Jayden Reno: Building Confidence Through Movement
TODAY, COACHES play a crucial role in helping their students find their footing in the physical education realm. As a coach, you play various roles, from being a teacher to a cheerleader, mentor,...
Blaine and Gabriel Bonner: Teeing Off Together
BLAINE AND GABRIEL Bonner, twin brothers with a growing love for golf, are making waves on the fairways. In this competitive realm where the pressure to succeed can be intense, Blaine and Gabriel...
Monica Saine: Doubt Often Empowers Determination
THE STING of being called the “weakest” player on the team still lights Monica Saine’s fire today. In seventh grade, after making the cut for Westwood Junior High’s basketball team, she found...
Tailgate Like a Champion
WHEN THE stadium lights blaze and the roar of the crowd echoes, true fans know the game-day experience begins in the parking lot. Celebrate your team’s spirit with these tailgating recipes, which...
Natalie and Aubrey Brown: The Real Home Run
NATALIE BROWN stood on the sidelines of the local recreational league’s field, cheering on her daughter, Aubrey Brown. For Natalie, it was a place where she learned important life lessons. In this...
Preston Chalker: Backyard Swings and Birdies
THE GRASS, damp from the morning dew, squished beneath Preston Chalker’s sneakers as he walked across his backyard. In his hand, a miniature replica of the driver his grandpa, Felix “Pa” Nunley,...
Bonnie Wigley: Stuffed With Love
BONNIE WIGLEY sat reminiscing on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the two mismatched stuffed dogs in Luca Wigley’s lap. The house was peaceful and full of love. Bonnie traced the memory that will forever...
Letter From the Editor; Where Champions are Made
THE CROWD fills the stands, row after row, of people in our high school’s colors. The family in front of you sits down with a fresh hot dog from the concession stand. It’s still steaming with a...
Caitlin Roberts: Small Town, Big Dreams
The showroom floor gleamed under fluorescent lights, and the smell of new car interiors hung heavy in the air. Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Roberts restocked the vending machine at the Toyota dealership...
Brandon & Briley Phillips: Breaking the Mold
BRILEY PHILLIP’S gaze lingered on the envelope, causing him to feel a mix of excitement and pride. The envelope was a tangible representation of his hard work and dedication to his growing business,...
Brad Schapiro: Alignment With the Divine
AS YOU sit in front of your computer, working hard, it’s easy to forget about the impact that your daily routine may have on your spine. With the rise of side hustles and leisure mobile activities,...
Letter From the Editor: Dreams Come True
WHEN I was 8, I wanted to be a teacher. I remember my third grade teacher clicking the chalk on the green board on the wall. And when I was 9, I wanted to be a director. My parents bought me a...
Janie Stout and Audri Patton: A Tale of Two Eras, One Passion
THERE ARE sanctuaries of dreams in every decade. The court is saturated with the aura of hard work and anticipation as the bleachers fill with spectators, their voices resounding with encouragement...
Beth Girard: Nature Whispers Back
TOWERING OAK trees cast cool shadows as you wander along winding trails. Breathe in the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle colliding with the earthy musk of damp soil. A warm sigh of wind rustles the...
Dr. Leslie Trussler: Flying High
THE STADIUM lights blurred as Leslie Henley Trussler raced down the runway, her heart hammering a counterpoint to the roaring crowd. The wind whipped past, whispering doubts such as “too fast” and...
From a Single Fresh Dough to Each Cheesy Bite
THE SECOND the clock reached 11 a.m., I hopped in my car and began my trek toward what is perhaps the most coveted pizza in Manchester. Clearly, the community loves it as much as I did since...
Tennessee Gymnastics & Cheerleading: Where Dreams Take Flight
WALKING THROUGH the double doors, a medley of grunts, thuds, and sneakers squeaking against polished floors fills the air. Bodies blur across the spring floor, twisting, leaping, and defying...
Letter From the Editor: Independence
IF YOU took a snapshot of any moment in our country’s history, there is a hurt we were trying to heal. The same is true today. It’s our independence that lets us correct our wrongs, to heal, and to...
Operation Joy: The Magic of Music
A SMALL ROOM is full of warm light, and there’s a gentle murmur of conversation, emphasizing the anticipation that rises before a special event. One lively character plays the guitar, the others...
Daniel Ray: Parachuting Into Purpose
THE SUN shimmered off the asphalt. The constant squeak of sneakers against cracked pavement echoed between the siding of the Shady Grove mobile homes. It was a counterpoint to the distant wail...
Food Critic: With Goodness in Every Bite
Hit with the sudden desire to stand like a child at the case of pastries upon entering, this particular Sunday smelled of a cozy home-cooked meal and dozens of sweets. Not even minding the...
Christie Conlee: Patriotism and Purpose
ONE THING that sticks out in Christie Conlee’s memory of growing up in Houston, Texas, is her respect for the American flag. Her inner patriotism led to countless days of daydreaming of one day...
Austin Reed: Family, Leadership, and Sacrifice
THE SQUEAK of polished hardwood echoed in the Coffee County High School gymnasium - a culmination of sounds Austin Reed knew by heart. Each basket felt like a victory roar resounding through the...
Channeling Grief Into a Lifeline With Chase Away Fentanyl
SITTING ACROSS the picnic table from Alan Vickers, a strong sense of grief is in the air just a few short months after the death of his son, Chase. His eyes occasionally welled up with tears, and...
Letter From the Editor: Vacation in Manchester
SUMMER IS coming. And surely your home will sit empty for a week in this heat. The playful cheers of the kids on summer break go missing for a week that was planned for a year. The dishes sit in the...
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