by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
Whether it’s relaxation or adventure you’re seeking, you don’t have to look far to find it. Middle Tennessee’s waterways will refresh and restore you. A lazy float with nature’s soundtrack of birdsong and insect chatter will softly rock you. A bass or trout flopping...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
According to nature.org, the Duck River is one of the state’s most scenic waterways and North America’s most biologically diverse freshwater river. It is located entirely within the state of Tennessee and originates in the Barrens on the Highland Rim, flowing through...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
BREWERY. TO a child of the ‘70s, Laverne & Shirley might come to mind. A conservative parent might picture a bar or honky tonk, long-neck bottles, and an underdressed waitress. A senior citizen might imagine leather-clad bikers bent over pool tables in...
by Tina Neeley | Jun 1, 2022 | Feature
HANDCRAFTED, ARTISAN, exhibit, guild … handmade, quilted, painted, woven … What do the words mean to you? What images come to your mind? You might be curious about the latest craft or hobby give it a second thought. You might expect to find popsicle...
by Tina Neeley | May 1, 2022 | Feature
IN 1984, a group of friends’ conversation over breakfast turned into a desire to make a difference in their Manchester community. They passed the hat and got busy. Their earliest efforts were holiday food baskets. Sensing they could do more, they organized a...