From Humble Beginnings to a Roaring Success

From Humble Beginnings to a Roaring Success

DOWNTOWN LEBANON is a vibrant place full of food, entertainment, and various locally-owned shops. Among those on the public square is Poppie’s Boutique, which recently celebrated 10 years of serving the Lebanon community. From a weekend job under a pop-up tent to a...
The Sherry’s Run Event Benefits Sherry’s Hope

The Sherry’s Run Event Benefits Sherry’s Hope

The Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk event is one of the largest community events in Lebanon, TN! The 5K run/walk is a fundraiser that benefits Sherry’s Hope, a local nonprofit. Sherry’s Hope assists families who live in Wilson County (TN) and surrounding communities and are...
Sherry Whitaker: Running Toward Hope

Sherry Whitaker: Running Toward Hope

In September of 2004, many in the Lebanon community gathered together for an event called Sherry’s Run 5K to honor the life of Sherry Whitaker — a 44-year-old wife and mother who passed away from colon cancer. Sherry’s friends and family were so moved by the life she...
Jody Aulds: ‘Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained’

Jody Aulds: ‘Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained’

THE FAMILY is one of the most important foundations of any community, especially when it comes to caring for the next generation. Not every child begins life with a family, but many people in Lebanon are working hard to ensure that those children find one. One example...
Unexpected Delight

Unexpected Delight

LET ME start by saying that I’m not a fan of bar food, so I wouldn’t choose a sports bar for lunch. However, I recently met a business associate for lunch at Coach’s Eastgate Grille off Highway 109 in Lebanon and was in for a treat. Instead of the typical bar food, it...
Letter From the Editor: The colors between the oceans

Letter From the Editor: The colors between the oceans

IF YOU took a snapshot of any moment in our country’s history, there is a hurt we were trying to heal. The same is true today. It’s our independence that lets us correct our wrongs, to heal, and to build our country up for a more perfect union. We can all be made by...