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...
Letter From the Editor
IN MARCH of last year, my cousin’s work schedule became incompatible with raising his first pet, a brown and white Bernedoodle puppy. I took her in, not knowing just how much she would change, well,...
Nathan Singer: Lifelong outdoorsman leads at Normandy Fish Hatchery
THE DAYS are busy for Normandy Fish Hatchery Manager Nathan Singer. From checking water quality and temperature for optimal growth conditions, recording health metrics, coordinating fish transport,...
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...
Luna Café Donuts & More: Sweet treats and savory surprises in every bite
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 Luna Café Donuts and More. IF YOU’RE looking for a...
Ross Capps: Healing animals and building community
THERE’S AN old saying that curiosity kills the cat. However, when it comes to veterinarian Dr. Ross Capps and his love and dedication to animals, along with his ever-growing knowledge of veterinary...
Amy Nickels: A lifelong love of animals and a successful career
BEING A veterinarian is anything but predictable. Most mornings begin with a routine schedule that includes checkups, vaccinations, and possibly a puppy’s first visit. One could say it’s calm,...
Kathyrn Sherrill: Turning a love for horses into a career
WORKING WITH horses is a magic that defies explanation. It’s not just riding — it’s connection, rhythm, and presence. Horses sense emotion, mirror energy, and respond with grace. In their company,...
Tullahoma’s 40 Under 40 Celebration recognizes young professionals
THE TULLAHOMA Area Chamber of Commerce geared up to celebrate some of the community’s brightest young stars for its annual 40 Under 40 | Recognizing Young Professionals event, which took place on...
Clark Bussell: Hidden treasures
WALLS WERE carefully stripped away, panel by panel, as a small crew deconstructed an old, battered home on land that Clark Bussell had purchased to expand his landscaping business. A gentleman had...
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