Hardships and Hope
LORNA MITCHELL stood and smiled warmly inside a small children’s home in Central Africa. The children enamored her with their warm, coffee-brown faces and cheerful spirits as radiant as the summer...
Leading With Humility and Heart
HERE IN Tullahoma, hometown charm and strong community bonds aren’t hard to find. Community leaders, advocates, lawmakers, construction workers, farmers, educators, and medical professionals all...
Letter From The Editor
AUTUMN SETTLES into our town like a puppy in a warm bed. There’s a magic in the air that only this season can bring. Golden leaves drift gently from the trees, painting the sidewalks in shades of...
A New Era of Sports Leadership
IN THE very gym where they once raced across the court, ponytails flying and coaches calling plays in sync with dribbling basketballs, Julia Duncan and McKenna Buckner now stride courtside with...
Transforming Grief Into Hope
GRIEF IS a deeply personal and often misunderstood experience. Jack (Robert) Kennington’s career in grief recovery began as a profession and evolved into his calling. It’s a way to help others...
Rediscovering Wheat-Free Canine Delight
THERE’S A new culinary chef in town, and his audience has four legs and a wagging tail. Daniel Mahon, a local community member, has recreated delicious, allergy-free dog treats. Mahon has become a...
The Power of Partnership
JUST AS the morning sun begins to rise over Tullahoma, Officer Derek Bowles laces up his boots, ready for another day on duty. Beside him, his loyal partner, Storm, a sleek Belgian Malinois, stands...
La Fiesta Delivers Flavor and Fun
WHEN WALKING through the doors at La Fiesta Bar & Grill, a vibrant, lively atmosphere and smiling faces greet you. Traditional Mexican decor, colorful murals, and a casual yet festive vibe set...
Experimental Success
THE GREEN brush conceals the early morning sun, just above a cluttered workspace surrounded by woodlands, high above ground. Here, amongst the trees, Mike Dent spends time crafting his award-winning...
Comfort on Call
THE SIREN’S blare often signals a crisis — a moment when fear and vulnerability intersect. For those dealing with mental health challenges, this encounter can be particularly frightening. The thin...
Connecting School and Sanctuary
AN EXCITED group of children rush through the narrow halls of East Lincoln Elementary, faces flushed with the thrill of the day’s final bell, racing toward the school’s exit. They aren’t heading...
Letter From The Editor
S HE FLASHES her lights and pushes the gas pedal a little harder. The walkie-talkie is too quiet, so she spins the dial and makes her bulletproof vest a little more comfortable. She worked hard to...
An Airborne Artist
THE SOUND of the engines filled Keith Thornburgh’s ears as he glanced outside the open door. A plot of green stretched below, dotted with tiny figures — the Normandy, France countryside bright with...
Petros Pisinos: Seeds of Beauty Through Adversity
PLEASANT CHILDHOOD memories of Cyprus cling to Petros Pisinos’ memory. He spent his childhood among farm animals and citrus trees — a life fully intertwined with the land. “I grew up around...
Kayla White: Where Faith Sprouts and Community Blooms
AS YOU enter Promise Manor’s 16-acre grounds, history takes place right before your eyes. The grand Greek Revival house, which Kayla and Dennis White lovingly restored, reflects memories of the...
Farmington Angus Farms: Quality Meets Community
FOR OVER 35 years, the Bills family has been a cornerstone of the community, not only raising top-quality Angus cattle but also creating a deep connection between farm and table. Their journey...
Gondola Restaurant: Greek Classics and Hometown Favorites
GONDOLA RESTAURANT is a family-owned and -operated restaurant serving delicious food and small-town charm. Each time you enter, you are greeted by a chorus of smiles as you are led to your table....
Col. Phillip Newman: A Passionate Life Of Service And Song
COL. PHILLIP Newman wasn’t looking for a prestigious singing career when he joined the Marine Corps. Joining the service during the Vietnam era, he saw the Naval Academy as a path to both education...
Angela Miller: A Flourishing Flower Farmer
ANGLEA MILLER’S eyes sparkled upon her first encounter with a feverfew two years ago. A world of local blooms she had never heard of unfolded before her like a secret garden. This passion grew from...
Trudy and Lewis Guthrie: A Life of Hard Work, Humor, and Blessings
TRUDY AND Lewis Guthrie, drawn to the tranquility and challenges of farm life, found a fulfilling new chapter on a farm here in Tullahoma. They remarkably transitioned from urban living in Marietta,...
Letter From the Editor
OUR FOOD nourishes us, from the soil beneath our feet to the table where we gather with family and friends. The hot sun beams from the sky into the field of sprouting seeds. Farmers rise early,...
Jeremy Winters: The Champion Who Sees Beyond Limits
JEREMY WINTERS’ parents instilled in him the belief that there were no limits to what he could achieve. They encouraged him to participate in any sport he wanted, and he gave his all every time he...
Avery Smith: Avery’s Victory Lap
THE CICADAS buzzed a summer song as a blur of white and orange zipped through Tullahoma High School’s track field. Laughter and cheers filled the atmosphere, accompanied by the thump of a softball...
Riley Darden: The Power of Collaboration
THE LABORATORY was lit with progress. It was like an energetic spark had permeated the room. Riley Darden, a skilled laboratory consultant, carefully arranged rows of colorful test tubes on a rack....
Bite Into Bliss
DAMRON’S RESTAURANT is more than just a great place for breakfast or lunch — it is a Tullahoma institution. This small family restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch all day, so everyone is sure...
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