One22West: Squarely satisfying
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited One22West. TUCKED JUST off the square, One22West is one...
Tina Rose: Building a dream at T. Michelle Clothiers
TINA ROSE has always believed that dreams don’t arrive fully formed — they grow, little by little, from the things you love most. For her, that love was clothing: the textures, the colors, the way a...
Tullahoma Lanes: Rolling fun for generations
FOR DECADES, Tullahoma Lanes has been a place where families gather, leagues compete, and friendships form over strikes, spares, and the occasional gutter ball. Folks of all ages and backgrounds can...
Kathy Sherrill: Curating treasures at Gigi’s Nest
UPON STEPPING foot into Gigi’s Nest, one of Tullahoma’s best-kept secrets, you are instantly welcomed by pieces both old and new. Each one seems to speak to customers searching for a special...
Miriam’s House: Gala celebrates recovery mission
WOMEN’S RECOVERY program Miriam’s House recently held a garden gala on March 28, bringing together supporters and community members to highlight the organization’s work and its impact on women in...
Letter From the Editor
WHEN YOU choose a locally owned business over a national chain, you’re not just spending your money, you’re planting it. And the roots of that investment reach deep. Every dollar counts, and it...
Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce: Above and beyond
CHAMBERS OF commerce boost local economies and strengthen communities. This past year, the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) stood out, earning the statewide 2025 Chamber of the Year award....
44 TCS students qualify for FBLA National Leadership Conference
Story and photos courtesy of TCS Communications Specialist, Zach Birdsong TULLAHOMA CITY Schools had 44 students qualify for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership...
Motlow State Community College: Four new career-ready programs
Motlow State Community College is expanding its academic footprint at the Fayetteville campus, introducing four high-demand programs designed to provide students with career-ready skills. The...
Letter From the Editor
A STUDENT IN our community today will walk the halls of Congress with a pinned American flag on their chest. A student in our community today will pray their knees still hold when their nerves get...
John Crawford: Making music for everyone
JOHN CRAWFORD’S love of music began early, tapping in rhythm at 4 years old, belting out the “Love Boat” theme into a makeshift microphone in his living room at age 10, and later teaching himself...
Franklin Cammack: A hero in plain sight
WEST MIDDLE School computer education teacher, Franklin Cammack, is a fan of many things, but the Marvel Universe holds a special place on that list. Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and the Hulk...
The Sammich Shack: Big flavor on four wheels in Tullahoma
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited The Sammich Shack. YOU’LL USUALLY find The Sammich Shack...
Jessica Bell: The power of yet
A SECOND grade tutoring student traces sandpaper letters with her finger. Another child uses colored magnetic tiles for spelling, paying attention to having a red vowel magnet in each syllable....
Michael McGee: From stage lights to classroom bright
FOR MICHAEL McGee, the path to becoming one of Tullahoma’s most beloved special education educators didn’t begin in a classroom. It began under stage lights. A native of Tullahoma, McGee grew up in...
Kaila Walls: Building foundations with heart
THE EARLIEST years of a child’s education shape far more than their report cards — they influence how children see themselves as learners for the rest of their school journey. First grade, in...
Legend Tipps named a Silver Key Award winner
Press release submitted by Zach Birdsong, Tullahoma City Schools communications specialist TULLAHOMA HIGH School sophomore Legend Tipps was notified recently that he is a recipient of the Silver Key...
Letter From the Editor
WHEN WE think about the basic requirements of a thriving community, our minds naturally go to the grocery stores that feed us, the banks that hold our futures, and the schools that educate our...
Mutt Suttles: A life in portraits
MUTT SUTTLES doesn’t describe himself as extraordinary, even though the evidence lines the walls of his studio. Oil portraits of presidents, engineers, children, and parents long gone all surround...
43 TSC students: Mid-state honors, four musicians named to TMEA All-State Band
Press release submitted by Zach Birdsong, communications specialist JUST BEFORE winter break, the Tullahoma band programs announced that four students received All-State selections, and a total of...
Spinelli’s Pizza: Big slices, bold flavor, and zero pretension
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Spinelli’s Pizza. SOME PLACES don’t try to impress you —...
Chandler Lawson and Jenny Nichols: Feeding children, inspiring a village
NO ONE is too young, too old, too small, or too insignificant to make a difference. Take, for instance, Tullahoma’s own Chandler Lawson. Though she was just a teenager at the time, she launched a...
Cal Henderson: Lemonade stand with heart
THIRD GRADER Calum “Cal” Henderson has a bad case of puppy love, but for a good reason. Only 8 years old, the Robert E. Lee student has made it his mission to raise funds for the Tullahoma Animal...
Bob and Sharon Elliot: Hearts that build and heal
ON THE outskirts of Tullahoma, in a beautifully decorated cottage with a welcoming front door, two visionaries dwell. Bob and Sharon Elliot are a married couple with eyes that imagine what could be...
TACC: Celebrating engagement and community
BOASTING A record-breaking 511 members, the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) had much to celebrate during its 2025 Annual Membership Celebration, “Our proudest achievement came when we were...
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