by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Cover
DISCOVER HOW the beauty of Rutledge Falls became the perfect scene for Rick Vella’s children’s book. From a young age, Vella’s mind was always in motion. It often traveled far from the classroom, creating his own stories, characters, and worlds. Whether inspired...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Stories
IN TULLAHOMA, painted murals brighten alleyways, sharing its history while offering a hopeful glimpse into the future. Welcoming storefronts invite neighbors and visitors to linger just a little longer. Children’s glee brightens the already colorful playgrounds. Even...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Stories
ON A warm summer afternoon, a group of volunteers from The Legacy Church gathered in the parking lot of an apartment complex just a stone’s throw from their new building. Church members unloaded boxes of food and set up tables with colorful flyers for upcoming events....
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Stories
GLOVES HIT punching bags, and their thuds infuse a large gym at FIT Beyond Therapy. The beat of tenacity bounces off the walls. Intensity and focus flow through the room, where Parkinson’s warriors — many in their 40s to 90s — push their limits with every punch. To an...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Feb 26, 2025 | Feature
It’s 4 a.m., and the world around him is still asleep. The only sounds are the soft rush of his breath and the steady pounding of his feet on the pavement. The crisp morning air fills his lungs, pushing him forward with each step. He doesn’t rely on music or...
