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...