
Chris Clemens: There’s power in perseverance
It’s 4 a.m., and the world around him is still asleep. The only sounds are the soft rush of his breath and the steady pounding of his feet on the pavement. The crisp morning air fills his lungs,...

The Pogue Family: Boldness amid adversity
Clay and Ellen Pogue sat at the kitchen table, sharing a meal with their family — a moment they cherished each evening since their family was formed. Across from them sat two young boys with a look...

Shannon Cole: A heart for beauty and rescue
When you walk through the doors of Blessed Forever Aesthetics in Tullahoma, you’re stepping into Shannon Cole’s world. Every detail, from the calming colors on the walls to the gentle sound of...

Lea Hibdon: Moving together in faith
It’s Monday evening in Tullahoma, and the gym at Grace Baptist Church is full of life. The lights are low, the disco ball is spinning, and the room resounds with upbeat music as women of all ages...

Wendy Haywood: A heartfelt reflection on life, loss, and faith
Grief has a way of shaking the very foundation of a person's soul. It is a force that can leave even the strongest among us questioning everything they hold dear. Yet, as relentless as grief is, it...

Letter From the Editor
You know that first breath of spring? The way the warmer air gives you goosebumps — the air is soft, full of promise, carrying hints of something new. After months of cold, we step outside, and for...

Dr. Stephen Bills: Embracing Humility & Humanity
What does it mean to practice medicine in a world increasingly reliant on technology? Dr. Stephen Bills, an internal medicine physician, offers a refreshing perspective. He prides himself on...

Dr. Cason Roberson: A New Course
The story behind how Dr. Cason Roberson went from aspiring to be a pro golf manager to an impactful orthodontist reveals the unexpected turns life can take — and how a single conversation can change...

Philip Hill: Strong Friendships and Sustainable Fitness
Philip Hill's career in physiotherapy, like many in the athletic world, began with his own injuries. “I played sports and got injured, and I liked helping people,” he said. “I wanted to stay a part...

Dr. Collin Bills: Guided by Faith
Orthopedic Surgery is advancing at an unprecedented pace in a rapidly evolving medical field. Amid these essential advancements, it’s reassuring to know that a love for humanity can surpass even the...

Christine Jones: Inspiring Hope
When Christine Jones pops her head into the class at Bel-Aire Elementary School, one child’s smile lights up the room. He runs to her, bursting to tell her about his week as they head to the...

Greg Gressel: Sjpac Connects, Inspires, and Heals Through the Power of Art
The audience holds its breath as the velvet curtain rolls back, revealing the stage of Tullahoma’s South Jackson Performing Arts Center (SJPAC). This moment, repeated numerous times over the years,...

Letter From the Editor
A nurse walked down the hallway his mother walked decades before he did. Beep … beep … he could hear the sounds from patients’ rooms. He kept a small keepsake pinned to his scrubs, a pin his mother...

Lisa Marcrom: The Art of Healing
Lisa Marcrom's fingers glided across her client’s tense muscles, a particular relaxation method that seemed to soothe the body and mind. The client’s crumpled brow started to soften as her hands...

Lorna Mitchell: It Takes a Village
A house mother stepped out of her small cottage, clutching a book in her hand. It was warm outside, but what truly stirred the ground were the joyful shouts and the pattering of tiny feet. Children...

Casa Mexico Tex-Mex Restaurant: An Experience for the Senses
Walking toward the door, you are greeted by neon lights and colorful architecture at Casa Mexico. Smiling faces lead you to your table, welcoming you into a cozy interior with music playing and a...

Letter From the Editor
The people of the year 1000 faced division, uncertainty, and fear for the future. They didn’t know it then, but they stood at the edge of change, transitioning from the Dark Ages to the Middle Ages....

Catherine Stephens: Ripple Effects of Love and Leadership
Catherine Stephens didn’t plan a career as a superintendent — it developed naturally, like a story she was meant to live. Early in the mornings, one could find her in the classroom, her smile...

Joe Capezza: A Cycle of Inspiration
Five-year-old Joe Capezza gripped the handlebars of his favorite bicycle as he raced down his neighborhood street, his tiny legs pumping with all the force they could muster. The breeze whipped...

Lyle and Valerie Russell: Falconry, Family, and Conservation
Journey, a majestic red-tailed hawk, soared effortlessly above the canopy, her keen eyes scanning the forest below. A master hunter, she has learned to rely on her instincts to survive in the wild....

Vera Lund: Finding ‘Fur’Ever Homes
Young Vera Lund held tightly to the frayed leash of her new companion — a prize from a raffle that would forever change her life. Her scrappy mixed dog with tender eyes was a confidant who would...

Hardships and Hope
LORNA MITCHELL stood and smiled warmly inside a small children’s home in Central Africa. The children enamored her with their warm, coffee-brown faces and cheerful spirits as radiant as the summer...

Transforming Grief Into Hope
GRIEF IS a deeply personal and often misunderstood experience. Jack (Robert) Kennington’s career in grief recovery began as a profession and evolved into his calling. It’s a way to help others...

Kindness is Free & Priceless
KIMBERLY SHEARIN has always been a high achiever who looks for ways to be a blessing to others. Although originally from Smyrna, she moved to Tullahoma in 1998 to live with her dad and to attend...

A New Era of Sports Leadership
IN THE very gym where they once raced across the court, ponytails flying and coaches calling plays in sync with dribbling basketballs, Julia Duncan and McKenna Buckner now stride courtside with...
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