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...
Letter From the Editor
THE CREAK of an old wooden floor, the worn edges of a brick building, the way a nameplate on a storefront shines a little softer with age. These are not just small details from the past. They are...
The Coffee Pot: A century-old tradition
THE RED Raiders stadium was packed as thousands of football fans gathered to witness Coffee County history: The 100th Coffee Pot. The Coffee Pot is the annual football game between Coffee County...
Clayton Rees: The Story Keeper
AT 31,000 feet above Hiroshima, Maj. Clyde Kendall Rees received an order that would unknowingly make him a witness to a pivotal moment in history: “Start taking pictures and don’t stop!” His...
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...
Whiskey Trail BBQ & Steakhouse: A local flavor landmark
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 Whiskey Trail BBQ & Steakhouse. IF YOU’RE craving...
Jody Curtis: Beechcraft Heritage Museum
WHEN STEPPING into the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, visitors are immediately transported into another time and place, filled with aircraft from the earliest days of aviation up to the present....
Bubba Ingleburger: Builders Supply Co.’s second century
PHILLIP “BUBBA” Ingleburger heard the jangle of the door at Builders Supply Co. at 301 SE Atlantic St. one morning in the spring of 2025. He was surprised to find people from the Tennessee...
Dr. Elizabeth Taylor: History revealed
ALTHOUGH SHE has never lived in Tennessee, Dr. Elizabeth Taylor of McDonough, Georgia, has become the foremost expert on Camp Forrest, a piece of Tullahoma’s lesser-known history. Named after Nathan...
Ashley Abraham: Keeping communities connected
ASHLEY ABRAHAM started as the sole United Way director for three Tennessee counties in 2020, not realizing she would then navigate a pandemic while managing a large nonprofit. Five years later, the...
Emma-Grace Weitzman: Returning to her roots
EMMA-GRACE WEITZMAN wipes down the sleek counters at her luxury salon, Blended Hair Studio, while her partner and co-owner, Lexie Roles, checks the appointment calendar for the week. Pink throw...
George Dickel: Front Porch Fridays
THE EXPANSIVE porch of Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (George Dickel Distillery) transforms into an outdoor stage for spirited live music during Front Porch Fridays, held monthly from May to October...
Russell Barnett: Community first
RUSSELL BARNETT built his automotive business the same way he raised his family: with integrity, faith, and an unfailing commitment to putting people first. When his father, Albert Barnett, started...
Gracie Austell: Rising to the occasion
THE DELICIOUS aroma of warm, fresh-baked bread permeates Gracie Austell’s home. The young entrepreneur crafts each loaf with finesse, just the way her nana taught her. Austell’s younger sister,...
Kylee Holt: Lessons in leadership
KYLEE HOLT stands at ease in front of Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce members attending one of the monthly coffee meetings. She speaks eloquently, introducing herself and giving updates on her...
Legacy Creamery: Scoops of gold 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 Legacy Creamery. EXPLORING HIDDEN gems in small-town...
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