Letter From the Editor: The Impact of ‘Shop Local’
THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when...
Legacy Creamery: Fulfilling a Dream
IN 2016, Tony and Cassy Grow lost their son, Eli, in a tragic car accident on U.S. Highway 41A – one of the hardest things a parent can go through. The Eli Grow Legacy Foundation grew from that pain...
Local Food Trucks Take Time Out of Their Holiday to Serve the Community.
LAST YEAR, the holiday season was extra joyful through the efforts of Tullahoma food trucks as they took time to serve those who were alone or working during the holiday. The first event was called...
8th Annual Night of Music and Giving Benefits Local Nonprofits
Tickets to the eighth annual Dustin Lynch and Friends Benefit Concert held at Lynch’s alma mater, Tullahoma High School, sold out quickly as fans flocked to see the triple-platinum award-winning...
The Community Development Center’s Programs Turn Challenges Into Possibilities.
WE OFTEN overlook the significance of basic abilities such as independence, clear sight, good hearing, problem-solving skills, and easy access to essential resources. Navigating the challenges...
Letter From the Editor: The Learning Curve
THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of...
Creating Community Space for Stem
DR. GARY Flandro’s father drove him to an observatory to see the moon as a young boy. When he was six, his mother gave him the book “Wonders of the Heavens.” He read it from cover to cover. These...
Stem Initiatives Inspire the Next Generation.
TEN YEARS ago, Franklin County native Meghan Morris began her first day of work in the dining hall of the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI). After earning an associate degree, she began...
Lisa Beasley: The Culinary Heart of Tullahoma
IN THE warm, sunlit kitchen of Just Like Granny’s in Tullahoma, magic is made. Lisa Beasley is a symbol of Southern hospitality, her hands lovingly preparing dishes steeped in tradition and comfort....
Principal Mary Gilbert Fosters Success at Robert E. Lee Elementary.
TULLAHOMA HAS many remarkable teachers and administrators. Robert E. Lee Elementary helps make that statement true. Principal Mary Gilbert has worked in the school system for 41 years as a music...
From Darkness to Dawn: A Nonprofit’s Journey to Restore Vision
THE DESPERATE man received his emergency cataract surgery on Friday, saving his sight. The grandmother saw her grandchild following the removal of her cataracts. The woman in the shelter? Yes, she,...
Healing Hearts by Herding Horses
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD LEANNE Hale and her sister, Gina, dreamed of owning horses. Little did Leanne know that this dream would win her championships as a horsewoman and ignite a philanthropic journey. She...
Letter From the Editor: Charity Spotlight
IN THE quiet corners around us, away from negativity, thrive the true heartbeats of our community — the local charities and the selfless individuals who support them. It’s in these spaces, often...
Meg Glenn’s Journey From the West Coast to Tennessee Success
MEG GLENN IS nothing if not bold. Though involved in various busi - nesses in her home state of Wash - ington, she decided to broaden her geographical horizons on a whim. Within a few months, she,...
Food Truck Owner Lisa Womack Works for Herself and the Public
TULLAHOMA IS home to many great places to eat, and not all of them can be found in the same place every day. Tullahoma food trucks sell everything from burgers and tacos to barbecue and...
George and Angel Allen’s Inspiring Commitment to Tullahoma
THEY SAY that home is where the heart is, but a lot goes into finding where your heart lies. Finding a home is not just about finding a place to live; it’s about finding a sense of community and...
Transforming Trauma: A Beacon of Hope for Domestic Assault Survivors
ACCORDING TO data collected in 2022 by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and released in December 2023, there were 62,217 reported cases of domestic assault in the Volunteer State. This data...
RJ and Sande Hayes Support the Community Through Volunteering.
SERVING ONE’S community is an essential aspect of being a responsible citizen. It is a way of giving back to the society that has provided them with so much. Community service is a selfless act that...
Celebrate Recovery Brings Hope Through Scripture and a Spiritual Community
UNDER THE roof of New Creation Church, a beacon of hope flickers every Friday night. It’s called Celebrate Recovery, a ministry born in the heart of California’s Saddleback Church in 1991, which has...
Letter From the Editor: From the Heart
IT’S HOLDING the door open for the person behind you. It’s sending a sweet text when they cross your mind. It’s stopping by to say “hi” when they’ve had a bad day. Showing up and showing love is...
Bill and Lucy Boss: A Hands-on Family
DEFINING SCIENCE isn’t always easy, but ask Bill Boss to define it, and he will point you to Tullahoma’s Hands-On Science Center. Science is a big, fun adventure where we try to understand how...
Annie Osborne Found a Perfect Fit at Clayton’s.
THERE’S NO denying the family tradition at Clayton’s Shoe Store; it’s five generations deep and spans over a century. Customers become family once they enter the door, a natural byproduct of the...
The Attic Outlet Multiplies Your Donations Through the Initiatives of Community Care Ministries.
SURROUNDED BY a variety of treasures, old and new, a donated vintage casserole dish finds its place on the shelf at The Attic Outlet (TAO). It’s patiently waiting for its new home. So are lamps,...
Moms Loving Moms Postpartum Support Comforts and Encourages Moms When They Need It Most.
AS WE scroll through our social media feeds, images of newborns bring a momentary respite from the flood of less-than-cheery updates. In one photograph, Dad and the older siblings huddle around Mom...
Jenny Mercado Reynolds Plants Seeds That Shape Lives Forever.
THE MORNING sun spotlights the American flag as they recite the Pledge of Allegiance, then join hands and pray. Their bowed heads pop up like toast as the young people anticipate circle time. This...
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