by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Feature
TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Mathias Montoya watched, wide-eyed, as his parents tucked their crisp uniforms into their starched pants. The morning light glinted off their polished boots, symbolizing the years they’d dedicated to serving their country in the Navy’s Medical...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Cover
ESTABLISHED JUST days before the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) symbolized a ray of hope during one of the darkest periods in American history. Initially conceived as a civilian defense force, CAP swiftly evolved into a...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories
WALKING THROUGH the double doors, a medley of grunts, thuds, and sneakers squeaking against polished floors fills the air. Bodies blur across the spring floor, twisting, leaping, and defying gravity. A young girl, eyes narrowed in focus, launches herself skyward in a...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Feature
WALKING THROUGH the doors of AxeScape in Tullahoma, you’re immediately immersed in an atmosphere that pulsates with adrenaline and excitement. In one corner, a group of friends channels their inner lumberjacks, and each throw is accentuated by a satisfying thud as the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Stories
YOU’RE CRUISING down a scenic highway in Middle Tennessee with the windows rolled down. A gentle breeze, carrying the sweet, oaky scent of aging whiskey, overtakes you. It’s an invitation to slow down and savor the moment, and it leads you right to the doorstep of...
