by Kali Bradford | Apr 9, 2026 | Stories, Tullahoma
JOHN CRAWFORD’S love of music began early, tapping in rhythm at 4 years old, belting out the “Love Boat” theme into a makeshift microphone in his living room at age 10, and later teaching himself multiple instruments throughout his teens. That lifelong passion...
by Kali Bradford | Apr 9, 2026 | Stories, Tullahoma
WEST MIDDLE School computer education teacher, Franklin Cammack, is a fan of many things, but the Marvel Universe holds a special place on that list. Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and the Hulk are all heroes with extraordinary abilities who amaze and inspire us....
by Kali Bradford | Apr 9, 2026 | Feature, Tullahoma
FOR MICHAEL McGee, the path to becoming one of Tullahoma’s most beloved special education educators didn’t begin in a classroom. It began under stage lights. A native of Tullahoma, McGee grew up in a family full of performers, surrounded by song and dance. He, along...
by Kali Bradford | Apr 9, 2026 | Feature, Tullahoma
THE EARLIEST years of a child’s education shape far more than their report cards — they influence how children see themselves as learners for the rest of their school journey. First grade, in particular, is a pivotal moment. It’s the year when children begin to read...
by Kali Bradford | Feb 12, 2026 | Cover, Tullahoma
IN AN energetic coffee shop on a milder-than-usual Monday night in November, Mike and Susie Young reminisce about their first years together. Nearing 40 years of marriage, the exact details of how they got together might be a little fuzzy. You see, over the last 39...
