AUTUMN BRINGS a bounty of delicious foods to enjoy as the weather cools down. From sweet to savory, there are plenty of flavors to savor during the fall season. Nothing quite beats a warm apple...
Refreshing Lemonade Stand Serves Double Purpose for Foster Care Fundraising Visitors and staff at Franklin County Courthouse enjoyed a refreshing lemonade stand that served a dual purpose: to raise...
PICTURE YOURSELF in a football uniform. Picture yourself standing in the middle of a high school football field in Tennessee on a Friday afternoon in the fall. There is noise coming from everywhere....
WHEN THE summer weather rolls into Franklin County, it brings with it the annual High on the Hog festival. This year was the 36th year that our Kiwanis Club hosted this celebration to raise money...
MANY YOUNG people in Franklin County have dreams and aspirations of earning a spot on a high school athletic team and developing into a collegiate-level competitor. Dana Jackson is one of those...
"BE THE person you’d want to see if you were looking through someone else’s eyes,” said Kelly Master, the local entrepreneurial inspiration who owns Hair Candy and Simply Be Youtiful. Hair Candy is...
DOTSON’S PRODUCE and Greenhouse has been a part of this community for a long time. So long, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when it put down roots in Franklin County. “A few years ago, the paper did a...
EVERYONE IN Franklin County loves our area for different reasons. Some people love the opportunities to get involved with their neighbors, some enjoy the beautiful places that bring us outdoors, and...
IF YOU are involved in the Franklin County Soccer Association, you have to know Casey Jackson — after all, he has been refereeing in the league since he was 12. As president of the board of...
HAVE YOU ever found an activity or sport that just fits? Do you feel like you are just where you are meant to be when doing that thing? Do you feel electrified and excited by the thought of it? Kent...
Artisan Depot becomes pollinator garden MAYOR MARK Ledbetter announced that the Artisan Depot Gallery’s pollinator garden, featuring Karen Ingle’s mural, is now a certified Monarch Way Station....
IT’S THAT time of year again when friends gather, jerseys are donned, and anticipation fills the air. Whether you’re an avid sports fan or simply enjoy the camaraderie, there’s one thing that can...
SINCE 1989, the Reed family has influenced Franklin County youth through their involvement in coaching sports. That was the year Charles “Tiki” Reed Sr. began coaching pee-wee football. At that...
WHEN BRENT and Lisa Poole set out to find a place to call “home,” they knew they wanted a place where they could share in the community’s journey. Brent, originally from the vibrant state of...
THE SOUND of music fills the air as the audience closes their eyes and lifts their hands, lost in the moment. Christian music concerts offer an unparalleled experience that touches the soul and...
DR. CARY Holman, director of Franklin County Schools, embodies excellence from his visionary outlook to his relentless pursuit of education and deep love for his community. Born and raised in...
THE FRANKLIN County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for this year’s annual junior leadership program. The adult program is in its 26th year, and the youth program is in its 21st year. The program...
KALEOB ASHLEY learned about the power of faith and perseverance at an early age. The 23-year-old Airbnb owner, coach, real estate investor, minister, and Huntland alum earned his undergraduate...
WHAT BEGAN as a small gathering of people, at the request of director of schools Amie Lonas, in late 2016, soon expanded to a large group of business people, professionals, and community leaders to...
IF YOU ask Norman Eicher what makes his family-owned company different, he’ll tell you it’s simple: Mountain View is driven by its people and values. According to their shared purpose statement, the...
GOD GAVE him the gift of music. Zachary Brooks spent his high school years performing music he created, using live instruments like the piano, drums, and sounds that captivated his audience. ...
THOMPSON APPALACHIAN Hardwoods began in 1993 with “a vision and a prayer” that would stretch beyond three decades. The reputable family business began with Nordeck Thompson’s decision to branch out...
ART INVITES us into a space of creativity, purpose, self-expression, and fulfillment. Step into a world of originality, wonder, and diversity at the Franklin County Arts Guild’s exhibition space,...
