by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 15, 2024 | Stories, Tullahoma
SAM MELTON perched on the edge of the bench, the buzz of spring training swirling around him — but his focus was solely on Ted Williams. The legendary hitter’s gaze was sharp as he analyzed the young players, predicting which ones had the grit to succeed and which...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 15, 2024 | Stories, Tullahoma
GROWING UP on a farm teaches you a lot about life — hard work, commitment, respect, and the resilience to get back up when you fall. For Leslie Copeland, these lessons have profoundly shaped her life and career, making her a true champion. Copeland’s childhood on her...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 15, 2024 | Stories, Tullahoma
THE CLAMOR of the crowd at Tom Black Track filled the air as a small boy, barely 4 years old, was hoisted high above the grounds by his father. Giant shadows stretched from the packed bleachers, engulfing the legendary track field where legends were made, and this...
by Wesley Bryant | Aug 15, 2024 | Stories, Tullahoma
THE CROWD fills the stands, row after row, of people in our high school’s colors. The family in front of you sits down with a fresh hot dog from the concession stand. It’s still steaming with a drizzle of ketchup laced across the top from end to end. It smells so good...
by Guest Writer | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories, Tullahoma
TUCKED AWAY in the heart of Tullahoma, Sushi Thai offers a delightful fusion of Japanese and Thai cuisines, creating a dining experience that is both familiar and exciting. As you step inside, the ambiance immediately sets the stage for a culinary journey. Soft...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories, Tullahoma
AT JUST 12 years old, Angie Sanders’ mother was brutally murdered at the hands of an abusive ex-boyfriend. It was a nightmare that never seemed to end. The trauma left scars that wouldn’t heal for years. In February 2021, Sanders’ world was rocked again. Just as she...
