by Haley Potter | Apr 5, 2024 | Cover
“STEP, STEP, and kick,” Hiroko Holland commands her students, her voice resonating across the studio. “Excellent form, now let’s do it again.” Holland, a former Japanese educator and current martial arts instructor, is not just teaching self-defense; she’s...
by Haley Potter | Feb 17, 2024 | Cover
JAMESON WHARTON, a standout player for the Vanderbilt football team, is making an impact not just on the field but also in the lives of people battling cancer with his annual event, “Football for the Cure.” His philanthropy journey began at the tender age of 9,...
by Haley Potter | Jan 20, 2024 | Stories
IN A setting where rolling hills merge into endless green pastures, a sanctuary for horses emerges. But this haven is more than just a refuge; it is a testament to a lifelong love affair with horses that began in the heart of a young Jamie Clifton. With a dedicated...
by Haley Potter | Jan 20, 2024 | Cover
DILLON CARMICHAEL, a rising country music artist, has embarked on a mission to spread patriotism and honor the American flag. “It just lights a fire in me and makes me want to be a better person,” Carmichael said. Carmichael, known for his powerful country voice and...
by Haley Potter | Dec 23, 2023 | Feature
AMID LIFE’S ordinary routines, a sudden cancer diagnosis can turn everything upside down. For The Bachman family, this reality hit hard when their 9-year-old son, Liam, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. “He turned 9, and...