YOU AND your family decide to get out and enjoy an excellent summer weekend camping, boating, and fishing at Winchester Parks and Recreation. Upon entering the building, the skilled aquatics...
AN ARTIST with a smooth, soulful sound and angelic voice, Ashley Brooks is a singer, songwriter, and musician originally from Winchester who loves performing various genres of music. She uses her...
THE DESIRE to connect with nature remains strong amidst a world dominated by technology. Visitors flock to Tims Ford State Park in search of a unique outdoor experience full of rich history and...
SUMMER IS a season of warmth, joy, and fun. It is a time when people get together to enjoy the outdoors, dance to great music, and make unforgettable memories. Summer music festivals are a perfect...
IT IS that time of the year again when the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of community members prepare for another Poker Run event on Tims Ford Lake, scheduled for June 10....
IT IS the best of times; it is (sometimes) the worst of times. I have three children, ages 16, 12, and 5. It’s not lost on me how fast they grow. Now, with a child who is nearing 18, it really does...
FINDING SOMETHING the whole family can do during the summer can be challenging. The beach is too crowded, and the amusement parks are too far away. And both can be astronomically expensive. You are...
STAR OLYMPIAN Usain Bolt is known as the fastest man in the world, and his reputation was cemented when he won the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London...
YOU CAN find pop-up consignment sales everywhere, but sales that double as community builders are hard to come by. Gina Moore’s 29th annual spring/summer pop-up shop was held March 4-11 at Monterey...
PRESIDENT OF the Railroad Museum and Cowan Commercial Club Jarod Pearson is a seventh-generation resident of Franklin County and a member of the Cowan Community. He joined the Railroad Museum and...
JIM AND Andrea McEwan, the proud new owners of High Score Arcade, moved to Winchester with their family just three years ago. And in that time, they've made quite a name for themselves in the local...
IN RECENT years, there has been a significant increase in the number of women entrepreneurs. According to a report by American Express, the number of women-owned businesses in the United States...
LYNCH-RIGSBY REALTY & Auction is not just any ordinary real estate company. It’s a team of seasoned experts who strive to make their clients’ real estate journey successful from beginning to...
Farmers markets are a place where community, food, and culture unite. They offer a unique experience that transports you from the hustle and bustle of daily life to a place where time moves slower,...
WINCHESTER AUTHOR Brigid Murphy Stewart and her friend and illustrator from Monteagle, Cheryl Lankhaar, have written and illustrated the children’s book “The Monteagle Assembly, Kinsley’s Story.”...
IT HAS been said that being a baker takes a great deal of creativity, patience, and an outstanding work ethic. Skilled bakers put their heart and soul into every creation, crafting unique dishes...
DOUG AND Amy Garrett’s love for each other has spanned 27 years as of this past February, but the one thing that unites them more than anything else is their daughter, Bethany. After losing her to...
HUNTLAND HIGH School’s head football coach, Kermit Reed, has demonstrated a remarkable ability to create togetherness for the Huntland Hornets through longevity, improving, and rebuilding Huntland’s...
IN THE story “The Star Thrower” by Loren Eiseley, a man approaches a boy throwing starfish back into the ocean. The boy is in a hurry but is taking care of putting them back into the ocean. The man...
HUNTLAND HIGH School teacher Kimberly Collins has always been interested in science. Her husband, Rob, owned a computer store, so technology and science have been a huge part of the Collins family’s...
LIFE SKILLS teacher Barbara King Ladd with Campora Family Resource Center is an educator whose passion for young lives has led her to accomplish amazing things. Ladd has been working in her...
KIDS ARE barreling through the door after school, complaining that they are starving! It’s the age-old gripe of children, no matter how old. We all know that kiddos often get hungry between meals....
DAN WILLIAMS found a photo of an unknown soldier while walking past Glenn Grant’s picture frame shop in Winchester. Grant was retiring at the time, and Williams stepped inside to congratulate him on...
