by Guest Writer | Feb 11, 2023 | Stories
THE AMBROSIAL scent of ripe fruit is the first “hello” when I step through the threshold of the tiny shop in the corner. Immediately, my eyes wander to the artful yet small menu on one wall, then to another where a picture-worthy, grassy backdrop lies — a perfect spot...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 13, 2023 | Stories
WE MAY have made it to the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is still a real epidemic today: drug overdose. McCall fell into drug dealing and usage at 11 years old. At 25 years old, McCall attended a church service at Canvas Community Church in Manchester...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Stories
READING TAKES us places. We journey to new worlds, gain new ideas, and learn as we read. Without solid reading skills, we stay in one place or go backward. We can become uncomfortable and unsure of ourselves, choosing safety over anxiety and challenge. Literacy is...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Stories
STARTING THE new year off right, folks strapped on their walking boots and braved the cold for the annual First Day Hike at Old Stone Archeological Park. The hike was part of a series of First Day Hikes held in state parks throughout Tennessee. From Reelfoot Lake to...
by Wesley Bryant | Jan 13, 2023 | Stories
IMAGINE LIFE is a car, and our goal is to make it from one side of the country to the other. The only way to do that is by having a full tank of gas. What is the gas in our lives, as humans, that makes us go? How does the car move further along the path? I believe...
by Kali Bradford | Jan 13, 2023 | Stories
ROSES ARE red, violets are blue, treat your loved one to a treat that is made by you! Whether you’re celebrating the beginnings of a new relationship, or spending the day with your longtime sweetheart, sharing a sweet treat or meal together can be a great way to show...
