by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
CONFETTI, APPLAUSE, and the cheers of hundreds of students were heard when Megan Geer was named principal for Decherd Elementary. The unveiling of her new position took place the morning before the school’s end of the year talent showcase. While Geer did not expect...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
KELLI RILEY is a busy person. Whether it is bringing new industry to Franklin County as the director for the Industrial Development Board, coordinating with the high schools to facilitate a smooth transition for students entering into local industry, or working with...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
FRANKLIN COUNTY High School (FCHS) is sending a group of student athletes off to what they hope will be both a successful collegiate and athletic experience. Eight students of the high school were recently signed to colleges for athletic scholarships that included...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
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 make for heavy hearts and tear-stained eyes in the parking lot. For...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
The sounds of Sondheim, Strauss, Adams, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more could be heard among the trees, wildlife, and Gothic architecture of the University of the South for the 65th Annual Sewanee Summer Music Festival. The festival took place June 19-July 18, at the...
by Wesley Bryant | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
THE CLASSROOM is like railroad tracks. Hard workers spent years, decades—centuries even—laying the groundwork for the trains to run smoothly from coast to coast. They’re strong. And they last for many years to come, as train after train uses the same beams of steel...
