by Haley Potter | Apr 17, 2025 | Stories
WHEN DALE Buford walks into a classroom at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Lebanon, it’s clear that this isn’t just another day at work. For Buford, teaching isn’t simply about sharing technical knowledge — it’s about changing lives, one student...
by Haley Potter | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover
THE BELL rings, and suddenly, the classroom is filled with youthful, excited voices as students shuffle into their desks, backpacks thumping against the floor, and pencil cases opening as the school day is about to begin. Pens and pencils rattle as they roll across...
by Haley Potter | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature
FOR 40 YEARS, Fred Burton has been the steady voice on Lebanon’s airwaves, spinning records and shaping the soundtrack of Saturday nights. But his contributions to the community extend far beyond the radio booth. From military service to public office and business...
by Haley Potter | Feb 26, 2025 | Stories
Sitting side by side on a comfy couch in the cozy living room of their Lebanon home, Mary and Harry Harris were surrounded by a lifetime of memories — old magazine articles, newspaper clippings, awards, and accolades carefully laid out as if to tell the story of their...
by Haley Potter | Jan 29, 2025 | Stories
Imagine this: You wake up feeling a sharp pain in your chest, a gnawing worry growing with every breath. You know something is wrong, but the thought of seeking medical care fills you with dread — not because of fear of the diagnosis, but because you don’t have health...