Matt Carr: The crafty cat shop

Matt Carr: The crafty cat shop

The smell of paint, the hum of craftsman tools, and the fluttering specks of gold foil and wood chips are daily reminders that art is being created at Silver Lining Signs in Manchester. This is not your average sign shop — somewhere in a corner or on a shelf, a cat or...
Terry Floyd: From recliner to restoration

Terry Floyd: From recliner to restoration

“Dad, I purchased several beehives for you. They will be here next year in … March to be exact,” Levi Floyd expressed to his father, Terry Floyd.   Terry replied, “Son, no, I don’t want no bees around here.” “Well, it’s too late. You’ll need to learn how to...
Kim Miller Parker: Planting seeds for the future

Kim Miller Parker: Planting seeds for the future

At Coffee County Central High School in Manchester, students are discovering more than just animal care — they’re discovering themselves. Behind that transformation is Kim Miller Parker, a career and technical education (CTE) advisor whose 23-year career has been...