Clara Grace Sanders: From cookies to cockpits

Clara Grace Sanders: From cookies to cockpits

WE’VE ALL heard, “The sky’s the limit,” but for Clara Grace Sanders, the sky isn’t the limit — it’s home! From a young age, she attended several Girls in Aviation events with her Girl Scout troop, and each visit nurtured her growing fascination with airplanes and...
Bedford County Fair: Blue ribbons and big smiles

Bedford County Fair: Blue ribbons and big smiles

THE BEDFORD County Fair, July 14-19, 2025, brought a blend of lighthearted, down-home entertainment and beloved traditions, reminding us why this yearly event buzzes with anticipation. This year, two crowd-pleasing events were added that left fairgoers talking long...
Melonie Valleroy: From janitor to pharmacist

Melonie Valleroy: From janitor to pharmacist

WHEN MELONIE Valleroy entered second grade, her mom started a job as a pharmacy technician at Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services (MTPS), so Valleroy often spent time there after school and during summer breaks. When Valleroy became a freshman at Cascade High School,...
Michaela Stone: From shy nurse to standout leader

Michaela Stone: From shy nurse to standout leader

ALTHOUGH FELLOW nurses refer to Michaela Stone as a “baby nurse,” Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital recently awarded her the Rosamond Gabrielson Staff Nurse of the Year award. This prestigious award elevates the nursing profession and inspires Vanderbilt employees to pursue...
Lance Paschal: Tools, talent, and tenacity

Lance Paschal: Tools, talent, and tenacity

THE TENNESSEE College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Higher Education Center at 2905 Highway 231 N. should be completed before the end of the year. The state financed this $45.4 million project through funding by the Tennessee General Assembly. Their contributions,...