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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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