Letter From the Editor
THE CREAK of an old wooden floor, the worn edges of a brick building, the way a nameplate on a storefront shines a little softer with age. These are not just small details from the past. They are...
The Coffee Pot: A century-old tradition
THE RED Raiders stadium was packed as thousands of football fans gathered to witness Coffee County history: The 100th Coffee Pot. The Coffee Pot is the annual football game between Coffee County...
Clayton Rees: The Story Keeper
AT 31,000 feet above Hiroshima, Maj. Clyde Kendall Rees received an order that would unknowingly make him a witness to a pivotal moment in history: “Start taking pictures and don’t stop!” His...
Clark Bussell: Hidden treasures
WALLS WERE carefully stripped away, panel by panel, as a small crew deconstructed an old, battered home on land that Clark Bussell had purchased to expand his landscaping business. A gentleman had...
Whiskey Trail BBQ & Steakhouse: A local flavor landmark
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 Whiskey Trail BBQ & Steakhouse. IF YOU’RE craving...
Jody Curtis: Beechcraft Heritage Museum
WHEN STEPPING into the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, visitors are immediately transported into another time and place, filled with aircraft from the earliest days of aviation up to the present....
Bubba Ingleburger: Builders Supply Co.’s second century
PHILLIP “BUBBA” Ingleburger heard the jangle of the door at Builders Supply Co. at 301 SE Atlantic St. one morning in the spring of 2025. He was surprised to find people from the Tennessee...
Dr. Elizabeth Taylor: History revealed
ALTHOUGH SHE has never lived in Tennessee, Dr. Elizabeth Taylor of McDonough, Georgia, has become the foremost expert on Camp Forrest, a piece of Tullahoma’s lesser-known history. Named after Nathan...
Ashley Abraham: Keeping communities connected
ASHLEY ABRAHAM started as the sole United Way director for three Tennessee counties in 2020, not realizing she would then navigate a pandemic while managing a large nonprofit. Five years later, the...
Emma-Grace Weitzman: Returning to her roots
EMMA-GRACE WEITZMAN wipes down the sleek counters at her luxury salon, Blended Hair Studio, while her partner and co-owner, Lexie Roles, checks the appointment calendar for the week. Pink throw...
George Dickel: Front Porch Fridays
THE EXPANSIVE porch of Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (George Dickel Distillery) transforms into an outdoor stage for spirited live music during Front Porch Fridays, held monthly from May to October...
Letter From the Editor
“FRANKENSTEIN,” PUBLISHED in 1818, is considered the first science fiction novel. The Gothic story cracked open an entire genre of literature that has endless new entries today. It inspired...
REMINDER from Elk River Public Utility District
PLANTING A summer vegetable garden, installing a fence to keep your animals safe, replacing a mailbox post, or simply digging a hole for a single shrub may seem harmless. But according to the Elk...
Russell Barnett: Community first
RUSSELL BARNETT built his automotive business the same way he raised his family: with integrity, faith, and an unfailing commitment to putting people first. When his father, Albert Barnett, started...
Gracie Austell: Rising to the occasion
THE DELICIOUS aroma of warm, fresh-baked bread permeates Gracie Austell’s home. The young entrepreneur crafts each loaf with finesse, just the way her nana taught her. Austell’s younger sister,...
Kylee Holt: Lessons in leadership
KYLEE HOLT stands at ease in front of Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce members attending one of the monthly coffee meetings. She speaks eloquently, introducing herself and giving updates on her...
Legacy Creamery: Scoops of gold 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 Legacy Creamery. EXPLORING HIDDEN gems in small-town...
Logan Roberts: A million dreams
ONE OF a kind. Creative. Budding entrepreneur. Humanitarian. Clothing brand designer. Inspirational motivator — and only 17 years old? Logan Roberts will graduate from high school in December and...
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...
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