Long-Running South Jackson Goes Country Show Brings the Community Together
Summertime in Tullahoma means a couple of things — school is out, the pool is open, and South Jackson Goes Country (SJGC) will take place in August. It’s a local three-day event that folks mark...
Mother and Daughter Team Make Local Theatre a Family Affair.
It is one of the most magical moments in the production of “Cinderella.” With Cinderella’s hopes of attending Prince Charming’s ball after her evil stepsisters tear her gown to shreds dashed, her...
Explore Summer’s Invitation to Escape and Explore.
Summer's not just for outdoors! Fellowship with friends and family while experiencing our area’s best arts and entertainment, indoors and out. Don’t forget the fireworks, but there’s more than...
The Annual Chamber Event Celebrates All Things Local.
Local business owners, community leaders, and chamber members recently came together for the annual 2022 Membership Celebration hosted by the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce. Held at the...
Get Ready for a Musical Rendezvous This Summer.
Summer is a season of warmth, joy, and fun. It is a time when people get together to enjoy the outdoors, dance to great music, and make unforgettable memories. Summer music festivals are a perfect...
Area Activities Welcome Families to Make the Most of Summer.
Finding something the whole family can do during the summer can be challenging. The beach is too crowded, and the amusement parks are too far away. And both can be astronomically expensive. You are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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