by Sara Hook | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
The beginning of the year marked a large change in the industrial community of Coffee County, as Cookeville native Stephen Crook was hired as the Coffee County Industrial Board executive director. The selection was made through an extensive nationwide search, and...
by Kali Bradford | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
Chances are, if you’ve played basketball, softball, ran track, or been on the bowling team for West Middle School (WMS) or Tullahoma High School (THS) in the last 37 years, you’ve come across the legend, Lamont Snipes. Known affectionately and respectfully as “Coach...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
This town can seem a bit off when the Tullahoma Wildcats aren’t taking the field at Wilkins Stadium on any given Friday night. It’s quiet and feels too still. We’ve all felt it, heard it, and possibly even complained about it. Odds are, a comment like, “there’s just...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
The words “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can make for heavy hearts and tear-stained eyes in the parking lot. For...
by Wesley Bryant | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
The classroom is like railroad tracks. Hard workers spent years, decades—centuries even—laying the groundwork for the trains to run smoothly from coast to coast. They’re strong. And they last for many years to come, as train after train uses the same beams of steel...
by Tina Neeley | Aug 1, 2022 | Stories
Defining the meaning of teacher requires more than Merriam-Webster; it takes a deeper look and a second glance. More than a job with a summer-long vacation, teachers are motivated by their love for children and desire to see them succeed in life. Their motivation is...
