Danley Heating & Air Conditioning: Three generations keeping local homes comfortable
When hot summers or icy winters hit Middle Tennessee, keeping a home comfortable is a top priority for families in Winchester. For more than 50 years, local residents have turned to one familiar...
Family Choice Financial: Bringing a personal touch to lending
In today’s fast-paced world, applying for a personal loan often feels cold and automated. Many financial institutions rely on analytical data that treats hard-working individuals like simple numbers...
A+ Title and Escrow: Honest settlement services delivered
Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but sitting down at the closing table can often bring unexpected stress. Hidden fees, confusing paperwork, and sudden costs can quickly...
Viva Senior Living: Support for families
Viva Senior Living at Franklin Manor is redefining the standards of memory care with a specialized approach that prioritizes dignity and individualized support. The community focuses on providing a...
Winchester Primary Care: A fresh approach to care
Local healthcare options continue to expand, with Winchester Primary Care offering advanced aesthetic and wellness services designed to help residents look and feel their best. Led by Dr. James...
Shelter Insurance®: Protecting your loved ones at every stage
Life insurance may not be top of mind until a major life change happens, like getting married, buying a home, or starting a family, but it’s worth considering sooner. Some people may think they do...
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home: Keeping loved ones in safe hands
Losing a family member is one of the most painful moments anyone will ever experience. During such tender times, knowing that a loved one is handled with gentleness and dignity brings lasting peace...
Winchester Monument Company: Giving every story a lasting home
In the last generation, cremation has quickly become one of the most popular choices for families across Tennessee. It offers flexibility, simplicity, and affordability during a difficult time....
Letter From the Editor
You can hear it before you see it — the rhythmic, muffled “one-and two-and” of a marching band practicing in the early heat, the squeak of sneakers on a freshly waxed court, and the focused...
Doris Colvin-North: Comforting the community
Some businesses measure success by what they sell. Others measure it by the people they serve. The Petal Patch has always put people first. Every arrangement is an opportunity to comfort someone in...
Gage Clark-Martin: I can do it
Some people measure life by the obstacles they face. Gage Clark-Martin measures it by the opportunities ahead. Born with cerebral palsy, cortical vision impairment that left him legally blind,...
Jackson Lynch: Making his mark in real estate
Following in the footsteps of two successful generations could feel intimidating. For Jackson Lynch, it simply felt like home. After graduating from high school, he earned his real estate license....
Leah Harrell: Banking on a legacy
Some career paths are carefully planned. Others have a way of coming full circle. For Leah Harrell, banking was always familiar. She grew up watching Citizens Community Bank become part of Franklin...
Derek Worley: Following his father’s example
Franklin County Lumber has been a trusted part of the community for decades. Today, Derek Worley is helping carry that work forward, serving alongside his father as they prepare the business for the...
Hall Furniture: Serving local families for generations
In a world where online shopping and automated customer service have become the norm, one local business continues to prove that nothing beats old-fashioned, face-to-face kindness. For over 70...
Royal Furniture: Transforming local homes with flexible credit
Turning a house into a warm and welcoming home is a dream shared by every family. Yet, setting up a living space with quality furniture often comes with a heavy price tag. High store prices, strict...
Shelter Insurance®: Auto Insurance Guidance for Decherd Drivers
Driving throughout Franklin County means navigating everything from daily commutes to weekend road trips. For Decherd drivers, Shelter Insurance® agent Carrie Thomason helps customers understand...
T.C. Simmons Insurance Agency: Safeguarding what Franklin County builds
Life is full of major transitions, from purchasing a first home and starting a family to launching a small business or preparing for retirement. Navigating these milestones requires financial...
Letter From the Editor
The morning's dew clings to the laces of cleats as the sun begins to peek over the bleachers. You can smell it: the earthy mix of freshly cut turf and the faint, metallic scent of the stadium lights...
Victoria Nelson: Real Beauty, Real You
At Franklin County High School, Victoria Nelson balances a schedule filled with academics, athletics, service work, and preparation for one of the biggest opportunities of her young life. A...
Rachael Mullin: Shaping Franklin County volleyball’s future
At Franklin County High School (FCHS), Rachael Mullin is building a volleyball program centered on discipline, teamwork, and growth. As both a coach and educator, she brings energy, encouragement,...
Lupita’s Tacos: Tacos worth talking about
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Shannon Beebe visited Lupita’s Tacos. You know I can't resist tacos, so I...
Na’Kayjah Holman: Leaving her mark
Na’Kayjah Holman has spent much of her life competing, growing, and working toward goals she once imagined from the sidelines. Whether on the basketball court or in track and field, the Franklin...
Weber Bradford: One kick at a time
For Weber Bradford, football started with a simple question from his dad during seventh grade: “Do you think you could kick a football?” At the time, Bradford had already spent years playing soccer,...
Bryant Mooney: More than the highlights
At Huntland High School, Bryant Mooney is already making a name for himself as one of the area’s most promising young athletes. As he enters his junior season, Mooney has already rushed for more...
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