EVERY STUDENT deserves a healthy learning environment with a teacher who goes above and beyond to ensure their most pivotal school years are as enriching, memorable, and productive as...
IF YOU ask a parent how important their child’s academic, physical, mental, and emotional development is, they would probably reply, “extremely important.” You would then direct them to a program...
LOCALS HAVE been calling Kayla Doney a “mover and a shaker” because of her many note-worthy accomplishments as the chamber of commerce executive director. With roots that run deep in both Cowan and...
AT ONLY 20 years old, Mackenzie Caldwell has made Winchester history as the first full-time female firefighter at the Winchester Fire Department. While she’s incredibly humble about the...
THE SCHOOL motto, “Do your best,” not only echoes throughout the festive halls and colorfully decorated classrooms of Clark Memorial in Winchester, but it’s also demonstrated by one of their newest...
AS A highly dedicated wife, mother, and beloved co-worker, Katie Sherman is a woman who deserves to be recognized. When Sherman began working for one of the country’s top 25 pork producers, Tosh...
FRANKLIN COUNTY has changed over the years, but the mission of its garden club hasn’t changed a bit. Established in 1929 by Elizabeth Drake of EB Drake Nursery, the club passionately beautifies the...
OPEN HEART surgery spared his life, but the sporadic coughing that followed left him with excruciating pain radiating across his chest. Desperate to provide relief, his nurse grabbed a heart-shaped...
“AS YOU grow older, you will discover you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others,” activist, actress, and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn once said. That...
JUST OVER 100 years ago, women finally received what other Americans, but not all, already had — the right to vote. Now, we have the opportunity to lift up and celebrate the groundbreaking women...
TINA STEVENS has loved the library for as long as she can remember, and it all started with her mother. “My mother showed us how important reading and the library were,” she said. “She was...
ROSES ARE red, violets are blue, treat your loved one to a treat that is made by you! Whether you’re celebrating the beginnings of a new relationship, or spending the day with your longtime...
IT’S ONE of the most identifiable signs of Americana. A five-pointed red star with a green “T” drawn in the middle of it, along with the word “Texaco” written across it. In 1903, a 19-year-old...
AFTER YEARS of partnership and friendships, Moore-Cortner Funeral Home and Watson- North Funeral Home are joining together to serve the Winchester community and provide the best grieving and healing...
OUR COMMUNITY has a rich history. Businesses, people, and locations have created the foundation of who we are today. Each decade is a building block to our identity, creating a beautiful masterpiece...
YOUTH AMBASSADOR for the Franklin County Prevention Coalition Jadon Vanzant earned bragging rights this summer. Vanzant, a grad student at Middle Tennessee State University, working toward a degree...
SEWING, CRAFTING, learning to play a musical instrument, voice lessons, art, painting… whatever your passion — you can find it at Let’s Make a Note Music, Art, and Enrichment Center in Winchester....
IN AUGUST OF 2020, when local elections were in full swing, a local business owner called Franklin County Mayor David Alexander to see if he could set up a food truck in the parking lot while people...
JEFF EBNER was riding his motorcycle on a hot Florida day when he stopped at a stoplight and noticed his shoe was stuck to the road. “I checked my shoe thinking I had stepped on a piece of chewing...
CORTNEY WOOD, co-owner of C&J Dogs & More, is a naturally shy person. But when she’s in her food truck, she’s in her happy place. "When I’m in my little second home here, I’m comfortable and...
AS A toddler, 7-year-old Hope Smith babbled like others her age, then, on the autism spectrum disorder, and became non-verbal. When Hope and her adopted sister Allie, who has cerebral palsy, began...
WHEN THE SMELL of warm caramel coffee lingers in the air of your vehicle on the way to work, you don’t have to think about watching your back. While not every driver on the road is aware of their...
THE SUN shines bright, encouraging all that it touches to get moving and start the day. It’s a nice morning, for the middle of August. The cooler air is a reminder that summer is on its way out, and...
