by Rachael Smith | Jul 10, 2025 | Feature, Tullahoma
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...
by Becca Roberts | Jul 10, 2025 | Feature, Tullahoma
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...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 12, 2025 | Feature, Tullahoma
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...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 12, 2025 | Feature, Tullahoma
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...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 8, 2025 | Feature, Tullahoma
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, Tullahoma
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...
