Trinity Episcopal Church: Collaborative community care
LAURA LOWNDES, director of Trinity Episcopal Church’s food pantry, did not expect Franklin County to be her forever home when she moved to Winchester in 1960. Still, after 65 years, she’s done it...
Kiwanis Club: Lending a local hand
FRANKLIN COUNTY'S chapter of the Kiwanis Club, an international organization rooted in community service, was established in 1999 when a couple relocated here for work. The husband, according to...
Hensley’s Sports Loft: Wings, music, and a whole lot of hometown spirit
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 Hensley’s Sports Loft. SATURDAY NIGHTS are made for...
Eric Bronkala: Faith beyond church walls
THE QUESTION that has shaped the Rev. Eric Bronkala’s ministry is quite simple: What responsibility does the church bear toward the community it inhabits? It is a question that emerged not from...
MaryClaire Sims: Where childlike faith meets faithful service
KINDNESS IS a powerful and often overlooked force. When extended with sincerity and consistency, it leaves a lasting impression on those who encounter it. Such kindness is both rare and...
Avery Kelleher: We Live For Riv
THOSE WHO knew Rivers often describe her as impossible to overlook. Her presence filled a room, not because she demanded attention, but because her joy, confidence, and compassion were instantly...
Good Shepherd Mardi Gras Fundraiser: Let the good times roll!
PURPLE, GREEN, and gold beads cascade over tables and hang from lights. Masquerade masks shimmer with sequins and feathers. A wrought-iron streetlight decoration declares that guests are at the...
Winchester Monument Company: Experts in cemetery regulations
Navigating cemetery rules and regulations can be an overwhelming task for grieving families, but Winchester Monument Company serves as an expert guide through the red tape. Based in Winchester,...
Italia’s Orange Blossom Pizzeria: A slice of New York in Winchester
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 Italia’s Orange Blossom Pizzeria. ITALIA’S ORANGE...
Tom and Mandy Mooney: Keeping a family legacy alive
NEAR THE historic Cumberland Tunnel, Jackson Cemetery has served the Cowan community for over a century. For four generations, the Bohannan and Gass families have maintained this small rural...
Matt and Ashley Davis: A community-focused life
FOR OVER two decades, Matt and Ashley Davis have built a life defined by faith and a commitment to their family and community. Their marriage, which began in 2003, has grown alongside their deep...
Michael and Amber Clark: A ministry forged by grace
MICHAEL AND Amber Clark have spent years shaping their family and their ministry alongside the people of Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Their story unfolds not in dramatic revelation,...
James Cantrell: A new tradition lights up Tims Ford State Park
ON TWO crisp December nights, headlights glowed softer, and the air smelled faintly of pine as something new twinkled to life at Tims Ford State Park. Where summer campers usually gather beneath the...
Letter From the Editor
LOVE IS one of those things we recognize instantly, even when we struggle to explain it. We feel it before we understand it. We see it in the quiet moments that never make headlines, and in our...
Roy “Junior” Smith Jr.: A pillar of faith and family
“I HAVE GROWN up and lived in the best of times, and I am very thankful that Jesus has given me such a beautiful life.” — Roy Smith Jr. For more than nine decades, Roy “Junior” Smith Jr. has lived...
Hannah Davis: Building literacy from the beginning
IN WINCHESTER, the Southern Association for Reading Advancement (SARA) Early Learning Center is addressing one of the most critical — and often overlooked — needs in early childhood education:...
Thomas Simmons: Serving neighbors first
For over a century, T.C. Simmons Insurance has served the Winchester community. Founded on integrity and personalized service, this independent agency has protected the families and businesses of...
Winchester Monument Company: Personalizing the past
Winchester Monument Company has served the Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama communities for decades, providing a vital service built on compassion and craftsmanship. As a locally owned and...
Montana Coffee Company: Small town, wide reach
In the heart of Middle Tennessee, Montana Coffee Company is proving that world-class coffee doesn't require a big-city ZIP code. Founded on the values of friendship and local grit, this specialty...
Letter From the Editor
A WAITING ROOM chair creaks as someone shifts their weight. A cup of water sweats onto the lobby’s tile floor. Somewhere down the hall, a name is called. Life pauses in places like this. It always...
Sherry Barstad: Advancing pediatric excellence
FOR MORE than three decades, Sherry Barstad has dedicated her career to health care, with the last 13 years focused on pediatric primary care. Though her early nursing background was exclusively...
Devereau Williams: From Winchester to world stages
DEVEREAU WILLIAMS, a musician and producer from Winchester, has always regarded music as more than just sound; it is a continuous thread that links family, faith, and purpose. From humble beginnings...
The Donut Shoppe: A sweet Sunday morning tradition
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 The Donut Shoppe. THERE’S SOMETHING special about a...
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...
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...
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