Dr. Chantal Shelstad: From pain to purpose

Dr. Chantal Shelstad: From pain to purpose

LONG BEFORE she opened her chiropractic medical practice, Dr. Chantal Shelstad learned that purpose can be found within pain. Daily, she watched her husband, Brandon, then 25 and newly assigned to the Army infantry in Hawaii, come home from work bent over like an...
Tim Tucker: From Army service to firefighting

Tim Tucker: From Army service to firefighting

FOR TULLAHOMA native and firefighter Tim Tucker, service has always been more than a choice; it’s been a way of life. From his years in the military to his role with the Tullahoma Fire Department, Tucker has built a career rooted in sacrifice, camaraderie, and a...
Mark Matzkiw: Dedicated park ranger

Mark Matzkiw: Dedicated park ranger

IN TENNESSEE’S vast network of state parks, park rangers serve as more than stewards of nature. They’re trained first responders, ready to act when emergencies strike. Whether it’s a hiker lost in the Smokies, a medical crisis on the Cumberland Plateau, or a wildfire...