NEARLY 30 years into her career, Wendy Wells continues to approach the classroom with the same purpose that first drew her to education. At the heart of her work is connection, guiding students to...
AS THE 2026 season approaches, Bluegill Grill at Holiday Landing Marina & Resort enters a meaningful new chapter — one that honors a lasting legacy while looking ahead with renewed purpose. For...
FOR SHERRY Sells, a successful school day at North Lake Elementary begins long before the first lesson is taught. It starts with belonging. From the moment students walk through the doors, she...
FOR OVER three decades, Cynthia Young has dedicated her life to education at Cowan Elementary School, a place she describes as her second home. While teaching was not her original career plan,...
FEW EXPERIENCES in life are as formative as a child’s first few years of school. It’s the moment when young learners begin to see themselves not just as children, but as thinkers, explorers, and...
IN CLASSROOMS across Tennessee, Brandi Danley has built a career defined by innovation, difference-making, and an undeniable belief in the potential of her students. More than an educator, she is a...
THE QUESTION that has shaped the Rev. Eric Bronkala’s ministry is quite simple: What responsibility does the church bear toward the community it inhabits? It is a question that emerged not from...
KINDNESS IS a powerful and often overlooked force. When extended with sincerity and consistency, it leaves a lasting impression on those who encounter it. Such kindness is both rare and...
THOSE WHO knew Rivers often describe her as impossible to overlook. Her presence filled a room, not because she demanded attention, but because her joy, confidence, and compassion were instantly...
NEAR THE historic Cumberland Tunnel, Jackson Cemetery has served the Cowan community for over a century. For four generations, the Bohannan and Gass families have maintained this small rural...
FOR OVER two decades, Matt and Ashley Davis have built a life defined by faith and a commitment to their family and community. Their marriage, which began in 2003, has grown alongside their deep...
MICHAEL AND Amber Clark have spent years shaping their family and their ministry alongside the people of Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Their story unfolds not in dramatic revelation,...
“I HAVE GROWN up and lived in the best of times, and I am very thankful that Jesus has given me such a beautiful life.” — Roy Smith Jr. For more than nine decades, Roy “Junior” Smith Jr. has lived...
IN WINCHESTER, the Southern Association for Reading Advancement (SARA) Early Learning Center is addressing one of the most critical — and often overlooked — needs in early childhood education:...
FOR MORE than three decades, Sherry Barstad has dedicated her career to health care, with the last 13 years focused on pediatric primary care. Though her early nursing background was exclusively...
DEVEREAU WILLIAMS, a musician and producer from Winchester, has always regarded music as more than just sound; it is a continuous thread that links family, faith, and purpose. From humble beginnings...
FOR DR. Clive Wasson, the human body has always been a source of wonder. Long before he stepped into an operating room, he was a student of the natural world, captivated by biology, anatomy, and the...
FOR MANY in Tennessee’s recovery community, the name Dylan Griffin has become synonymous with recovery, redemption, and hope. Griffin’s transformation from battling the grip of addiction to emerging...
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Caroline McCullough has dedicated her career to restoring communication and confidence in the lives of others. Through years of service in both educational and medical...
DOWNTOWN WINCHESTER once again transformed into a winter wonderland as the community gathered for this year’s ‘Tis the Season celebration — a full day marked by holiday cheer, family traditions, and...
WHEN WE are young, we often imagine heroes as those who wear capes and leap from one daring feat to another. Childhood stories teach us to expect heroism in the spectacular. Yet, as we grow older,...
EVERY COMMUNITY is strengthened by individuals who serve without seeking recognition, those who act from a place of humility and a sincere desire to do good. Their dedication leaves an enduring...
SGT. ETHAN Hall has built his career on trust earned through consistency and sound judgment. From his beginnings as a 911 dispatcher to his current role within the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office,...
EACH OCTOBER, the city of Winchester hosts Boo Bash, an annual event that brings families together for an evening of Halloween-themed activities. This year’s celebration, held in front of the Red...
GIGI GASKINS never set out to become a hatmaker. The idea came to her in the most unexpected way as she was sitting in a movie theater watching the opening scenes of “Coco Before Chanel.” On the...
FOR 28 years, Samantha Steele has been a central figure in her county’s emergency communications system. As the assistant 911 director, 911 dispatcher, and terminal agency coordinator, she has...
WITH A passion for service and a love for community, the Franklin County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) serves as a meaningful reminder to the enduring power of heritage,...
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