Letter From the Editor
LOVE IS one of those things we recognize instantly, even when we struggle to explain it. We feel it before we understand it. We see it in the quiet moments that never make headlines, and in our...
Landon Shelby: A safe harbor for faith
WE ALL need a place to feel safe, a place where we can be ourselves. Landon Shelby recognizes that need. He and his fellow staff and church members are working to make Grace Baptist Church in...
Daryl Welch: Building futures beyond homes
IN AND around Tullahoma, it’s easy to recognize Daryl Welch. For 25 years, he’s been the friendly face behind countless successful real estate deals and one of the area’s most trusted brokers with...
Nicholas Family Restaurant: A constant in Tullahoma
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Nicholas Family Restaurant. IN A town where trends come...
Mike and Susie Young: A love that grew from friendship
IN AN energetic coffee shop on a milder-than-usual Monday night in November, Mike and Susie Young reminisce about their first years together. Nearing 40 years of marriage, the exact details of how...
Joanna Reynolds: Lending heart in hometown
Tullahoma has always been home for Joanna Reynolds. It’s home in the truest sense of the word. From her first job at Sonic on West Lincoln Street to her current role helping families achieve their...
Raquel and Coleman March: Faith through decades
“FOR I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 This bible verse stands as a cornerstone...
Hope Nunley: Coffee builds community
ON THE morning of Dec. 16, 2025, in Tullahoma, chamber members trickled in with coffee cups in hand, greeting friends and introducing themselves to faces they hadn’t yet met. Some conversations were...
Letter From the Editor
A WAITING ROOM chair creaks as someone shifts their weight. A cup of water sweats onto the lobby’s tile floor. Somewhere down the hall, a name is called. Life pauses in places like this. It always...
Marty and Jennifer Barr: Veterans beyond coping
WHEN ROGER, an Iraq War veteran, celebrated at the edge of a horse show ring this summer — phone in hand, music playing, wearing a big grin — Marty and Jennifer Barr could hardly believe their eyes....
Kathy McMillan: Named state’s top art teacher
Press release submitted by Tullahoma City Schools; Zach Birdsong, Communications Specialist ON OCT. 15, Tullahoma City Schools shared that West Middle School’s Kathy McMillan was named the 2026...
The Albatross Cafe: From first bite to last wing
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited The Albatross Cafe. THE ALBATROSS Cafe doesn’t shout for...
Dr. Kim Glick: Building lifelong smiles through compassionate care
FOR NEARLY 40 years, Dr. Kim Glick has been brightening lives one smile at a time. From her childhood fascination with science to decades of service in Tullahoma, her story weaves together clinical...
Nannette Wortham & Kasey Maxwell: Beyond sound, restoring connection
WHEN YOU step through the doors of The Hearing Aid Center in Tullahoma, you’ll immediately notice something different — a warmth that goes beyond professional courtesy. Board-certified Hearing...
Dr. Chantal Shelstad: From pain to purpose
LONG BEFORE she opened her chiropractic medical practice, Dr. Chantal Shelstad learned that purpose can be found within pain. Daily, she watched her husband, Brandon, then 25 and newly assigned to...
Wobble Gobble Chamber 5K: Three miles, one shared tradition
ON THE Saturday before Thanksgiving, late-November weather sets the tone for the holidays ahead. That’s when Tullahoma gathers for one of its most beloved traditions: the Annual Wobble Gobble...
Bunco Babes and GFWC Women’s Club: Rolling dice for a cause
AN EVENING of fun, fellowship, and philanthropy filled the Lakewood Golf and Country Club on Thursday, Oct. 30, as the GFWC Centennial Woman’s Club and the spirited Bunco Babes of Tullahoma hosted...
Tim Tucker: From Army service to firefighting
FOR TULLAHOMA native and firefighter Tim Tucker, service has always been more than a choice; it’s been a way of life. From his years in the military to his role with the Tullahoma Fire Department,...
Mark Matzkiw: Dedicated park ranger
IN TENNESSEE’S vast network of state parks, park rangers serve as more than stewards of nature. They’re trained first responders, ready to act when emergencies strike. Whether it’s a hiker lost in...
Letter From the Editor
THE CALL comes in, and the world doesn’t slow down. The clock feels like it ticks faster, but our heroes stay strong. The firefighter is halfway through dinner. The nurse just pulled into the...
IWS Logistics Inc.: Driven by service, rooted in community
BEFORE SUNRISE, IWS Logistics Inc. (IWS) — a locally owned company specializing in logistics, manufacturing, and transportation — is already in motion. The staff coordinates routes, oversees...
Mike Shirley: Journey to serving Tullahoma’s students
THE DAY begins early for Mike Shirley; often before the first bell rings or the sun peeks over the horizon. As a bus driver for students who have special needs at Tullahoma City Schools, Shirley...
Backroad Brew: A local brew worth the detour
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Tullahoma. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Backroad Brew. TULLAHOMA HAS a way of hiding its best...
Vincent Cooley: Serving to lift others up
FOR POLICE officer Vincent Cooley, the path to becoming a part of the Tullahoma Police Department (TPD) wasn’t one of chance; it was one of purpose. Cooley said that after a few years serving as a...
Hollie Holder: Bringing growth to children through a local nonprofit
EQUINE ASSISTED Services offers profound physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits for individuals of all ages, especially children. It enhances balance, coordination, and muscle tone while...
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