Making a splash!
Since 1959, the Tullahoma Swim Club has been making a splash in the community. Over the years they have added a team at Tullahoma High School and most recently a middle school team for both East and...
Excitement and noise… in a library?
Around 9:30 a.m., the stiff silence of the Coffee County Lannom Memorial Library slowly begins to break. Lots of little feet trample through the glass double doors, then race over to the play area...
Strangers waiting, Up and Down the Greenway
The City of Tullahoma's Recreation Department will soon host a free concert on Rock Creek Greenway at Frazier McEwen Park. The show is scheduled for September 10, 2022, from 7 until 9 p.m. The night...
The Heart Behind the Badge
Being the first line of defense and the initial person to respond to any urgent situation is a weighty responsibility to bear. Willie Young, Tullahoma High School’s school resource officer (SRO)...
Someone Has Your Back
When the smell of warm caramel coffee lingers in the air of your vehicle on the way to work, you don’t have to think about watching your back. While not every driver on the road is aware of their...
Being the Calm in the Storm
Thick black smoke pours out of an old home that sits back off of a long winding road. Though the scene looks relatively calm to the naked eye, appearances can be deceiving. Inside, red, orange, and...
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Whether good, or bad, some of the most memorable moments of a person’s life have been inside the walls of a sterile hospital. For some people, those days are incredibly painful to reflect on or...
With care and appreciation
When tragedy and hardship strike, we want to help. We demonstrate our love and care in various ways, but feeding those hit hard meets a basic need and fuels them to manage their situations. Few...
The Passing of Cleats
A particular local legend made his way back to Wilkins Stadium in 2016 to play in an alumni football game. Having left a gold star reputation on the field his senior year, it only felt right for...
From Wildcat Defensive Coordinator to Head Coach
After 29 years and a state championship title, John Olive retired as head football coach of Tullahoma High School. In his last season coaching, Tullahoma went 15-0, beating Elizabethton 21-14 in...
Cheerleaders are leaders
In her freshman year of high school, Macy Olive decided to try out for the cheerleading squad. Olive came from what she considers a “football family” and was in love with the game. She shared, “My...
Planning for growth
The city of Tullahoma is growing. Responsible for making sure that growth takes place in the correct space is Mary Samaniego. Samaniego is the planning director for the City of Tullahoma Planning...
Coffee County residents stop to help
In Coffee County’s backyard sits one of the largest and most complex flight simulation facilities in the world – the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). Within the complex are 58...
An Honest Conversation
Proverbs 24:26 reads, “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” But what kind of kiss are we talking about? Because not every kiss is enjoyable, and not every honest word is easily received....
A cheerleader’s perspective
In a small town, many components culminate to make Friday night football games the memorable experiences they are. The most notable element, of course, is the people. Individuals playing different...
Game Day Party Recipes
The electrifying atmosphere under Friday night lights is majorly fueled by loyal fans scattered across stadium seats. Young children with painted faces, parents with cushioned seats, and...
Bringing the beat to the game
You can hear them before you see them. Instruments, performing in perfect unison, send an infectious sound out into the air that alerts all who hear it that the evening’s events are about to begin....
University of Tennessee Space Institute appoints new executive director.
While it may not be the first thing someone thinks of when they think ‘Coffee County,’ the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) has been a part of the community for nearly six decades. In...
Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.
With fall sports set to get underway, Tullahoma High School (THS) recently served up a bit of news when it announced that Ashley Abraham would be taking over as the school’s new tennis coach. Prior...
Tims Ford State Park offers rappelling lessons
Tims Ford State Park (TFSP) has more to offer than what meets the eye. The park has a hidden secret not tied to any of its well-worn hiking trails, though they are an adventure of their own. The...
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center unveils new award
The Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center (CCCAC) recently unveiled a new recognition for those who work tirelessly advocating for children in Coffee County. According to the CCCAC director,...
Making the most of every day
For teacher Sharron Woodard, her approach to the classroom is all about making the most of every single day. The Tullahoma High School (THS) marketing teacher has worked tirelessly over the last two...
Good changes in industry
The beginning of the year marked a large change in the industrial community of Coffee County, as Cookeville native Stephen Crook was hired as the Coffee County Industrial Board executive director....
Beyond Victory
Chances are, if you’ve played basketball, softball, ran track, or been on the bowling team for West Middle School (WMS) or Tullahoma High School (THS) in the last 37 years, you’ve come across the...
But, God
With the first cup of steaming coffee in my hand and the stiffness still in my joints, I gently ease into my spot on the couch. A fresh, new day offers a blank page, although the to-do list in my...
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