by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Feature
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...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Feature
DRIVE THROUGH Tullahoma’s neighborhoods, and the landscapes speak volumes. Some landscapes embrace the raw beauty of the Cumberland Plateau, with natural rock features and local greenery. Others feature perfectly sculpted edges framed by layers of mulch that border a...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
IN A liberal arts classroom at Tullahoma High School, Amy Sisk stands at the front, animatedly telling stories of monarchs, revolutions, and lessons from history. She recites facts while bringing the past to life, layering it with drama, heart, and humor. After 20...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 17, 2025 | Feature
FLYING FOR the first time is an experience like no other. Reluctant but optimistic, you step into a Cessna 172, a sleek, unassuming aircraft that promises freedom. Chief Flight Instructor Myron Yoder, calm and experienced, sits beside you, his voice steady and...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature
IN JULY 2005, Jordan Ennis and his family’s lives changed with an unexpected diagnosis. His father, Steve Ennis, whom everyone knew for his fortitude and encouraging words, had been struggling with a series of troubling symptoms. But when doctors finally gave him the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature
SOMETIMES, THE seeds of a life’s calling are planted long before we recognize them. For Cheryl Rhoads, a life invested in animal welfare was written in the stars — or perhaps in the butter bowls she used to carry frogs and critters to school as a child. She enjoyed...
