Rikki Tucker: Rebuilding life with purpose

Rikki Tucker: Rebuilding life with purpose

EVERY MORNING, before stepping into her day, Rikki Tucker stands in front of the mirror and reminds herself of something simple but powerful: “You got this. You can do this.” It’s more than a mantra. It’s the foundation of how she rebuilt a life once clouded by...
Winston Brooks: Ambassador to the community

Winston Brooks: Ambassador to the community

ROWS AND rows of trees separate Arnold Air Force Base from the public areas of Tullahoma for safety and national security reasons. Still, this essential barrier disconnects the base and the local community. Colonel Mizell, commander of Arnold Engineering Development...
Pastor Lee Brannon III: A heritage with heart

Pastor Lee Brannon III: A heritage with heart

STUDENTS AT East Middle School in Tullahoma grin when they see Pastor Lee Brannon III in the halls. Brannon is East Middle School’s beloved school counselor. He is the pastor of Burning Bush Original Church of God in Belvidere, where he has served for 24 years with...
Russell Barnett: The key to community

Russell Barnett: The key to community

THE RUSSELL Barnett family has been in the automotive industry for 86 years, and their generosity and impact equally match their long-standing reputation of integrity in car sales in the community. Russell Barnett’s father, Albert Barnett, started his car business in...
Jason and Lisa Wikoff: A taste of tradition

Jason and Lisa Wikoff: A taste of tradition

IN 1975, in Southern California, a humble sandwich shop opened its storefront doors, serving up hearty sandwiches and homemade sides to a growing crowd of loyal customers. Over the years, that shop grew into a beloved local staple. Jason Wikoff started working there...