by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 13, 2024 | Feature
BEAUTY PRODUCTS fill the shelves, setting the stage for the captivating world of Merle Norman Cosmetics, a California-based company with franchise studio locations in Manchester and Decherd. Upon entering their studios, co-owners Cindy West and Jenny Jackson warmly...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature
A YOUNG GIRL named Lesli Yates eagerly steps into her first day of kindergarten. The air is warm, the sun is shining, and Westwood Elementary School is buzzing with excitement as young Yates, with her backpack almost as big as she is, walks through the doors into the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Mar 8, 2024 | Feature
NORTH COFFEE Elementary is a living legacy. Its weathered brick walls reverberate with the voices of generations past, each footstep leaving an imprint on the path to the future. Children walk the same hallowed halls as their parents once did. The scent of warm...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Feature
PEOPLE ALL over Manchester are experiencing the joys of animal therapy without owning a pet. There’s nothing like taking a break to pet a fur baby, their snuggles providing you with the comfort you need to finish your tasks stress-free. Therapy Dogs of...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 10, 2024 | Feature
STEP INTO the square on a particular day in October. The air is alive with the nostalgic hum of laughter and the unmistakable aroma of sizzling treats whirling through the breeze. The sun, casting a warm glow on the cobblestone paths, illuminates an assortment of...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 13, 2024 | Feature
CHANDLER ENGLAND, a Knoxville native, always knew he wanted to settle down and sow his seeds on Manchester soil. When the opportunity to work for Chick-fil-A on the corporate level came up, he quickly applied for the job and was accepted. England’s career began in the...