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 | Feature, Tullahoma
Tullahoma has always been home for Joanna Reynolds. It’s home in the truest sense of the word. From her first job at Sonic on West Lincoln Street to her current role helping families achieve their dreams of homeownership at SmartBank, every chapter of her story is...
