Murray Gheesling Reveals Some of May Prairie State Natural Area’s Hidden Gems.
A PEACEFUL WALK amongst the rolling hills, a visit to the fresh springs, or an invigorating hike through the beautiful May Prairie State Natural Area with loved ones might be what you need to...
Brianne Melcher’s Compelling Journey to Becoming a Bakery Owner
WHEN BRIANNE Melcher and her husband moved their family to Manchester two years ago, they were looking for a slower pace of life to raise their children and be closer to family. Shortly after moving...
Area Activities Welcome Families to Make the Most of Summer.
FINDING SOMETHING the whole family can do during the summer can be challenging. The beach is too crowded, and the amusement parks are too far away. And both can be astronomically expensive. You are...
Inaugural Event Showcases Local Businesses.
THEY SAY home is wherever your heart is; for Jenny Pettay, her heart is in Manchester. New to town, Pettay has fallen in love with the community. To show her appreciation and support for the local...
Get Ready for a Musical Rendezvous This Summer.
SUMMER IS a season of warmth, joy, and fun. It is a time when people get together to enjoy the outdoors, dance to great music, and make unforgettable memories. Summer music festivals are a perfect...
Explore Summer’s Invitation to Escape and Explore.
SUMMER’S NOT just for outdoors! Fellowship with friends and family while experiencing our area’s best arts and entertainment, indoors and out. Don’t forget the fireworks, but there’s more than...
Letter From the Editor – The Impact of ‘Shop Local’
THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when...
Faith – Dare to Finish the Race
STAR OLYMPIAN Usain Bolt is known as the fastest man in the world, and his reputation was cemented when he won the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London...
Navy Veteran G. Lamar Wilkie Publishes a Book for Expectant Fathers.
RETIRED NAVY Chief G. Lamar Wilkie is an accomplished writer whose works are inspired by his life experiences. His recent book, “A Man’s Guide to Babies,” was born from his experience as an...
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Is Making an Impact in Ways You May Not Have Expected.
WE’RE GETTING close to the part of the summer when our favorite musical festivities occur. Ticket sales reach record highs, and families from all over the nation come together to enjoy good music,...
The Standard Grooming Lounge – David Pillow and Ryan Vaughn Recently Added a New Product Line to Their Business.
DAVID PILLOW and Ryan Vaughn brought a new level of sophistication to The Standard Grooming Lounge. They opened the barbershop on March 14, 2022. In just a short time, they have already made waves...
Coffee County Manchester Library Keeps Learning on Track With Its Summer Reading Program.
THE LONG-AWAITED summer months are finally here, and kiddos are ready for fun in the sun. While it’s essential to enjoy the time off, it’s important to encourage them to keep reading over the...
Dillon Tosh’s Trapshooting Success
MANCHESTER’S VERY own trapshooter, Dillon Tosh, is nothing short of a childhood prodigy. He began his career at 11 years old on a local school’s trapshooting team, yet it was only the beginning of...
Owners Share Their Southern Charm and Hospitality at Eddie’s Retreat.
EDDIE'S RETREAT, a charming wedding and events venue, sits on a secluded yet convenient 17 1/2 acres of pristine Tennessee farmland just 20 minutes outside Murfreesboro and 10 minutes north of...
Good Music and Authentic Food Reign Supreme at Kubo Grill.
KUBO GRILL is a bustling home for what seems to be one-fourth of the town’s population in mid-afternoon. It was, therefore, a delight to be seated quickly. I maneuvered myself around the stage,...
Coffee County Tech Services – How One Simple Birthday Bash Became a Charitable Community Event
DAVID BRADLEY is a well-rounded business owner who finds ways to unite his skills and passions to serve the community. Lebron Haggard had remarkable things to say about the philanthropist. David met...
Oliver’s Wood & Fabric – Elaine Oliver and Her Family Are Making Their Mark on the City of Manchester.
ELAINE AND Bruce Oliver moved their family to Tennessee in 1997, and they have always enjoyed creating and working with their hands. From woodworking to sewing, they've honed their craft over the...
National Library Week Is on the Way: April 23-29
MEMORIES OF books, card catalogs, and hushing librarians come to mind when we recall the libraries of our childhood. We can almost smell that perfect mixture of paper, dust, and nostalgia. Those...
Life With Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Beautifully Different.
Sometimes life just isn’t what it seems. There are situations where we view each other through the fishbowl of life. We watch from outside, sure of what we’re seeing. Meanwhile, inside, life is its...
The Baldwin Cart Project
MR. HINSHAW’S Manufacturing Practicum class created a portable cart for Mrs. Baldwin’s Digital Arts class to hold their digital single-lens reflex (DSLR). Little did they know their senior capstone...
Teresa Bellamy Enriches Students’ Lives Through Core Life Skills.
A SIDE FROM teaching, you might find Westwood Elementary School teacher Teresa Bellamy sitting in faculty meetings and attending her grandchildren’s and students’ sports games. You might also find...
Brandon McWhorter – More Than a Coach
CO-ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, head softball coach, and math teacher Brandon McWhorter, with Coffee County Central High School, graduated from Coffee County and played college football in West Tennessee. He...
Christy Clouse – Teacher and Avid Community Member
NINTH GRADE Raider Academy teacher Christy Clouse was born and raised in Manchester and is a proud, lifelong resident of a charming town many call “home.” The honors physics and physical science...
Faith – When It’s Hard to See
WE FEEL the most comfortable when we know where we’re going. Knowing our destination, all the familiar landmarks along the way, and where we’ll settle in once we’ve arrived gives us a sense of...
Annual Author-Signing Rekindles the Love of Reading for Patrons.
THERE IS nothing quite like the idea of curling up with a good book and taking the afternoon to journey off into another land or planet and go on a grand adventure with unforgettable characters or...
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