Wellworth Bank: Providing service and hometown hospitality for over 100 years
Don't let the name fool you. Traders Bank hasn’t disappeared, but it does have a new name. Recognized by the state as a century business, Traders Bank adopted the Wellworth brand and name in October...
Sharon Nelius: Supporting students beyond the classroom
Sharon Nelius remembers the kindergartners who would wander into her elementary guidance office for the first time, looking small and nervous but full of potential. Each little face represented the...
Eleanor Giacoletti: Finding life lessons in every note
Eleanor Giacoletti is a renowned pianist. For most of her life, ebony and ivory keys have brought her and the hundreds of students she has taught tremendous joy and great satisfaction. “Music was an...
Coffee Pot: A community comes together
One of the most iconic matchups in Coffee County sports is the high school football game known as the Coffee Pot, with longtime rivals the Tullahoma Wildcats and Coffee County Red Raiders taking the...
Letter From the Editor
The old courthouse square smells of rain-dampened limestone and the sweet, heavy scent of blooming magnolias. There is a specific texture to the past here; it’s in the smooth, worn dip of a marble...
Jeff Damron: Building the circle of success
Sometimes the road we take leads us back home. Such is the case for Jeff Damron. He was only 15 when he took on his first job as a referee for the city’s church basketball league, and he continued...
Monty Hawkins: Rooting for the trees
The eerie wail of Tullahoma’s tornado siren bellowed on Aug. 1, 2012. Storms beat down on houses, structures stood braced against high winds, and power lines began to fall. Monty Hawkins clocked in...
Alley Dogs: Comfort food with a side of conversation
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Alley Dogs. Sometimes you don’t need a fancy night out....
Stan McNabb Automotive: Fall Crisp Air and Unbelievable October Lease Specials!
Hi there, Chevy here! October has officially arrived, and I couldn't be happier. The morning air has that refreshing autumn crispness, the leaves are starting to turn on the lot, and my human...
Letter From the Editor
You can hear it before you see it — the rhythmic, muffled “one-and two-and” of a marching band practicing in the early heat, the squeak of sneakers on a freshly waxed court, and the focused...
Taylor Whitt & Justin Blackburn: Uniting forces to protect high-risk students
According to statistics from the FBI, an estimated 460,000 children in the United States are reported missing every year. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation estimates 500-600 children are...
Shelby Dowdy-Scrivnor: Pouring love into a legacy
Come. Sit. Stay. Though these words are usually reserved for favorite pooches, entrepreneur Shelby Dowdy-Scrivnor proudly proclaims these words to her favorite customers, both regulars and those...
Hometown BBQ Shack: Smoke leads the way
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Hometown BBQ Shack. Before you even put the truck in...
Maggie Lynch: Ready for takeoff
For Tullahoma native Maggie Lynch, her senior year wasn’t just a celebration of endings — it was a launchpad. Every class she took, every mentor she worked alongside, and every opportunity she...
Peyton Fritz: Creativity knows no limits
For 10-year-old Peyton Fritz, creativity is everywhere. A simple object she comes across can take on a whole new life, thanks to her creative mind. A blank piece of paper can turn into a story. A...
Holly Logan: Building bridges through language
For Westwood teacher Holly Logan, language has always been a way to bridge connections. Connections that help to bridge gaps, lift up individuals, and equip her students with the tools they need for...
VA250 Car Project: Speed meets heat in Tullahoma on September 10th & 11th
When a machine built to break speed records rolls into town, local car fans, engineers, and history lovers have good reason to get excited. The world’s fastest stock car is making a special stop in...
Stan McNabb Automotive: Fetch big Fall savings this month
Hi there, Chevy here! Can you believe September is already here? The morning air is getting a little crisp, football season is kicking off, and my human brother and sister are officially settled...
Stan McNabb Automotive: Fetch the perfect family ride
Hi there, Chevy here! August is officially here, and wow, things have been absolute chaos at home — the good kind, mostly! My human brother and sister are getting ready to head back to school, which...
Letter From the Editor
The morning's dew clings to the laces of cleats as the sun begins to peek over the bleachers. You can smell it: the earthy mix of freshly cut turf and the faint, metallic scent of the stadium lights...
Cody McMurtry and Mick Shuran: The stories behind the scoreboard
There's something special about hometown sports. It’s not just the final score or the Friday night lights. It’s the stories behind the people wearing the jerseys, coaching from the sidelines, or...
Easton “Kid Rocket” Daddio: Childhood meets the checkered flag
At just 8 years old, Easton “Kid Rocket” Daddio is already making a name for himself on the racetrack. But behind the quick reflexes and growing list of accomplishments is still a regular little boy...
Kountry Kafe: A seat at the family table
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Kountry Kafe. If you're looking for the kind of local...
Patrick Alderman: A Tullahoma High School Wildcat in the making
Eight-year-old Patrick Alderman has been a Tullahoma High School Wildcat fan for as long as he can remember. “Ever since I was born,” Patrick said, without exaggeration. Patrick, who attends Robert...
Levi Monroe: Born to skate
Levi Monroe is 12 years old and already has a successful hockey career. He is a rising eighth grader at Tennessee Virtual Academy who plays AAA-level ice hockey with the Junior Predators...
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