A Celebration of Scots
A piper stands atop a grassy mound moving his bagpipe to and fro, playing songs of his kinsman that have been passed down for centuries. The sights of weavers and craftsmen honing their ancestral...
Story time in the great outdoors
Nestled alongside the Rock Creek Greenway in Tullahoma is a storybook trail that encourages families to read together and spend some time in the great outdoors. The trail opened to the public in...
Prepping for Back to School
It might be one of the most exciting yet stressful times of the year, rivaling that of Christmas. It requires preparation, planning, logistics, time, and money. I’m almost sure there are military...
50 years of dedication to education
Imagine being Neil Armstrong for a moment. As the very first man on the moon, he undoubtedly must have felt a tremendous sense of pride and an even greater sense of delight. But could he have felt...
Sandy Klonaris’ refreshing approach to teaching
It's one thing to find an incredibly passionate and motivated teacher to teach students a particular subject. It’s another thing to find a teacher devoted to developing within students, the skill to...
Like a rock tossed into the water
Surrounded by a sea of classmates, a student filled with potential may feel invisible or wish he could disappear. Another student’s highest aim might be to coast through school until graduation. One...
A change in education, technology, and career.
Math, in general, may not have been your favorite subject. Calculus, in particular, may have been your nemesis, but Frank Vanzant‘s students may have a better appreciation for it thanks to their...
The Courtyard stage
This town can seem a bit off when the Tullahoma Wildcats aren’t taking the field at Wilkins Stadium on any given Friday night. It’s quiet and feels too still. We’ve all felt it, heard it, and...
Classroom Approved
The words “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can...
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...
Classrooms made of steel
The classroom is like railroad tracks. Hard workers spent years, decades—centuries even—laying the groundwork for the trains to run smoothly from coast to coast. They’re strong. And they last for...
Bringing the beef
Broadening The public’s accessibility to local beef and produce is Farmington Local Market. The market opened to the public in April. The store is a part of Farmington Angus, a farm based in...
A Job Well Done
National Volunteer Week was recently observed April 17-23. To further mark the importance of the week, President Joe Biden declared it National Volunteer Week in a presidential proclamation to...
A Silver Celebration of Hard Work
Humble beginnings in designing a flier for a friend’s business have led to a quarter century of business for Catherine Murray. Known affectionately by the community as “Cat,” she is the sole owner...
School Lunch 101
For almost a decade, Angela Cardwell has worked tirelessly to make sure the bellies of the Tullahoma City School (TCS) students are full and well-nourished. The director of nutrition for TCS and a...
Raptor Rescue
For Tullahoma residents Lyle and Valerie Russell, rehabilitating raptors has become a labor of love. As longtime falconers, the two have opened the Middle Tennessee Raptor Center (MTRC). According...
Trusting the process
The Tullahoma High School (THS) girls and boys wrestling teams recently wrapped up successful seasons that included state appearances by both squads. While winning is important for the two teams...
The Dream Maker
When Viktor Makela arrived in America from Finland, the Statue of Liberty welcomed him. He brought more than a few material possessions with him; he arrived with a heart filled with dreams. Makela...
Lights, camera, and Remodel
Maybe it's the pollen, but something about springtime creates an itch within us all to get busy. Whether it’s a simple task like cleaning out a cluttered closet or a more elaborate one such as...
Reuniting Wildlife
Did you know not everything you read on the internet is true? (Gasp!) We were shocked too. With the world at our fingertips, it’s become more than habit to pick up a phone, navigate to a search...
They Just Want to be Thanked
It's the year 2005. American families across the nation have spent the entire morning filling up coolers with ice and an assortment of drinks. There is a glorious spread of unhealthy snack foods on...
Food, Fireworks & Fun
We welcome a summer celebration more than ever, and Independence Day is the perfect time to gather for food, fun, fireworks, and flag-waving. There’s an event near you, so there’s no excuse for...
Prayers from Sea
At the beginning of this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to “carry out a special military operation.” (1) In January, news channels all around the world flashed the same satellite...
On the grill: cooking up the good stuff
Hmmm aaaah. It smells like the weekend. Those grilled pineapple burgers will be lip-smacking, mouthwatering, and juicy down to the last bite. However, what lies on the grill is much more than your...
Celebrating those who impact
The annual Women Impacting the Community event was held on May 17, at the Lakewood Golf and Country Club. Hosted by the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), the event celebrated the success...
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