Letter From the Editor
THE SCREEN door clicks shut with a familiar rattle. The backpack makes a heavy thud when it hits the floor. It’s the smell of a roast that’s been simmering all afternoon, garlic and slow-cooked...
Brittany Smith: A cup of kindness
BRITTANY SMITH rarely checked her Ring camera, but that Tuesday, she did. She wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. It was just another moment in a life full of work, raising three...
Brett Henley: Service at every altitude
AT 14, Brett Henley came home from school expecting a normal afternoon. Instead, his father greeted him with a surprise. “You’ve got a job,” he said. Fifteen minutes later, Henley walked into the 41...
Bluegill Grill: Lake days, big bites, and bold flavors
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 Bluegill Grill. AT BLUEGILL Grill, the menu reads like a...
The Clarneau family: Building faith, family, and community at The Well
THERE’S AN old saying that goes, “Blood makes you related. Love makes you family.” Clint and Valerie Clarneau take this old saying to heart. The couple, along with their children and grandchildren,...
The Moore family: Cheering for the home team
TRAVIS AND Carrie Moore put forth a team effort to keep up with their family’s schedule. All five of the Moores are dedicated to supporting each other and to pursuing their own favorite activities....
The Wheeler family: Big families and big dreams work together
EVER SINCE he was a teenager, Nathan Wheeler has been building things. When it was time for him to choose a career, he considered other options, but construction was the natural choice. He made a...
Women impacting the community: Celebrating service and success
THE TULLAHOMA Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) hosted its annual Women Impacting the Community awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, sponsored by SmartBank. The event celebrates local women who...
Motlow State Community College: Boosting regional healthcare education
Motlow State Community College announced it will begin delivering high-quality learning for surgical technology fields starting in the fall 2026 semester. The new academic program is designed to...
Stan McNabb: June is going to the dogs (in the best way possible)
Hi, I'm Chevy. Yes, I was named after the dealership. No, I don't think that's weird, I think it's ruffly the greatest honor a dog could receive. June has been absolutely tail-wagging fantastic, and...
One22West: Squarely satisfying
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 One22West. TUCKED JUST off the square, One22West is one...
Tina Rose: Building a dream at T. Michelle Clothiers
TINA ROSE has always believed that dreams don’t arrive fully formed — they grow, little by little, from the things you love most. For her, that love was clothing: the textures, the colors, the way a...
Tullahoma Lanes: Rolling fun for generations
FOR DECADES, Tullahoma Lanes has been a place where families gather, leagues compete, and friendships form over strikes, spares, and the occasional gutter ball. Folks of all ages and backgrounds can...
Kathy Sherrill: Curating treasures at Gigi’s Nest
UPON STEPPING foot into Gigi’s Nest, one of Tullahoma’s best-kept secrets, you are instantly welcomed by pieces both old and new. Each one seems to speak to customers searching for a special...
Miriam’s House: Gala celebrates recovery mission
WOMEN’S RECOVERY program Miriam’s House recently held a garden gala on March 28, bringing together supporters and community members to highlight the organization’s work and its impact on women in...
Letter From the Editor
WHEN YOU choose a locally owned business over a national chain, you’re not just spending your money, you’re planting it. And the roots of that investment reach deep. Every dollar counts, and it...
Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce: Above and beyond
CHAMBERS OF commerce boost local economies and strengthen communities. This past year, the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) stood out, earning the statewide 2025 Chamber of the Year award....
44 TCS students qualify for FBLA National Leadership Conference
Story and photos courtesy of TCS Communications Specialist, Zach Birdsong TULLAHOMA CITY Schools had 44 students qualify for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership...
Motlow State Community College: Four new career-ready programs
Motlow State Community College is expanding its academic footprint at the Fayetteville campus, introducing four high-demand programs designed to provide students with career-ready skills. The...
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....
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...
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