Letter From the Editor
A STUDENT IN our community today will walk the halls of Congress with a pinned American flag on their chest. A student in our community today will pray their knees still hold when their nerves get...
John Crawford: Making music for everyone
JOHN CRAWFORD’S love of music began early, tapping in rhythm at 4 years old, belting out the “Love Boat” theme into a makeshift microphone in his living room at age 10, and later teaching himself...
Franklin Cammack: A hero in plain sight
WEST MIDDLE School computer education teacher, Franklin Cammack, is a fan of many things, but the Marvel Universe holds a special place on that list. Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and the Hulk...
The Sammich Shack: Big flavor on four wheels in Tullahoma
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 The Sammich Shack. YOU’LL USUALLY find The Sammich Shack...
Jessica Bell: The power of yet
A SECOND grade tutoring student traces sandpaper letters with her finger. Another child uses colored magnetic tiles for spelling, paying attention to having a red vowel magnet in each syllable....
Michael McGee: From stage lights to classroom bright
FOR MICHAEL McGee, the path to becoming one of Tullahoma’s most beloved special education educators didn’t begin in a classroom. It began under stage lights. A native of Tullahoma, McGee grew up in...
Kaila Walls: Building foundations with heart
THE EARLIEST years of a child’s education shape far more than their report cards — they influence how children see themselves as learners for the rest of their school journey. First grade, in...
Legend Tipps named a Silver Key Award winner
Press release submitted by Zach Birdsong, Tullahoma City Schools communications specialist TULLAHOMA HIGH School sophomore Legend Tipps was notified recently that he is a recipient of the Silver Key...
Letter From the Editor
WHEN WE think about the basic requirements of a thriving community, our minds naturally go to the grocery stores that feed us, the banks that hold our futures, and the schools that educate our...
Mutt Suttles: A life in portraits
MUTT SUTTLES doesn’t describe himself as extraordinary, even though the evidence lines the walls of his studio. Oil portraits of presidents, engineers, children, and parents long gone all surround...
43 TSC students: Mid-state honors, four musicians named to TMEA All-State Band
Press release submitted by Zach Birdsong, communications specialist JUST BEFORE winter break, the Tullahoma band programs announced that four students received All-State selections, and a total of...
Spinelli’s Pizza: Big slices, bold flavor, and zero pretension
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 Spinelli’s Pizza. SOME PLACES don’t try to impress you —...
Chandler Lawson and Jenny Nichols: Feeding children, inspiring a village
NO ONE is too young, too old, too small, or too insignificant to make a difference. Take, for instance, Tullahoma’s own Chandler Lawson. Though she was just a teenager at the time, she launched a...
Cal Henderson: Lemonade stand with heart
THIRD GRADER Calum “Cal” Henderson has a bad case of puppy love, but for a good reason. Only 8 years old, the Robert E. Lee student has made it his mission to raise funds for the Tullahoma Animal...
Bob and Sharon Elliot: Hearts that build and heal
ON THE outskirts of Tullahoma, in a beautifully decorated cottage with a welcoming front door, two visionaries dwell. Bob and Sharon Elliot are a married couple with eyes that imagine what could be...
TACC: Celebrating engagement and community
BOASTING A record-breaking 511 members, the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) had much to celebrate during its 2025 Annual Membership Celebration, “Our proudest achievement came when we were...
Letter From the Editor
LOVE IS one of those things we recognize instantly, even when we struggle to explain it. We feel it before we understand it. We see it in the quiet moments that never make headlines, and in our...
Landon Shelby: A safe harbor for faith
WE ALL need a place to feel safe, a place where we can be ourselves. Landon Shelby recognizes that need. He and his fellow staff and church members are working to make Grace Baptist Church in...
Daryl Welch: Building futures beyond homes
IN AND around Tullahoma, it’s easy to recognize Daryl Welch. For 25 years, he’s been the friendly face behind countless successful real estate deals and one of the area’s most trusted brokers with...
Nicholas Family Restaurant: A constant in Tullahoma
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 Nicholas Family Restaurant. IN A town where trends come...
Mike and Susie Young: A love that grew from friendship
IN AN energetic coffee shop on a milder-than-usual Monday night in November, Mike and Susie Young reminisce about their first years together. Nearing 40 years of marriage, the exact details of how...
Joanna Reynolds: Lending heart in hometown
Tullahoma has always been home for Joanna Reynolds. It’s home in the truest sense of the word. From her first job at Sonic on West Lincoln Street to her current role helping families achieve their...
Raquel and Coleman March: Faith through decades
“FOR I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 This bible verse stands as a cornerstone...
Hope Nunley: Coffee builds community
ON THE morning of Dec. 16, 2025, in Tullahoma, chamber members trickled in with coffee cups in hand, greeting friends and introducing themselves to faces they hadn’t yet met. Some conversations were...
Letter From the Editor
A WAITING ROOM chair creaks as someone shifts their weight. A cup of water sweats onto the lobby’s tile floor. Somewhere down the hall, a name is called. Life pauses in places like this. It always...
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