Col. Grant Mizell: Adventuring in aviation

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 said. “The thought that I’d break the surly bonds of earth and go chase...
Winston Brooks: Ambassador to the community

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 community. Colonel Mizell, commander of Arnold Engineering Development...
Live on the Lawn

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 Club, is one of the earliest celebrations of the summer season. It was...
Pastor Lee Brannon III: A heritage with heart

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 Original Church of God in Belvidere, where he has served for 24 years with...
Russell Barnett: The key to community

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. Russell Barnett’s father, Albert Barnett, started his car business in...