Kid Zone: Fun that beats the forecast
When the skies open up over Wilson County, most parents know the feeling. Plans get canceled, kids get restless, and the energy meant for the playground starts bouncing off the living room walls. At...
Steve Mull Plumbing: Protecting local homes around the clock
Home emergencies don’t follow a neat schedule, and they always seem to happen at the worst possible moment. A sudden burst pipe in the middle of the night or a broken water heater on a cold winter...
Steve Mull Plumbing: Building local trust through honest service
In the residential service industry, trust is the most valuable currency. For Steve Mull Plumbing, a family-owned and operated company serving Lebanon and the surrounding area, that trust is built...
Health Markets: Guiding families through health insurance choices
Life changes fast. Whether stepping away from a long-time job or entering retirement, major career transitions often leave people facing a confusing challenge: finding the right health insurance....
Kid Zone: Nurturing the next generation
Kid Zone is redefining early childhood education through a specialized curriculum based on exploration and active discovery. By prioritizing a hands-on approach to learning, the center nurtures the...
Letter From the Editor
You can hear it before you see it — the rhythmic, muffled “one-and two-and” of a marching band practicing in the early heat, the squeak of sneakers on a freshly waxed court, and the focused...
Courtney Wheeler: Preparing tomorrow’s leaders close to home
Every Fall, thousands of students step onto Cumberland University’s campus carrying far more than just backpacks and class schedules. They arrive with dreams still forming, questions about the...
Clint and Melissa Perry: A place to breathe
Some places ask you to slow down before you even realize you’ve been rushing. The gravel crunches beneath your tires, flowers sway in the Tennessee breeze, bees drift from bloom to bloom, and an old...
The Mac Shack and Dirty Dough: Big flavors, shared bites
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Lebanon. This month, Krys Midgett visited The Mac Shack and Dirty Dough. Welcome to the newest episode...
Zoe Scheiderich: Embracing God’s unexpected plans
When Zoe Scheiderich crowned the new Miss Tennessee last weekend, the moment marked the end of a year that changed her life. It also gave her a chance to finally catch her breath. “It took me about...
Brandon Dragan: Standing beside the overlooked
If Brandon Dragan's career path has taught him anything, it’s that life doesn’t always reveal your calling on the first try. “My journey was long,” he said. Today, Dragan is a criminal...
Jared Benoit: Refining real estate with compassion
When Jared Benoit tells people he grew up in upstate New York, they often picture skyscrapers, crowded sidewalks, and the constant pace of New York City. Benoit just laughs. “When I think of New...
Sports World: Where Lebanon athletes gear up
For more than three decades, a small shop on the corner has done something giant retail chains cannot match: it has stayed true to its hometown roots. Since opening its doors in 1990, Sports World...
Bee Well Urgent Care: Putting quality healthcare first
Finding quality healthcare shouldn't feel like a full-time job. Whether you are dealing with a sudden morning fever or looking to make a lasting lifestyle change, life moves fast, and your medical...
Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home: Over 100 years of community trust
Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home has stood as a steady presence in the community since 1920. For more than a century, they have served area families during some of life’s most difficult and uncertain...
Letter From the Editor
The morning's dew clings to the laces of cleats as the sun begins to peek over the bleachers. You can smell it: the earthy mix of freshly cut turf and the faint, metallic scent of the stadium lights...
Stacey Woodson: Sharing kindness through faith
"God is so funny,” Stacey Woodson said with a laugh while explaining how a sudden change in weather during a family vacation unexpectedly opened the door for this interview. Moments like that, he...
Tuckers Crossroads Community Club: A field built by the community
For more than 50 years, the ballfields at Tuckers Crossroads have been more than a place to play softball. They have served as a gathering place, a community hub, and a tradition passed from one...
Mangos Mexican Restaurant: Serving up a fiesta of flavor
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Lebanon. This month, Krys Midgett visited Mangos Mexican Restaurant. Some menus make it nearly...
Jim McDowell: Building leaders through basketball
When Jim McDowell says he is committed to his team, it is not a throwaway line. When he talks about the young men who make up the Lebanon High School basketball program and his own family, the same...
Nolan and Brody McCue: A family bond built through baseball
Nolan McCue has an easygoing, properly Southern way about him. He can narrate his life and legacy with a humble ease, so much so that it comes as a surprise to learn he was once a Chicago native —...
Tony Williams: A life of discipline
Fifty years after Tony Williams walked into a karate class at age 5, he is not only teaching punches and kicks to students at Lebanon Dojo, but also helping them build confidence, discipline, and...
Lifetime Hearing Clinic: Win prizes and toast to 25 years
For a quarter of a century, Lifetime Hearing Clinic has helped Middle Tennessee residents stay connected to the sounds of their lives. Now, the local clinic is ready to celebrate that milestone with...
Kid Zone: Simplifying the after-school routine
The lazy days of summer are flying by, and before you know it, the school bells will be ringing again. For busy parents, the back-to-school season brings a lot of moving parts. Balancing a full work...
Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home: A bridge between the past and the future
Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home has supported families navigating the difficult journey of loss for a century. Founded in 1920, they have built their reputation on timeless values of dignity, genuine...
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