by Haley Potter | Nov 8, 2024 | Feature, Lebanon
WALKING ALONG West Main Street in Lebanon, where the sound of paws pattering on sidewalks is as common as the hum of passing cars, Dr. Matthew “Matte” Haley’s veterinary practice stands as a welcome place for animals of all kinds. From scruffy dogs to exotic reptiles,...
by Kali Bradford | Oct 19, 2024 | Feature, Lebanon
YOU’LL SEE him roaming the halls during class time. You can find him in the cafeteria at lunch, sitting with a group of students, getting the news of the day. He lends a hand whenever an instructor or faculty member needs one. He is also often one of the first on...
by Gabriel Huff | Oct 19, 2024 | Feature, Lebanon
JOE’S (REAL name withheld for privacy) brain did not work. The man was unconscious. He had been that way for a while now in the trauma unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after suffering a serious injury, but this made no difference to Jan Parker. She read...
by Haley Potter | Sep 21, 2024 | Feature, Lebanon
STEPPING INTO a Cracker Barrel kitchen feels like walking into the heart of a Southern home. The air is warm and fragrant, filled with the rich aroma of biscuits baking in the oven and the savory scent of country ham sizzling on the grill. Cast iron skillets clatter...
by Sara Hook | Sep 21, 2024 | Feature, Lebanon
SIZZLING STEW, sweet cobblers, and crumbling cornbread are all staple dishes for the Wilson County Cast Iron Community, and their commitment to teaching and serving means that anyone in Lebanon and Wilson County can experience the wonders of cast iron cooking. Cast...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 16, 2024 | Feature, Lebanon
THE FIRST Special Olympics took place in Chicago’s Soldier Field in July 1968 and hosted 1,000 athletes from across the U.S. and Canada. In its second year, the event grew internationally and welcomed France into the fun. By the fourth year, 10 additional countries...
