
Letter From the Editor
IF YOU’VE ever seen a fighter jet cut across the sky, you know what powerful looks like. You know what freedom sounds like. That roar overhead reminds us that we live in a country where people put...

Tyler Walls: Changing lives day by day
TYLER WALLS is not just a school resource officer. At Robert E. Lee Elementary, he is a mentor when he talks to kids in the halls, a teacher when he goes to the classroom to talk about his job, a...

Catherine “Cat” Murray: Heart of service
CATHERINE “CAT” Murray never quits. When days turn hard, evenings bring fatigue, and nights offer no rest, she keeps going — not for her own gain, but to serve the people around her. Her fight and...

Col. Grant Mizell: Adventuring in aviation
WHEN HE joined the Air Force, Col. Grant Mizell dreamed of reaching for the sky. He has always chased adventure. “The thought that I could someday fly an airplane was the hook I needed,” Mizell...

Rikki Tucker: Rebuilding life with purpose
EVERY MORNING, before stepping into her day, Rikki Tucker stands in front of the mirror and reminds herself of something simple but powerful: “You got this. You can do this.” It’s more than a...

Winston Brooks: Ambassador to the community
ROWS AND rows of trees separate Arnold Air Force Base from the public areas of Tullahoma for safety and national security reasons. Still, this essential barrier disconnects the base and the local...

Live on the Lawn
THE END of May buzzes with anticipation as locals await upcoming vacations, festivals, and holidays. Live on the Lawn, hosted by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Centennial Woman’s...

Letter From the Editor
A FAMILY LOADS up their navy blue Jeep in Tennessee and takes a cross-country road trip. It’ll take several days to get to the Sequoia National Park in California. There may be hours when the Jeep...

The Rice Family: Loving people, always
“IN WHATEVER we’re doing, whether it’s at church, at home, our neighbors, ball, or whatever it may be, we just try to love on people,” Renea Rice said. And that goal captures the essence of the Rice...

David Smith: Crossing the finish line
SWEAT AND fatigue weighed upon David Smith as he dragged one foot ahead of the other, the goal within sight. His wife and children cheered as the distance between him and the target grew smaller....

Pastor Lee Brannon III: A heritage with heart
STUDENTS AT East Middle School in Tullahoma grin when they see Pastor Lee Brannon III in the halls. Brannon is East Middle School’s beloved school counselor. He is the pastor of Burning Bush...

Russell Barnett: The key to community
THE RUSSELL Barnett family has been in the automotive industry for 86 years, and their generosity and impact equally match their long-standing reputation of integrity in car sales in the community....

Celebrating sweet strength: Water’s Edge Chocolates unveils empowering new line
WATER’S EDGE Chocolates in Tullahoma recently hosted a heartwarming community event to debut its brand-new “You Are” line of chocolate bars. This inspiring series centers around uplifting and...

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...

Brianna Hale: Curating unforgettable community experiences
BRIANNA HALE always knew she wanted to run her own business — she just didn’t know what kind. With a degree in business, she initially started out making and selling home decor, but setting up for...

Lexie Heath: History and style meet at Yellow Tulip Design
WHEN LEXIE Heath first stepped inside the historic Daniel House at 206 E. Lincoln St., she felt its history settle around her — there was something undeniably special about the place. But nothing...

Tamela Hampton: Bringing style and heart home
A DAINTY SILVER bracelet, a perfectly tailored dress, a scented candle that smells like home — every item at Hampton Creek Boutique carries its own unique meaning, inviting you to find a piece that...

Jason and Lisa Wikoff: A taste of tradition
IN 1975, in Southern California, a humble sandwich shop opened its storefront doors, serving up hearty sandwiches and homemade sides to a growing crowd of loyal customers. Over the years, that shop...

Dave Buckman: Hard work, heart, and a little mulch
DRIVE THROUGH Tullahoma’s neighborhoods, and the landscapes speak volumes. Some landscapes embrace the raw beauty of the Cumberland Plateau, with natural rock features and local greenery. Others...

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...

Atticus Hensley: Building an artistic legacy
THE FIRST thing you notice when stepping into Tullahoma middle and high schools is the creativity — a nice blend of colors, movement, and melody coming from every corner. The gymnasium boasts...

Anthony and Jessica Earhart: Faith fuels recovery
THERE’S A certain kind of light that shines on people who have walked through darkness and come out the other side. You can see it in Anthony and Jessica Earhart, the husband-and-wife duo behind...

Andrea Parson: Empowering students socially, emotionally, & academically
ANDREA PARSON leaned in at a corner lunch table in Robert E. Lee Elementary’s cafeteria. Her genuine smile set the tone as students opened up about their day. Between bites of lunch, she helped them...

Monica Blake-Beasley: Full circle service
MONICA BLAKE-BEASLEY’S story could be the script for the ultimate comeback — brimming with tough decisions, unexpected turns, and growth that didn’t come easy. As a former police officer and now a...

Amy Sisk: Bringing history to life
IN A liberal arts classroom at Tullahoma High School, Amy Sisk stands at the front, animatedly telling stories of monarchs, revolutions, and lessons from history. She recites facts while bringing...
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