by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Feature, Tullahoma
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 grew into a beloved local staple. Jason Wikoff started working there...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Feature, Tullahoma
DRIVE THROUGH Tullahoma’s neighborhoods, and the landscapes speak volumes. Some landscapes embrace the raw beauty of the Cumberland Plateau, with natural rock features and local greenery. Others feature perfectly sculpted edges framed by layers of mulch that border a...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Stories, Tullahoma
THE FIRST thing you notice when stepping into Tullahoma middle and high schools is the creativity — a nice blend of colors, movement, and melody coming from every corner. The gymnasium boasts student artwork, from bold, abstract brushstrokes to careful sketches of...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Stories, Tullahoma
ANDREA PARSON leaned in at a corner lunch table in Robert E. Lee Elementary’s cafeteria. Her genuine smile set the tone as students opened up about their day. Between bites of lunch, she helped them untangle conflicts, celebrate small victories, and build friendships....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover, Tullahoma
MONICA BLAKE-BEASLEY’S story could be the script for the ultimate comeback — brimming with tough decisions, unexpected turns, and growth that didn’t come easy. As a former police officer and now a local educator in Tullahoma, Blake-Beasley has walked through fire and...