THE ELECTRIFYING atmosphere under Friday night lights is majorly fueled by loyal fans scattered across stadium seats. Young children with painted faces, parents with cushioned seats, and...
THE WORDS “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can...
NOW, MORE than ever, students have endless opportunities to dream, have new experiences, change their minds, and yet still achieve all they have set in their hearts. These opportunities and...
MARTHA CAROL Luttrell, more commonly referred to as MC Luttrell, has played a foundational role in organizing a community outreach event in Franklin County over the last several years. Her tireless...
“FREEDOM” enters the chatroom, and immediately it’s all, barbecued meat and who’s got the biggest bang of a firework show. While Independence Day is our nation’s designated time to pause and...
WE WELCOME a summer celebration more than ever, and Independence Day is the perfect time to gather for food, fun, fireworks, and flag-waving. There’s an event near you, so there’s no excuse for...
HMMM AAAHH. It smells like the weekend. Those grilled pineapple burgers will be lip-smacking, mouthwatering, and juicy down to the last bite. However, what lies on the grill is much more than your...
WHEN I was a young buck, I decided if there was a rule, I was going to break it. There have been many distinct times in my life when I have felt suffocated by others’ control, expectations, or...
It’s hard to want to eat a large meal after a long day working or playing out in the blistering heat. You know you need something substantial to sustain you, yet you’re so worn out. Those hearty...
HAVE YOU ever given something away and later felt regret settle in? Last summer, I was push-mowing our grass. I thoroughly enjoy breaking a sweat and getting a little exercise while doing yard work....
Right in our own backyard, we have access to one of the most di- verse ecosystems in the world. Henry Horton State Park (HHSP) neighbors the peaceful Duck River and is waiting to be explored. The...
CAN YOU imagine showing up to what is now the Winchester public square only to find rolling hills, trees, and ferocious wild animals? You would have likely walked for months or rode horseback if you...
AN OLDER gentleman living across the street shows himself peculiar in this world, addicted to speed and noise. Our world rushes and zips by, yet he stands unmoved and never in a hurry. The way he...
WHAT ARE the marks of a fun and vibrant community? It’s both the community’s willingness and ability to gather together to celebrate just about anything and everything. You shouldn’t wait for a...
MANCHESTER IS full of wonderful businesses and wonderful opportunities. One such opportunity available for the community is the Manchester Arts Center, supported and run by the Manchester Municipal...
HAVE YOU ever experienced the kindness of a stranger at just the right time? Barely hanging on, something as simple as a genuine compliment could send tears streaming down your face in an instance....
LONG BEFORE the sun rises over the horizon, Mama is up putting dishes in the oven and ironing everyone’s Sunday best. Then, it’s a hurried push out the door and into the car. Pulling into the church...
WITH A head filled with internet technology and a heart filled with compassion, Kathy Pack is plugged into helping wherever she is. At the Franklin County Library, Pack manages a wealth of...
WITH ONE eye on her toddler and the other on the images before her – images of 9/11’s horrific planes crashing, burning buildings, and first responders – Emily Ezell knew she was no longer just...
FEW PATHS to positive personal growth are more noble than resolving to help others through increased acts of generosity and kindness. According to Psychology Today, doing good for others—no matter...
SQUARING UP for a jump shot, a basketball player takes an elbow to the face. His opponent does everything in his power to challenge his offense, even by utilizing excessive force. This is gritty...
WHAT STARTED out as a Mother’s Day Out (MDO) program for children ages 2 and 3, in 2007, has steadily grown into a trusted and dependable school for children of all ages. After the first two years...
WEBSTER MAY define selflessness as having no concern for self, but givers in our community give the world and our lives deeper meaning. They take to heart the well-being and care of others and place...
A YOUTH CAMP trip changed everything for Kelly May. In 2010 he and his wife, Jessica, took a group of kids from Journey Church to camp in Alabama. Seeing the kids fired up for Jesus, the Mays asked...
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