by Becca Roberts | Jul 10, 2025 | Cover
WHEN HE joined the Air Force, Col. Grant Mizell dreamed of reaching for the sky. He has always chased adventure. “The thought that I could someday fly an airplane was the hook I needed,” Mizell said. “The thought that I’d break the surly bonds of earth and go chase...
by Gabriel Huff | Jun 12, 2025 | Cover
SWEAT AND fatigue weighed upon David Smith as he dragged one foot ahead of the other, the goal within sight. His wife and children cheered as the distance between him and the target grew smaller. Most importantly, as he finally crossed the finish line, he felt the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Cover
A DAINTY SILVER bracelet, a perfectly tailored dress, a scented candle that smells like home — every item at Hampton Creek Boutique carries its own unique meaning, inviting you to find a piece that speaks to your heart. Just a mile past Lowes in Tullahoma, Hampton...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Cover
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...
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 | Feb 24, 2025 | Cover
Grief has a way of shaking the very foundation of a person’s soul. It is a force that can leave even the strongest among us questioning everything they hold dear. Yet, as relentless as grief is, it also has the power to light a flicker of hope that guides a...
