by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Feature
AUDREY SWEETON, age 6 ½, is making her mark on her sprawling family farm. As you engage with Audrey and her father, Matt Sweeton, among the charm of their farmhouse, it becomes evident that Audrey’s journey is about more than tending to animals and crops. It’s about...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Feature
ALOW RUMBLE pulsed through the speakers. The bassline laid the foundation. Steve Brewster inhaled, inspiration filling his body. The drummer beside him gave him a quick nod. Brewster nodded back, his heart hammering a steady rhythm against his ribs. Then, the first...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Feature
TWELVE-YEAR-OLD Mathias Montoya watched, wide-eyed, as his parents tucked their crisp uniforms into their starched pants. The morning light glinted off their polished boots, symbolizing the years they’d dedicated to serving their country in the Navy’s Medical...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jun 15, 2024 | Feature
AS AIDAN Ralston looked at the inscription on his treasured copy of “The Gallant Man,” he couldn’t help but feel inspired by the words of Desmond Doss. Doss was a World War II (WWII) hero who saved lives without firing a shot, and his story spoke to Aidan in ways...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Feature
THE RICH scent of fresh coffee mixes with the sweetness of warm baked goods — a delightful welcome as you push open the chocolate brown door of this cozy establishment. As you step inside, your eyes travel across Celtic artwork and decor adorning the walls. Gentle...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Feature
WALKING THROUGH the doors of AxeScape in Tullahoma, you’re immediately immersed in an atmosphere that pulsates with adrenaline and excitement. In one corner, a group of friends channels their inner lumberjacks, and each throw is accentuated by a satisfying thud as the...
