A Life Rooted in Middle Tennessee
MIDDLE TENNESSEE represents new beginnings, summer vacations, or job relocations for some. But for many, it symbolizes history. Betty (Newman) Fraley, born in 1934 on Bradley’s Creek in Coffee...
London’s: More Than Just a Beer
WALKING INTO London’s Restaurant and Bar in downtown Tullahoma, we were greeted by many friendly faces and even a few familiar ones. We grabbed a seat and immediately started perusing the full menu....
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...
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...
Kindness is Free & Priceless
KIMBERLY SHEARIN has always been a high achiever who looks for ways to be a blessing to others. Although originally from Smyrna, she moved to Tullahoma in 1998 to live with her dad and to attend...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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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