
Recipes – Nothing Tastes Like Mama’s Cooking.
Ever catch the aroma of a memory? You know the one — your mama’s Sunday pot roast, fried onions and potatoes, chocolate chip cookies, or cinnamon rolls? We do our best to recreate them for our...

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...

Faith – Dare to Finish the Race
Star olympian Usain Bolt is known as the fastest man in the world, and his reputation was cemented when he won the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London...

Hands-On Science Welcomes All to Come and Enjoy the Wonders of Science
The hands-on Science Center (HOSC) has been well-known in Tullahoma for almost three decades. Local children have grown up with the center attending summer camps, visiting on field trips, hanging...

Local Teachers Association Gives Back to Fellow Teachers and the Community
Patsy Moore, Ann Black Jennings, Ginny Pack, and Sheila Seay — each is considered somewhat royalty in the Tullahoma City School System, even if they don’t realize it. They spent decades molding...

Kaitlyn Brown Earns the Title of the Area’s First Female Eagle Scout
Sophomore Kaitlyn Brown is paving the way for young girls in the local Scouting community. In 2019, she joined Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 1581. Her membership came after a nationwide...

Legacy Creamery – Cassy Grow Shares a Legacy Through Gelato.
Gelato is the rich, sweeter, and fluffier cousin of ice cream. The common word for ice cream in the Italian language, its roots go back to 16th-century Florence. There is also evidence that China...

Tullahoma Drug Store Aids in Health and Care
There is a long-held debate about when the first drugstore appeared in the United States. According to the website drugstoremuseum.com, some claim that the first drugstore in America was in New...

The Celtic Cup Welcomes All to Gather and Relax
"Have you ever heard of the third place?” When first hearing those words, you might think it’s a trendy new club opening in Nashville. However, the third place is actually a type of establishment...

‘Threads’ Replaces Tullahoma’s Established ‘Sweat Shop.’
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Craig’s List’s Craig Newmark ... what do all of these have in common? Each had seemingly “crazy ideas” that turned into multimillion-dollar...

Highland Rim Scottish Society Celebrates Its Annual “Burns Night.”
The Highland Rim Scottish Society (HRSS) celebrated Burns Night, a celebration of the famous Bard of Scotland, Robert “Rabbie” Burns, and all things Scottish. The annual festivities are a welcome...

Damron’s Brings Food to Those in Need With the ‘Come to the Table’ Event.
Many verses in the Bible tell of the goodness and fulfillment of helping others. Acts 20:35 states, “In everything, I have shown you that, by working hard, we must help the weak. In this way, we...

Refreshing Summer Treats Straight Out of Mama’s Cookbook.
It’s hard to want to eat a large meal after a long day working or playing out in the blistering heat. You know you need something substantial to sustain you, yet you’re so worn out. Those hearty...

Life With Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Beautifully Different.
Sometimes life just isn’t what it seems. There are situations where we view each other through the fishbowl of life. We watch from outside, sure of what we’re seeing. Meanwhile, inside, life is its...

Letter From the Editor – Education in Bloom
I think of education the same way I think of the spring season. In that time of year, out of season and lifeless-looking trees begin to bloom and become like new. The new nutrients, new water, and...

Motlow Women’s Soccer Ends Best Season in Program History
The Motlow State women’s soccer team ended the most successful season in program history with a pair of 3-0 losses in the NJCAA women’s soccer championship held in Evans, Georgia. The Bucks (16-5)...

Rema Bell Named 2022 Recipient of the Clyde W. Smith Award.
This quote by author and pastor John C. Maxwell speaks to why a leader is the perfect mix of courage, vulnerability, and strength. Leaders have been there and know what is needed to ensure a...

Tullahoma Day Care Ensures a Successful Start to Life-Long Learning.
On a rainy afternoon, the sights and sounds of children playing can be seen and heard. The sounds are not loud or boisterous. There is no screaming or crying. The noises of blocks stacking, plastic...

Justin Scott Makes Band ‘Something More’ for Students.
The end of a busy school day is winding down for Justin Scott. The band room at Tullahoma High School (THS) still has some students meandering about taking time to practice notes and pack up...

Karen King Brings a Creative Approach to Math.
Aa a child, Karen King would spend afternoons and school breaks helping her mother in her first-grade classroom. She would tear out workbook pages, run small errands, and make copies for her mother....

Miranda Colley Invites All to Take Part in Student Success.
We've all heard the phrase, “it takes a village to raise a child.” The phrase has a pretty interesting background as it originates from an African proverb. The proverb tells us that it takes many...

After-School Snack Time Issues Are Solved With These Delicious and Nutritious Recipes.
Kids are barreling through the door after school, complaining that they are starving! It’s the age-old gripe of children, no matter how old. We all know that kiddos often get hungry between meals....

Faith – When It’s Hard to See
We feel the most comfortable when we know where we’re going. Knowing our destination, all the familiar landmarks along the way, and where we’ll settle in once we’ve arrived gives us a sense of...

Hands-on Science Center Brings Mardi Gras Fun to Tullahoma
Mardi Gras is a holiday known across the country and the world. It is a magical time of celebration that includes brightly colored decorations, parades, good food, and lots of fun. A legal holiday...

National Library Week Is on the Way: April 23-29
Memories of books, card catalogs, and hushing librarians come to mind when we recall the libraries of our childhood. We can almost smell that perfect mixture of paper, dust, and nostalgia. Those...
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