LeBron Haggard: Brewing service
LEBRON HAGGARD’S dream formed within the confines of his Manchester garage. Inside, he and his friends milled malt, combined the grain with hot water, boiled its contents, initiated fermentation,...
The Levengoods: Doing life as a family
THE LEVENGOOD dinner table is a lively place, with two parents, six kids, and — frequently — guests. They have an open table, Billy Levengood said, and they almost always have food to share. The...
Letter From the Editor
A FAMILY LOADS up their navy blue Jeep in Tennessee and takes a cross-country road trip. It’ll take several days to get to the Sequoia National Park in California. There may be hours when the Jeep...
Dawn Selvage: A clinic for the heart
WHEN PEOPLE walk into Dawn Selvage’s clinic, they do not feel reduced to a number that pays the bill. Instead, they enter a home, where patients are treated like family. In Selvage’s eyes, that’s...
Lemonade Day brews up future leaders
LEMONADE DAY teaches young people to be entrepreneurs by guiding them through the process of launching and managing their own businesses. Manchester was an early adopter, even weaving the program...
Danelle Afflerbaugh: A step in the right direction
TAP SHOES and ballet flats were in regular rotation for Danelle Afflerbaugh throughout her childhood, as dance has always been her passion. The California native performed and coached dance and...
The Garrett Family: Champions for wellness
MISTI GARRETT grapples with her husband, Tim Garrett, as they demonstrate life-saving self-defense techniques. Their skills shine through each precision motion, and they pause to explain the fine...
Andrew Francis: Building a business that cares
SOME PEOPLE see a problem and accept it as the way things are. Others see a problem and decide to fix it. Andrew Francis has always been in the second group. From the moment he first picked up a...
Letter From the Editor
WHEN YOU choose a locally owned business over a national chain, you’re not just spending your money, you’re planting it. And the roots of that investment reach deep. Every dollar counts, and it...
Misty Weaver: Creating stress-free getaways
THE WAVES lap gently at the shore as you sink your toes into the warm, sun-kissed sand. A soft ocean breeze carries the smell of salt and coconut sunscreen, blending with the distant, delighted...
Scot Smotherman: Protecting bees, preserving nature’s sweetness
THE GOLDEN, sticky sweetness drizzles onto warm toast, slightly pooling before you take a bite. The rich, floral taste lingers on your tongue. It’s a gift from thousands of tiny workers buzzing...
Bonnaroo: Manchester’s backyard festival for music, community, and soul
EACH SUMMER, Manchester shakes off its small-town quiet and bursts to life as Bonnaroo rolls in, transforming our backyard into a bright, colorful world all its own. The thick summer air comes...
Sara Adams: Preserving history with a modern touch
“IT’S LIKE taking a step back into the past — nostalgic, friendly, fun,” said Sara Adams, owner and pharmacist of Baker Brothers Drug Co., describing the charming mid-20th-century building with its...
Charlie Taylor: Turning badges into bridges
THE CRISP morning air is filled with the chatter of children, the rustling of backpacks, and the occasional squeak of sneakers on the pavement. Officer Charlie Taylor stands tall at the front...
Letter From the Editor
A STUDENT IN our community today will walk the halls of Congress with a pinned American flag on their chest. A student in our community today will pray their knees still hold when their nerves get...
A.J. Fox: Combining entertainment, community, and family
SHOES SQUEAK on the basketball court, water splashes over the side of the swimming pool, a fishing reel whirs as a line is cast — these activities happen all across Manchester on the daily, and...
Saharra Jewell: Serving women for decades
FOR OVER two decades, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Saharra Jewell has served the Coffee County community in women’s health. For many, her office at Amani Women’s Health Center is much more than an...
BJ Sylvia: Greater than yourself
BJ SYLVIA walks with an invisible ache in her heart, sinking ever deeper and never relenting for long. The tightness does not emanate guilt, anger, or regret. Instead, it betrays the soul of a...
Susan Green: Encouraging talents to flourish
MUSIC ECHOES through every corridor, the halls of First Baptist Church in Manchester full of sound even when church is not in session. The music comes from a wide variety of places — a 6-year-old...
Addie Brown: Reining in success
ADDIE BROWN’S heart rapidly thumps as she enters the Celeste Center’s oval arena. Sitting high on her horse, Wimpy Cocktail — also known as Otis — the 13-year-old rehearses maneuvers in her mind and...
Stanley Rogers: A Pillar of Justice and Community
STANLEY ROGERS is a pillar of the community, a seasoned attorney, and a man whose contributions span more than six decades. His story is one of humble beginnings, professional triumphs, and...
Susan Binkley: A Vision in Progress
SUSAN BINKLEY walks the construction site with both pride and purpose, her eyes scanning the 24,000-square-foot building. The sun catches the gleaming metal roof of a sprawling barn-like structure,...
Pastor Jacob Schofil: Love Without Borders
PASTOR JACOB Schofill, a soft-spoken yet passionate man of faith, never imagined how much his life would change after receiving a call from a street evangelist named Jason Belyew. Belyew, a Chicago...
Katy Whaley: Style Meets Soul at Wisteria Hill Boutique
WISTERIA HILL Boutique is a cozy shopping destination where timeless style and a touch of country charm come together effortlessly. The boutique has a warm, inviting vibe, with soft lighting that...
Brandon Imhoff: Hurricanes, Heartbreak, and Hope
EVERY YEAR, hurricanes roar across the United States, leaving in their wake devastation that alters the lives of thousands of people. Hurricanes alter landscapes and communities, displace families,...
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