by Kali Bradford | Oct 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
EACH MONDAY, Heather Jolley gets her two children ready for school and drops them off. She makes sure to tell them she loves them and how proud she is of each of them. A kiss for her husband, David, a quick run-through of the schedule for the next three days for...
by Guest Writer | Oct 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
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 fall is preparing itself for its arrival in the next few months....
by Tina Neeley | Oct 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
WHEN TRAGEDY and hardship strike, we want to help. We demonstrate our love and care in various ways, but feeding those hit hard meets a basic need and fuels them to manage their situations. Few things say “I care” louder than comfort food. Our heroes, the first...
by Kali Bradford | Sep 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
SUMMERTIME IS the perfect time for many things. Barbecuing, swimming, fireworks, ice cream, just to name a few. It’s also the perfect time for outdoor music. Grabbing a couple of chairs or a blanket and heading out to listen to music is a seasonal must. There is...
by Kali Bradford | Sep 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
THE CITY of Winchester recently welcomed Liz Ausdenmoore as the executive director for the Winchester Downtown Program (WDTP). Ausdenmoore is no stranger to Winchester, having been a frequent visitor to the area for the past decade, visiting family. She and her...
by Kali Bradford | Sep 1, 2022 | Franklin County, Stories
BIG CHANGES are coming to the city of Decherd. The city was among 10 communities recently chosen to participate in the Tennessee Downtowns program. Other communities chosen included Alexandria, Copperhill, Cumberland Gap, Loretto, Newbern, Oneida, Rossville, Tellico...
