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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

So much more than teaching

Defining the meaning of teacher requires more than Merriam-Webster; it takes a deeper look and a second glance. More than a job with a summer-long vacation, teachers are motivated by their love for...

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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

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...

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Good changes in industry

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....

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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

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...

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A Celebration of Scots

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...

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Story time in the great outdoors

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...

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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

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...

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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

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...

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The Courtyard stage

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...

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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

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...

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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

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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Classrooms made of steel

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...

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Bringing the beef

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...

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A Job Well Done

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...

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A Silver Celebration of Hard Work

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...

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School Lunch 101

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...

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Raptor Rescue

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...

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Trusting the process

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...

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Tullahoma High School serves up a new coach.

More than fireworks & cookouts

Here are fun facts to challenge your players:  Declaration of Independence: John Hancock’s was the first and only one on July Fourth. The remaining signatures were added over time,...

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