by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Cover
AS THE rain lashed against the window of his car, the steady rhythm mirrored the drumbeat of the Vietnam veteran’s anxiety. He stuffed the manila folder inside his field jacket and made his way as quickly as his diminishing gait would allow toward the basement of the...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Feature
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...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
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...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
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...
by Guest Writer | Jun 15, 2024 | Feature
AS THE July Fourth sun rises higher in the sky and the Southern humidity descends, squeals of delight and waterslide whooshes spill out of the fences surrounding the pool at the Shelbyville Recreation Center, located at H. V. Griffin Park. The band providing the...
