A meal full of hope
THE SIMPLE act of sitting down to eat a meal with others has great significance. It conjures thoughts of historical meals, such as Jesus sharing the Last Supper with his disciples, Norman Rockwell’s...
Tis the season
ALL I want for Christmas iiiiiiis…yoooooOOooooOOoouuuUUUuuu.” Can you hear it already? It’s that time of year once again. A time of year when a heated blanket feels like a hug. Every inch of the...
A left handed guy in a right handed world.
There are two kinds of people in life, according to Manchester resident Jeffery Russo; those who return their shopping cart and those who do not. That simple act of kindness is something that Russo...
A gift of compassion
THE HOLIDAYS are a joyous time of the year for many. Days filled with family and friends coming together to celebrate and spend time with each other. But for many, it can often be a stressful and...
The Winton’s Christmas light show lights up Manchester
THE HOLIDAY season is a time for sharing. The sharing of a good meal, fellowship, and gifts. These gifts can be both in physical form and through acts of service. For Manchester native Jordan Winton...
“O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree!”
THE CHRISTMAS Tree. It is one of the most popular and recognizable decorations of the holiday season. They come in all sorts of colors, materials, and sizes. They are adorned with everything from...
More than toys, school supplies, and hygiene products
As you put on your next new pair of shoes, hold that empty box a few minutes longer. Look inside at what it holds. What do you see? Packing paper? Cardboard? Look again. That empty box has the...
Where your small town shines
THERE ARE the famous ones such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York with its larger-than-life floats, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago where they color the river bright...
Go straight to the best
TAKE A deep breath and smell the aroma of lunch cooking in the kitchen. It was a very important meal. Jesus and the 12 stopped in to visit the home of Martha and Mary, in Bethany. Through the...
Life’s short; eat dessert.
WE DUST off the artificial pumpkin decorations and pull orange and purple wreaths from storage. We pull out rakes and sweaters as the weather drops like the leaves do. The weather feels therapeutic...
Wrapped up in hope
IF YOU stop and listen, you might hear computer keys clacking. Local author Janice Lynn has been busy crafting her latest manuscripts, “Celebrating all things Christmas,” “Sweet Romance,” and...
Hats off to Coffee Community Chat
OVER THE years, Stacey Stone has worn many hats. She’s known as “the realtor who wears many hats.” She’s donned graduation caps from both Manchester Central High School and Middle Tennessee State...
The “ship of the line” on the “tip of the spear”
"TIP OF the spear” is a phrase used by the United States Military to describe being stationed at the forefront of battle where the pendulum can swing from life to death with no warning. Retired...
A night out for creative souls
THE CREATIVE souls of Manchester regularly enjoy wonderful, relaxing evenings at Manchester’s Board & Brush Creative Studio learning how to create signs as well as many other things from etched...
We’re all standing on somebody’s shoulders.
EVERY CITY has its history, and Coffee County has more than most with its historical sites and festivals. What people may not think about, however, is the history behind its athletics. Head football...
We’ve got the sauce
IT STARTED with the sauce. Take crushed tomatoes, add a splash of red wine, a whole lot of basil, and a few secret ingredients, and you get a hearty and authentic Italian red sauce that’s not too...
A labor of love
IF YOU’RE looking for classic comfort food or freshly baked goods, The Mercantile Cafe in downtown Manchester is the perfect spot. Their wide variety of easy-to-grab selections for lunch and dinner...
It Never Gets Old
THE “ULTIMATE Oldies” traveling show brought the house down at the Manchester Arts Center during their Elvis Tribute in October. The group started in 2010 as a way for founder and director Jamie...
When reruns are Home Runs
NECESSITY MAY be the mother of invention, but the pandemic birthed many new creative ventures – directly and indirectly. Lona Bailey’s is the indirect variety. Many of us rediscovered old television...
You might want to hold your nose Faith Family and Flora
GAS WAS 30 cents a gallon, and postage for a standard letter cost 2 cents. Prohibition was in effect, leaving many to find creative ways to manufacture and transport their goods. Women had been...
University of Tennessee Space Institute’s human resources director receives 2022 President’s Award
WHEN THE University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) is brought up, most people think of aerospace engineers and complicated experiments. The reality, however, is that one of the largest and most...
Into the Flames
A YOUNG BOY watched as firefighters attempted to save his grandmother’s home, the home where his mother and her siblings had grown up, and his Grandmother Taylor still lived. The hearts of those...
Behind the Scenes Guy
AT HOME on his day off he’s making pancakes for his children, calming his crying child after a tumble, and picking up around the house while his wife, a teacher, is at work. With quiet patience,...
When Mrs. Smith Calls
MENTION “EMERGENCY,” and a child of the ‘70s may have a totally different mental image than a generation or two removed. Gage, DeSoto, and the crew at Station 51 of the Los Angeles County Fire...
With care and appreciation
WHEN TRAGEDY and hardship strike, we want to help. We demonstrate our love and care in various ways, but feeding those hit hard meets a basic need and fuels them to manage their situations. Few...
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