Aaron Brown Paves the Way for a Brighter Future in Hillsboro and Coffee County.
BORN AND raised in the charming town of Hillsboro, Aaron Brown embodies the true spirit of community dedication and service. As a second-generation volunteer fireman and full-time architect, Brown...
Forget the Scales. Get Ready to Plan Your Holiday Parties and Dinners
THANKSGIVING AND Christmas are getting closer, and it’s time to plan for parties and get-togethers. Old standards served alongside new recipes on family buffets with family china, and finger foods...
The Deeply Rooted Legacy of the Coffee County Rescue Squad
IN COFFEE COUNTY lies a group of dedicated individuals who have significantly impacted the community for decades. Chief Neal Simmons and his wife and treasurer, Jennifer Simmons, are an integral...
The Remarkable Greenhouse Project at Hickerson Elementary
HICKERSON ELEMENTARY embarks on a project of sowing seeds of inspiration, leaving a lasting impact on students and the community. A dedicated and passionate teacher, Michelle Mullican, leads the...
Dr. Bryan Myers’ Calling Beyond Medicine.
DR. BRYAN MYERS learned early on the true meaning of community and service. Raised in a Christian home emphasizing love and caring for others, Myers’ journey from a tight-knit neighborhood to the...
Katy Bess Inspires a Vibrant Path to Wellness and Community Support.
IN THE face of adversity, Katy Bess found her path to wellness and a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. Today, Bess is not only a beacon of inspiration but a source of invaluable experiences, wisdom, and...
Letter From the Editor: Saluting Our Local Heroes
WE ENCOUNTER unsung heroes who walk among us without recognition. They may not be wearing a cape and a mask, but they’re a hero regardless. Their unwavering commitment to service and sacrifice makes...
Letter From the Editor: A Breath of Fresh Air
NOTHING EXCITES me more than the idea of autumn. The trees are beautiful and never fail to take your breath away and then give it back to you. The perfect Saturday is a cool breeze coming in from...
Paco’s Pizza & Pasta Serves Exemplary Italian Cuisine in a Slow-Paced, Friendly Atmosphere.
WITHIN THE humble embrace of Italian-American cuisine, time loses its grip. The warm atmosphere, embodied by kind waitresses and friendly cooks, was a testament to the small-town mindset that felt...
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Community Table’s Extended Free Meal Program Community Table serves free meals on the fourth and fifth Thursday of each month at 1916 McArthur Dr., Manchester. Starting in August, they will also...
Will and Kristin’s Love for the Land Blooms Into a Community Hub at Their Thriving Southern Flora Farms.
WILL AND Kristin Nickels are two Southern souls with a passion for the land and a love that blossomed within the natural beauty of North Carolina's Appalachian State University. With an...
Kevin Vann and the Duck River Watershed Society Are Here to Maintain the Duck River Watershed.
THE MANCHESTER and Tullahoma areas have grown remarkably over the past decade, presenting opportunities and challenges. As the community flourishes economically, it becomes imperative for community...
Michael and Joanne Chissler Embrace Their Beautiful Oasis to Give Back to the Community
MICHAEL AND JOANNE Chissler have found their slice of paradise on their 30-acre picturesque Valley View Farm. And their beloved farm has allowed them to share fresh produce with Manchester and...
Capturing the Eppengers’ Deep Connection to Home and Community
IT WAS in Rhonda Eppenger’s charming hometown that she and her husband, Wilbert, began their shared adventure. Wilbert, a proud native of Nashville, found his forever home by her side in Dickson,...
Locally Grown’s Online Hub Cultivates Quality and Community
IN ATHENS, Georgia, a passionate advocate for local farmers dared to dream big. Fueling this dream was the creation of innovative software that revolutionized how people connected with nearby...
Letter From the Editor: Chasing Dreams, Creating Legends
OUR HOMETOWN sports is not simply a spectacle of athletic prowess; it is a celebration of the human spirit — an embodiment of the unwavering bond that emerges when we come together to support our...
“In Other News.”
The city welcomes new certified sites TENNESSEE GOVERNOR Bill Lee and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced four new Select Tennessee Certified Sites, which meet...
Ms. Helen Reardon – Local Legend Has Served the Community for 17 Years
IF YOU have been to the Manchester Food Lion, you have probably met Helen Reardon. She has served and encouraged many in the community of Manchester since she began working there in 2006 and...
North Coffee Elementary Teachers and Staff Continue to Excel.
NORTH COFFEE Elementary can’t help but stand out. Principal Adam Clark said that excellence comes from a focus on relationships. “I try to [connect] with all the kids in the school,” Clark...
Students at Chick-Fil-a Leader Academy Visit Retirement Community
GIVING BACK to the community is a huge part of the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy at Coffee County Central High School, and the 23 students that were involved this year stepped up to the plate by...
Brad Costello – Teacher, Director, Coach
THE COMMUNITY of Manchester has always supported its high school sports teams, and co-athletic director Brad Costello is no exception. With three positions at Coffee County Central High School...
Long-Distance Runner, Kailee Rossman, Breaks Records, Goes to State
MANY INCREDIBLE students are on Coffee County High School's (CCHS) track and cross-country teams, but one particular member has really excelled this year. Junior Kailee Rossman recently broke the...
Competitive Swim Team Teaches More Than Just Swimming.
WHILE IT may not get as much recognition as baseball, football, or basketball, the Manchester Makos swim team has continued to blow their competition out of the water year after year. They've won...
Ray Ray’s Smokehouse Supplies Smokin’ Hot Meats for Every Appetite.
A SIMPLE SEARCH through the street food finder in Manchester produced the barbecue truck worthy of tracking down each time it’s in town. Amidst a bustling convoy of food trucks, each promising a...
Why Celebrate Halloween Once When You Can Celebrate It Twice?
HALLOWEEN IS one of the best times of the year as kids (and adults) dress up and go door to door, asking for as many candies and sweets as possible. Unfortunately, October 31 only comes once a year...
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