by Becca Roberts | Jun 12, 2025 | Cover
STUDENTS AT East Middle School in Tullahoma grin when they see Pastor Lee Brannon III in the halls. Brannon is East Middle School’s beloved school counselor. He is the pastor of Burning Bush Original Church of God in Belvidere, where he has served for 24 years with...
by Becca Roberts | May 8, 2025 | Cover
WHEN CUSTOMERS bite into one of Malia Young’s thumbprint cookies at M. Sweets bakery, their eyes often widen in recognition as they exclaim that the cookies are “just like the thumbprints I used to get when I was little!” Young smiles and nods, sharing in the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover
KIM FOSTER still smiles when she thinks back to the day she earned that sticker in Ms. Dean’s class. That one small gesture made her feel seen, unique, and capable of achieving anything she set her mind to. As an educator, she passed that same magic to her students....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Cover
LIFE MEANDERS like a backroad, winding through twists, turns, and the occasional hidden treasure. For Janet “Gail” Castle, those winding paths have led her into a life of helping others heal. From leading ministries that enrich lives around the globe to...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 24, 2025 | Cover
During the 1970s, weekends in Franklin County meant gathering with friends at the local Dairy Queen. It was a time when life moved slower, and the small things like milkshakes and fries created memories that would last a lifetime. Life moved at an easy pace, and the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 11, 2025 | Cover
It’s a lively dental office. The soft conversations create a friendly and comfortable environment. Dr. Ethan Tindall, dressed in a crisp white coat, moves swiftly between patient rooms, his demeanor calm and collected. A brief montage of moments captures the...
