Local Recipes: Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

Local Recipes: Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

WHAT BETTER time to indulge in the ultimate celebration of all things American: backyard barbecues, July Fourth festivities, and the comforting flavors of home? Let’s salute the classic dishes that evoke the nostalgia of summer gatherings and the joy of savoring...
Scott Johnson: Safeguarding Our Community and Country

Scott Johnson: Safeguarding Our Community and Country

WHILE SCOTT Johnson’s University of Tennessee, Knoxville classmates in the College of Business accepted positions with banks and manufacturing companies, he considered a job offer from a Shelbyville bank. But it was public service, not customer service, pulling him...
Food Critic: Coffee With Extra Creativity

Food Critic: Coffee With Extra Creativity

THIS TINY building with a huge following has captured the hearts and taste buds of locals throughout town. The Southern Cup is in a cozy corner in the middle of town. This drive-thru-only cafe may be small in stature, but it packs a punch when it comes to flavor and...
Holy Smokes BBQ: A Smokin’ Good Time

Holy Smokes BBQ: A Smokin’ Good Time

LOCATED IN the Piggly Wiggly parking lot, the aroma of smoky barbecue wafts from the Holy Smokes BBQ food truck, luring patrons in with every sniff of the air. As a connoisseur of all cuisine, and armed with my curious cravings, I knew I had to try this magnificent...