Dylan Griffin: Proof of redemption

Dylan Griffin: Proof of redemption

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 as a source of strength for others trapped in the same struggle...
Caroline McCullough: A voice for healing

Caroline McCullough: A voice for healing

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 settings, she has helped countless patients navigate recovery with...
Steve Macon: Fifty years of faithful service

Steve Macon: Fifty years of faithful service

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 mark, shaping the character and unity of the towns they call home. For...
Ethan Hall: Serving with integrity

Ethan Hall: Serving with integrity

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, his path reflects discipline, purpose, and a clear commitment to those...
Peaches the dog: Positive lab results

Peaches the dog: Positive lab results

THE WAITING room at Winchester Primary Care is packed with patients preparing for a visit with Dr. Kou-Wei Chiu. Patients fidget in their chairs as the nurses call them back as quickly as they can, but impatience melts away completely as Peaches, the clinic’s 98-pound...
Samantha Szelich: A diamond in the R.U.F.F.

Samantha Szelich: A diamond in the R.U.F.F.

THE EARLY morning hours engulf Estill Springs in a dark silence, but at Lakeside Veterinary Clinic, Samantha Szelich is awake and focused, preparing for a 2 a.m. transport. Forty rescued dogs, alert and fidgeting, are loaded onto a truck where volunteers will drive...