Piggy’s Place: Where the smoke meets the soul
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 Piggy’s Place Bar-B-Que. Piggy’s Place exudes the...
Letter From the Editor
THE SCENT of warm butter-covered popcorn and the huge roar of the crowd… does anything bring you back faster than a Friday night under the stadium lights? For me, it’s a flood of memories: the...
Tim Behrendorff: Leadership on the court
SHOES SQUEAK against the polished wood of the basketball court, and the swoosh of a ball passing through the net is barely heard over the audience's cheering. Tim Behrendorff proudly watches from...
Recovering well with Highpoint Health
IT WAS another Friday night under the bright stadium lights for Franklin County High School varsity football player Dawson Sowers, who was in his senior year. The tension on the field was palpable,...
Xavier Farrell: Breaking records, building legacy
AT TULLAHOMA High School, recently graduated senior Xavier Farrell carved his name into the school’s history books, not just as a record-breaking basketball player but also as a multi-sport athlete,...
Jason Welch: The heart of a team
WHEN THE buzzer sounded, head coach Jason Welch grinned ear to ear as the Tullahoma Wildcats basketball players rushed onto the court, colliding in hugs, celebrating their punched ticket to the...
Bob Callison: Creating a wrestling family
THE TULLAHOMA High School Wrestling team has had a challenging and successful year, and their coach, Bob Callison, has been a pillar of support throughout it all. The 2024-25 year will be his second...
Second Annual Summer Craft Fair: Made for community
LOCAL CRAFTERS enjoyed selling handmade treasures at the Second Annual Summer Craft Fair on July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On that Sunday afternoon, colorful tents lined the parking lot in front of...
Letter From the Editor
IF YOU’VE ever seen a fighter jet cut across the sky, you know what powerful looks like. You know what freedom sounds like. That roar overhead reminds us that we live in a country where people put...
Tyler Walls: Changing lives day by day
TYLER WALLS is not just a school resource officer. At Robert E. Lee Elementary, he is a mentor when he talks to kids in the halls, a teacher when he goes to the classroom to talk about his job, a...
Catherine “Cat” Murray: Heart of service
CATHERINE “CAT” Murray never quits. When days turn hard, evenings bring fatigue, and nights offer no rest, she keeps going — not for her own gain, but to serve the people around her. Her fight and...
Col. Grant Mizell: Adventuring in aviation
WHEN HE joined the Air Force, Col. Grant Mizell dreamed of reaching for the sky. He has always chased adventure. “The thought that I could someday fly an airplane was the hook I needed,” Mizell...
Rikki Tucker: Rebuilding life with purpose
EVERY MORNING, before stepping into her day, Rikki Tucker stands in front of the mirror and reminds herself of something simple but powerful: “You got this. You can do this.” It’s more than a...
Winston Brooks: Ambassador to the community
ROWS AND rows of trees separate Arnold Air Force Base from the public areas of Tullahoma for safety and national security reasons. Still, this essential barrier disconnects the base and the local...
Live on the Lawn
THE END of May buzzes with anticipation as locals await upcoming vacations, festivals, and holidays. Live on the Lawn, hosted by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Centennial Woman’s...
Letter From the Editor
A FAMILY LOADS up their navy blue Jeep in Tennessee and takes a cross-country road trip. It’ll take several days to get to the Sequoia National Park in California. There may be hours when the Jeep...
The Rice Family: Loving people, always
“IN WHATEVER we’re doing, whether it’s at church, at home, our neighbors, ball, or whatever it may be, we just try to love on people,” Renea Rice said. And that goal captures the essence of the Rice...
David Smith: Crossing the finish line
SWEAT AND fatigue weighed upon David Smith as he dragged one foot ahead of the other, the goal within sight. His wife and children cheered as the distance between him and the target grew smaller....
Pastor Lee Brannon III: A heritage with heart
STUDENTS AT East Middle School in Tullahoma grin when they see Pastor Lee Brannon III in the halls. Brannon is East Middle School’s beloved school counselor. He is the pastor of Burning Bush...
Russell Barnett: The key to community
THE RUSSELL Barnett family has been in the automotive industry for 86 years, and their generosity and impact equally match their long-standing reputation of integrity in car sales in the community....
Celebrating sweet strength: Water’s Edge Chocolates unveils empowering new line
WATER’S EDGE Chocolates in Tullahoma recently hosted a heartwarming community event to debut its brand-new “You Are” line of chocolate bars. This inspiring series centers around uplifting and...
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...
Brianna Hale: Curating unforgettable community experiences
BRIANNA HALE always knew she wanted to run her own business — she just didn’t know what kind. With a degree in business, she initially started out making and selling home decor, but setting up for...
Tamela Hampton: Bringing style and heart home
A DAINTY SILVER bracelet, a perfectly tailored dress, a scented candle that smells like home — every item at Hampton Creek Boutique carries its own unique meaning, inviting you to find a piece that...
Jason and Lisa Wikoff: A taste of tradition
IN 1975, in Southern California, a humble sandwich shop opened its storefront doors, serving up hearty sandwiches and homemade sides to a growing crowd of loyal customers. Over the years, that shop...
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