Dr. Clive Wasson: A heart for healing
FOR DR. Clive Wasson, the human body has always been a source of wonder. Long before he stepped into an operating room, he was a student of the natural world, captivated by biology, anatomy, and the...
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...
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...
‘Tis the Season: A day of festive joy
DOWNTOWN WINCHESTER once again transformed into a winter wonderland as the community gathered for this year’s ‘Tis the Season celebration — a full day marked by holiday cheer, family traditions, and...
Montana Coffee Company pours back into Tennessee
Montana Coffee Company has a lot more to offer than just a morning caffeine fix; it is now a part of our community and a digital hub for coffee lovers nationwide. Through their online shop, the...
Winchester Monument Company brings memorials with heart to Franklin County
Affordability and quality are central to the mission of Winchester Monument Company. The company believes that every family deserves a meaningful and lasting memorial regardless of budget, and that...
La Finka Mexican Grill: ‘If guac is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Manchester. This month, Shannon Beebe visited La Finka Mexican Grill. LA FINKA Mexican Grill in...
Blain Maxwell: Everyday heroism
WHEN WE are young, we often imagine heroes as those who wear capes and leap from one daring feat to another. Childhood stories teach us to expect heroism in the spectacular. Yet, as we grow older,...
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...
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,...
Boo Bash: Halloween joy meets community spirit
EACH OCTOBER, the city of Winchester hosts Boo Bash, an annual event that brings families together for an evening of Halloween-themed activities. This year’s celebration, held in front of the Red...
Letter From the Editor
THE CALL comes in, and the world doesn’t slow down. The clock feels like it ticks faster, but our heroes stay strong. The firefighter is halfway through dinner. The nurse just pulled into the...
Gigi Gaskins: A hatmaking journey
GIGI GASKINS never set out to become a hatmaker. The idea came to her in the most unexpected way as she was sitting in a movie theater watching the opening scenes of “Coco Before Chanel.” On the...
Samantha Steele: Twenty-eight years on the line as a 911 dispatcher
FOR 28 years, Samantha Steele has been a central figure in her county’s emergency communications system. As the assistant 911 director, 911 dispatcher, and terminal agency coordinator, she has...
Montana Coffee offers the perfect family Christmas gifts
The living room looked like a blizzard of crushed crimson and emerald paper. Six members of the Miller family sat amidst the wreckage of Christmas morning, holding six identical plastic rectangles:...
Letter From the Editor
IN MARCH of last year, my cousin’s work schedule became incompatible with raising his first pet, a brown and white Bernedoodle puppy. I took her in, not knowing just how much she would change, well,...
Isla Medina: Rise and shine
THE SUN sets over Isla Medina’s cattle farm, where she is still outside feeding the cows and finishing up her evening work. She’s been awake since the early morning hours, cleaning stalls, feeding...
Skip & Helga Nielsen: An unexpected journey
Content courtesy of Emily Holland, executive director of Animal Harbor IT WASN’T until later in life that Skip Nielsen and his wife, Helga, felt the rescue bug bite hard. In 2021, they made a simple...
Annual Christmas Candlelight Service: An evening to remember
THE HOLIDAYS are one of the most difficult seasons for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The traditions shared and the memories held dear surrounding Christmastime are a source...
Paleteria y Fruteria Moctezuma: Crispy flautas, cool Mangonadas, and churro splits
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Manchester. This month, Shannon Beebe visited Paleteria y Fruteria. RIGHT IN the middle of downtown...
Emma Smith: Born in the saddle
EMMA SMITH thought it was just another day of horseback riding as her parents drove the familiar roads toward the training barn. They were hauling a trailer and going to visit Dropback, the horse...
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,...
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...
Fall Heritage Festival: Celebrating Appalachian traditions
THE ANNUAL Fall Heritage Festival brings together communities from across the region for a weekend celebration in downtown Cowan. Held on Tennessee Avenue and Front Street on either side of the...
Montana Coffee Company to give away a riverfront cabin retreat
The scent of pine and river mist was the first thing they noticed. The old log cabin, tucked beside a rushing river, felt like a secret their little clan had finally discovered. For two days, their...
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