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...
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...
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...
Meg Glenn’s Journey From the West Coast to Tennessee Success
MEG GLENN IS nothing if not bold. Though involved in various businesses in her home state of Washington, she decided to broaden her geographical horizons on a whim. Within a few months, she, her...
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...
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...
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...
East Middle School and Other Tullahoma City Schools Receive a Sizable Contribution From the Country Music Association Foundation and Music Has Value.
BECAUSE MOST students welcome a chance to get out of class, anticipation builds as the first student group gathers in East Middle School’s theatre for an unnamed guest speaker. Students still in...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Letter From the Editor: Hometown Healing
THE FIRST sounds of life are screams and cries of joy. Oxygen fills little lungs for the first time. The lights above are bright. And the beeping machines from every corner of the room can be...
Music With Michele: A Harmonious Blend of Passion and Education
THE MUSIC with Michele music studio is making waves in Tullahoma, offering a unique approach to music education, teaching that healing power can come with teaching and learning music. A...
Outreach Brightens the First Day of School for Area Students.
SHE PACKED her school supplies days earlier. After the shopping trip with her mom, she carefully picked out her favorite colors and the latest styles, her thoughts racing between which teachers...
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Employee Celebrates 25 Years of Blessings.
THE ALARM goes off, but you can’t stand the thought of getting ready for work yet. You snooze it, and 15 minutes later, the only thing that has changed is the time. You know you face a day filled...
Donald Cooper Is a Relationship Manager Powered by Faith.
IN THE heart of Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, technology and healthcare converge. Here, Donald Cooper’s faith guides his life and career. Cooper manages calls involving the information...
Chiropractic Care Is a Healing Lifestyle.
SHE SUFFERED from migraines. The relentless pain, sensitivity to light, and nausea tried to steal her quality of life. Medical doctors had little to offer her besides drugs, but she found someone...
Radiation and Imaging Services in Tullahoma Give You More.
WHEN WE think about the heart of a community, it’s often the people and places rallying together in times of need, offering support, care, and a sense of belonging. Among those places are Cumberland...
Amy Hill – Meet the Woman Helping Other Women Heal at the Shepherd’s House
IN TULLAHOMA, the Shepherd’s House stands as a beacon of hope for women and children seeking a fresh start. Amy Hill is now at the helm of this transformative organization. She is a compassionate...
Looking Back on a Lifetime of Christmas Trees and Holiday Memories Honoring Tim Counts.
IN TULLAHOMA, Mary Kay and Tim Counts are known for many things: being Jack Daniel’s collectors, riding Harley- Davidsons, keeping their lawn immaculately groomed, etc. But one thing separates them...
The Tale of Lee Cleveland, Tullahoma’s Beloved Santa Claus
IN THE heart of Tullahoma, one man stands out as a true embodiment of the holiday spirit. Lee Cleveland, a sales engineer by profession, has donned the iconic red suit of Santa Claus for charity and...
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