Kincaid Service Company Is a Fourth-Generation Company Committed to Customer Service.
IN 1934, the air in Earl C. Kincaid’s radio repair shop at his New Herman home vibrated with the warm hum of radios, each a portal to distant voices and captivating stories. Years later, Earl moved...
Letter From the Editor: The Learning Curve
THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of...
Debbie Lawson Works Behind the Scenes to Ensure Bedford County’s School Facilities Have Everything They Need.
THINK SCHOOLS, and you immediately picture students in class, heads bent over computers and notebooks, and teachers at the front of the room leading lessons. You see the principal walking the halls...
Julie Haynes and Layne Draper-Talbott Are Winning Awards and Changing Lives.
FEW NAMES appear in resolutions adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives, but it’s a recognition claimed by Julie Haynes and Layne Draper-Talbott. Haynes, Bedford County Schools’ Supervisor...
Dr. Colt Boyce revisits his roots at Community Elementary School.
AS DR. COLT Boyce walks the halls of Community Elementary School, the unmistakable sense of belonging he feels within the school’s walls doesn’t just come from doing the work he loves but from where...
Margaret Dalton’s Motivation Is Unwavering.
FROM HER desk in the office of Liberty School, Margaret Dalton watches as the landscape of education changes. She sees, too, generations of learners passing through on their way to high school and...
Leaving a Legacy of Learning and Love
GATHER AROUND the Gordon family dinner table and ask how things are going at school, but be prepared to stay awhile. Former and present teachers fill the seats. Spanning from the use of chalkboards...
Tonya Beckman and Her Team Share a Heartfelt Commitment to Community Area Students.
ATIDAL WAVE of chatter washes over the cafeteria as students surge through the doors, their minds more on who they’ll sit by than what’s on their plate. They pass through quickly, barely looking up...
Fleece on the Duck Fiber Guild Weaves Tradition Into the Fibers of Today
IN THE delicate threads that weave through the fabric of our history, the roots of fiber arts run deep, connecting generations and cultures in a rich tapestry of creativity. Fiber arts are an...
Miriam Carrick’s Knitted a Good Life
IN A waiting room filled with patients and their families at Nashville’s Sarah Cannon Center, a cancer center named for Minnie Pearl, Miriam Carrick did what she’s always done. She’s not one to mind...
KerriAnn Brewer Makes a Bold Decision to Save a Local Deli
IN A world where most teens her age are busy navigating college decisions and figuring out life in general, KerriAnn Brewer seized an opportunity when it presented itself, proving that age is just a...
Letter From the Editor: Charity Spotlight
IN THE quiet corners around us, away from negativity, thrive the true heartbeats of our community — the local charities and the selfless individuals who support them. It’s in these spaces, often...
Samantha Shreve Chooses to See the Light After an Unexpected Diagnosis.
LIFE WAS good; it was normal, something Samantha Shreve, then 29, didn’t realize was so precious. As a dental assistant in a local office, catching up with patients was normal. As a mom to two...
The Community Development Center’s Programs Turn Challenges Into Possibilities.
WE OFTEN overlook the significance of basic abilities such as independence, clear sight, good hearing, problem-solving skills, and easy access to essential resources. Navigating the challenges...
Laughter, Compassion, and Abundant Food Redefine Saturdays at Feed One Outreach.
IT’S HARD to tell what’s shining the brightest — the Saturday morning sun or the smiles of those gathered outside Gateway (GTWY) Church’s building on Madison Street in Shelbyville. Children laugh...
Robert and Tabby Stem Know They Have Something Special.
SOME BELIEVE it doesn’t exist; others think it might but believe they’ll never experience it. Some believe it exists only in Hallmark movies and chick-lit novels. You know how it goes. Curled up on...
We Are the Pitners – Continuing a Legacy of Love.
LIFE WITHOUT someone who’s always been there is not just hard. “It’s just weird. That’s the only word I can say when people ask me about it. It’s just the strangest thing,” said Mary Pitner. This...
Ed and Joan Gray Fill Their Life With Family, Education, and Travel.
FORTY YEARS ago, Ed and Joan Gray signed up for the journey of a lifetime. From navigating the early challenges of blending families to exploring the world of education and later venturing on global...
Tiny Temptations With Major Flavor
I’VE KEPT my eyes on Nenitas Delicias for quite a while now and was lucky enough to catch them for lunch one day. The star of my visit was undoubtedly the miniature pancakes adorned with brownie...
Recipes: Savor the Sweetness of Love
IT’S TIME for embracing warmth, love, and the joy of sharing delicious meals with those closest to our hearts. As we endure the lingering winter days, here’s a selection of recipes filled with...
Reynolds Family Math Is a Treasured Formula.
ONCE A week and on holidays, Randy and Edwina (“Wina”) Reynolds make room in their modest home. The goal: memories. The tables are set, and the family meal waits in the kitchen more patiently than...
Lindsey Trice: No Regrets
LINDSEY TRICE was stuck. Life as she knew it changed forever on Mother’s Day in 2018 when she returned home from church to find her father lifeless. “I tried to resuscitate him. [I] tried to do all...
The Lovvorn Family Believes God Has a Plan.
THE RIVALRY of the hometown teams charges the Friday night air. The center snaps the football, and the quarterback slides the ball into the running back’s hands, consistently moving the chains...
Letter From the Editor: From the Heart
IT'S HOLDING the door open for the person behind you. It's sending a sweet text when they cross your mind. It’s stopping by to say “hi” when they’ve had a bad day. Showing up and showing love is...
LifeSource Family Solutions Is a Beacon of Hope for All Bedford County Residents and Their Families.
“OUR PEOPLE deserve good things, too,” Misty Bennett told her friend, Laura Huggins. One of the good things she had in mind was accessibility to mental health services for everyone in Bedford...
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