by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
LIKE MANY young adults leaving the nest, Lupita Pell left South Mexico with a vision and aspirations. With her mother, two sisters, and nieces and nephews still in her hometown of Oahaca, she knew more than anything that she wanted to carry on her mother’s cooking...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 15, 2023 | Feature
IN THE historic and charming town of Monteagle stands an old quaint stucco building that had been a witness to many generations. This building, built in 1939 by Raymond and Hazel Sanders, was initially called “Sanders Grocery.” It was more than just a...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
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 establish an educational foundation that would support the Franklin...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
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 Franklin County, he was raised entirely within the county’s school system....
by Guest Writer | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
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 on his own, fortifying the foundation laid by his father’s sawmill in...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 10, 2023 | Feature
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. Inspired by greats like Michael Jackson, Fred Hammond, and the Christian...
