Zach Birdsong Shares the Love of His Community Through Stories.
Chances are, if you’ve played a school sport in the last 10 years or had a child who did, you know Zach Birdsong’s name. Those of us who know him are familiar with the sights of him walking quickly...
The Lemings Are Building Community Through Their Passion.
Fostering a sense of community is an essential aspect of a thriving society. For communities like Tullahoma, a sense of belonging, common goals, and shared values are critical for growth and...
“Chicago the Musical” Presents a Theatrical Benchmark for Motlow Students
The Motlow college College Theatre department recently presented the iconic “Chicago the Musical” production for its latest production. Set in Chicago in the jazz age, the musical is based on a...
Recipes: Flavor the Day With Backyard Grilling.
The breeze carries a hickory-smoked aroma from the nearby grill throughout the backyard as the family laughs and catches up in the early summer sunshine. It’s Dad’s day, but any excuse to get...
Letter From The Editor – Your Local Summer Guide
The air is thick and heavy, like a woolen blanket draped over the landscape. The sun blazes down, casting a golden glow over the world below. The grass is tall and green, swaying in the breeze like...
Faith: “I Got You, Girl.”
It is the best of times; it is (sometimes) the worst of times. I have three children, ages 16, 12, and 5. It’s not lost on me how fast they grow. Now, with a child who is nearing 18, it really does...
Tedx Showcases Local Excellence in 3rd Event
TedxTullahoma recently held its third annual South Jackson Civic Center event. The event featured people from different walks of life sharing their inspiring stories. Speakers included Arianna...
Habitat for Humanity Looks to Build In Tullahoma
They say home is where the heart is; for one local nonprofit organization, it is their mission to bring the hearts of well-deserved citizens home. With that mission in mind, the Highland Rim Habitat...
Long-Running South Jackson Goes Country Show Brings the Community Together
Summertime in Tullahoma means a couple of things — school is out, the pool is open, and South Jackson Goes Country (SJGC) will take place in August. It’s a local three-day event that folks mark...
Mother and Daughter Team Make Local Theatre a Family Affair.
It is one of the most magical moments in the production of “Cinderella.” With Cinderella’s hopes of attending Prince Charming’s ball after her evil stepsisters tear her gown to shreds dashed, her...
Area Activities Welcome Families to Make the Most of Summer.
Finding something the whole family can do during the summer can be challenging. The beach is too crowded, and the amusement parks are too far away. And both can be astronomically expensive. You are...
Explore Summer’s Invitation to Escape and Explore.
Summer's not just for outdoors! Fellowship with friends and family while experiencing our area’s best arts and entertainment, indoors and out. Don’t forget the fireworks, but there’s more than...
Get Ready for a Musical Rendezvous This Summer.
Summer is a season of warmth, joy, and fun. It is a time when people get together to enjoy the outdoors, dance to great music, and make unforgettable memories. Summer music festivals are a perfect...
The Annual Chamber Event Celebrates All Things Local.
Local business owners, community leaders, and chamber members recently came together for the annual 2022 Membership Celebration hosted by the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce. Held at the...
Recipes – Nothing Tastes Like Mama’s Cooking.
Ever catch the aroma of a memory? You know the one — your mama’s Sunday pot roast, fried onions and potatoes, chocolate chip cookies, or cinnamon rolls? We do our best to recreate them for our...
Letter From the Editor – The Impact of ‘Shop Local’
The economic Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when...
Faith – Dare to Finish the Race
Star olympian Usain Bolt is known as the fastest man in the world, and his reputation was cemented when he won the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London...
Local Teachers Association Gives Back to Fellow Teachers and the Community
Patsy Moore, Ann Black Jennings, Ginny Pack, and Sheila Seay — each is considered somewhat royalty in the Tullahoma City School System, even if they don’t realize it. They spent decades molding...
Kaitlyn Brown Earns the Title of the Area’s First Female Eagle Scout
Sophomore Kaitlyn Brown is paving the way for young girls in the local Scouting community. In 2019, she joined Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 1581. Her membership came after a nationwide...
Legacy Creamery – Cassy Grow Shares a Legacy Through Gelato.
Gelato is the rich, sweeter, and fluffier cousin of ice cream. The common word for ice cream in the Italian language, its roots go back to 16th-century Florence. There is also evidence that China...
Tullahoma Drug Store Aids in Health and Care
There is a long-held debate about when the first drugstore appeared in the United States. According to the website drugstoremuseum.com, some claim that the first drugstore in America was in New...
Hands-On Science Welcomes All to Come and Enjoy the Wonders of Science
The hands-on Science Center (HOSC) has been well-known in Tullahoma for almost three decades. Local children have grown up with the center attending summer camps, visiting on field trips, hanging...
The Celtic Cup Welcomes All to Gather and Relax
"Have you ever heard of the third place?” When first hearing those words, you might think it’s a trendy new club opening in Nashville. However, the third place is actually a type of establishment...
‘Threads’ Replaces Tullahoma’s Established ‘Sweat Shop.’
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Craig’s List’s Craig Newmark ... what do all of these have in common? Each had seemingly “crazy ideas” that turned into multimillion-dollar...
Highland Rim Scottish Society Celebrates Its Annual “Burns Night.”
The Highland Rim Scottish Society (HRSS) celebrated Burns Night, a celebration of the famous Bard of Scotland, Robert “Rabbie” Burns, and all things Scottish. The annual festivities are a welcome...
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