tennessee comfort
From the vision of Ed and Bill Danley, Danley Heating & Air Conditioning has served homeowners in Winchester and throughout Middle Tennessee. Marking a milestone of more than 50 years in...
Winchester Monument Co.: Tributes for heroes
Winchester Monument Co. upholds a standard of excellence in providing memorial services to Southern Middle Tennessee and the surrounding regions, with an emphasis on honoring those who served in the...
Shelter Insurance®: Your neighborly professional
Driving through Franklin County means navigating everything from smooth highways to unpredictable back roads. For local drivers, having the right protection on these paths is essential. That is...
Winchester Primary Care: Listening first
In a world where medicine often feels like an assembly line, Winchester Primary Care is doing things differently. Led by Dr. James Chiu, this local independent clinic operates on a simple but...
Viva Senior Living: Better together
Viva Senior Living at Franklin Manor is proving that the secret to a happy life doesn’t change as we get older; it’s all about who you spend your time with. By filling the monthly calendar with live...
Family Choice Financial: Local relief
Family Choice Financial is offering local residents a financial cushion against unexpected expenses through its streamlined installment lending services. Operating 27 branch locations across regions...
A+ Title and Escrow: Securing dreams
The process of buying a home represents one of the most significant milestones in a person's life. Navigating the closing process requires diligent oversight to ensure that these substantial,...
Letter From the Editor
THE MORNING air in Tennessee can be thick with damp earth and woodsmoke. It is the sound of a heavy porch swing creaking against a quiet house, and the way the mist clings to the ridges of the Great...
Shiro Burnette Sr.: No mission too difficult
MILITARY SERVICE leaves a lasting mark — one that extends far beyond the years spent in uniform. For Shiro Burnette Sr., who served from 1989 to 1993 during Operation Desert Storm, that mark is...
Denise Marshall: A commitment to those who served
IN COMMUNITIES across the country, the sacrifices of military service members are often acknowledged through ceremonies, memorials, and public expressions of gratitude. While meaningful, these...
Fiesta Grill: Where the skillet steals the show
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Shannon Beebe visited Fiesta Grill. IF YOU could be sitting here right now...
Cary Rowe: Twenty-two years in uniform
CARY ROWE served 22 years on active duty, participating in multiple operations including the Panama conflict, Operation Desert Storm, Desert Recovery, and the Liberation of Kuwait. Rowe’s service...
Jerry Stewart: A journey from the Air Force to ministry
JERRY STEWART enlisted in the United States Air Force, continuing a family legacy of service that spanned multiple generations. His six years in uniform would not only define his early adulthood but...
James Massengill: A life defined by service
JAMES MASSENGILL’S life reflects a steady and consistent commitment to service. Through military duty, law enforcement, and decades of public safety work, his career has been guided by discipline,...
Badges and Bobbers: Fishing for community
THE FIRST Badges and Bobbers event brought together local families, first responders, and community partners for an evening centered on fishing, connection, and building relationships. More than 150...
Royal Furniture: One-stop shopping made simple
Finding the perfect pieces to turn a house into a cozy home can often feel like a chore. Shoppers frequently spend whole weekends driving from store to store, looking for a couch that fits or a bed...
Viva Senior Living: Home-cooked meals with heart
At Viva Senior Living at Franklin Manor, the dining room is the heart of the community. While many senior living centers rely on mass-produced, institutional food, this Winchester community is...
T.C. Simmons Insurance: Protecting local entrepreneurs
Small businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, and T.C. Simmons Insurance plays a crucial role in their success. The agency offers a wide range of commercial insurance products designed to...
Winchester Monument Co.: Helping the community create stunning tributes
Winchester Monument Co. serves Franklin County families navigating the difficult journey of loss. By blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, the local business ensures that...
Kathryn Bruce: 100 years of community at Sewanee Elementary School
SEWANEE ELEMENTARY School is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 100 years of education, community, and shared investment in the lives of local children. For those closest to the school,...
Club 29 Nutrition: Flavor you trust, fun you don’t expect
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Shannon Beebe visited Club 29 Nutrition. THERE ARE some places you go for a...
Michelle Cosby: From adoption to community advocacy
MICHELLE COSBY did not have an extensive plan when considering adoption, but she carried an unshakable calling — one she simply could not ignore. In the summer of 2021, Cosby stepped into her church...
Kim Gulley and Abby Henley: Compassionate care at Viva Senior Living
IN AN environment where compassion is the cornerstone of care, the work being done at Viva Senior Living is shaped not only by professional excellence but by deeply rooted relationships. For Kim...
The 7th Annual May Expo: Where creativity meets community
THE 7TH Annual May Expo was held on May 2 at the Townsend Cultural Center, bringing together local businesses and community members in Winchester for a day focused on small-business engagement....
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