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Spray’s Jewelers: Crafted for a lifetime
For decades, Spray’s Jewelers has served the Fayetteville community, establishing a reputation that extends far beyond the initial purchase of a gemstone. While many retailers focus solely on the point…
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Lincoln Farmers Co-op: The farm store with more
While the name “Co-op” might make you think of muddy tractors and bales of hay, the Lincoln Farmers Co-op on Winchester Highway has quietly become the heart of the whole…
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Devan Bean: The Crazy Ray’s family
THE LOCALLY popular Crazy Ray’s restaurant in Fayetteville represents a family tradition spanning four generations. Devan Ray Bean is the newest owner of Crazy Ray’s; he recently bought it in…
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Andrea Delap: A shoulder of support
ANDREA DELAP has always cared about helping others. Her journey to becoming a funeral director has reflected that mission, and this new step forward in her career offers another avenue…
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Elk River Health: Supporting students through scholarships
REBECCA HOWARD began working at Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Fayetteville as a housekeeping aide at 17. When she learned the facility offered CNA classes, she signed up,…
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Slawburger Festival: Celebrating Fayetteville’s signature dish
THE ANNUAL Slawburger Festival, presented by Fayetteville Main Street, draws families and visitors from across the Southeast for a day of distinctive Southern food, live music, and community togetherness. The…
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Camp Blount: History comes alive
Step back in time this summer and discover the deep roots of the local heritage. On June 27, the Camp Blount Historic Site Association will invite neighbors and visitors alike…
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Farm City Day Connects Franklin County students to agriculture
By Hannah Bradley and Mary Beth Henley FARM CITY Day has become a cherished Franklin County tradition that many families and students look forward to each year. The event is…
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Kathryn Bruce: 100 years of community at Sewanee Elementary School
SEWANEE ELEMENTARY School is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 100 years of education, community, and shared investment in the lives of local children. For those closest to the…
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Club 29 Nutrition: Flavor you trust, fun you don’t expect
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Shannon Beebe visited Club 29 Nutrition. THERE ARE…
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The 7th Annual May Expo: Where creativity meets community
THE 7TH Annual May Expo was held on May 2 at the Townsend Cultural Center, bringing together local businesses and community members in Winchester for a day focused on small-business…
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Peyton Allison: Continuing to light the way for future educators
WHEN PEYTON Allison was a little girl, she lined up her Bratz dolls and imagined she was their teacher. Other times, she talked her little brother, Alex, into pretending he…
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The White Family: ‘Work hard, play hard, pray hard.’
WORK HARD, play hard, pray hard” is the motto of the White family, who own White Associates LLC, which opened at 100 L. Fisher Rd. in 2000. What began as…
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Eric Barlow: Local provider returns to his roots
VANDERBILT BEDFORD Hospital recently welcomed its newest orthopaedic provider, Eric Barlow, DO, who is no stranger to Middle Tennessee. Barlow is a Murfreesboro native who decided to return home after…
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First Choice Fish Fry: ‘Fishing means so much more than fish’
ON MAY 9, the aroma of fish fillets and hushpuppies sizzled and crackled inside deep fryers. Children played tag on the freshly manicured lawn. Others smiled joyfully as they gathered…
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Brittany Smith: A cup of kindness
BRITTANY SMITH rarely checked her Ring camera, but that Tuesday, she did. She wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. It was just another moment in a life full of…
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Brett Henley: Service at every altitude
AT 14, Brett Henley came home from school expecting a normal afternoon. Instead, his father greeted him with a surprise. “You’ve got a job,” he said. Fifteen minutes later, Henley…
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Bluegill Grill: Lake days, big bites, and bold flavors
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 Bluegill Grill. AT BLUEGILL Grill, the…
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Women impacting the community: Celebrating service and success
THE TULLAHOMA Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) hosted its annual Women Impacting the Community awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, sponsored by SmartBank. The event celebrates local women who…
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Perry Fritz: Race day guardian
LONG BEFORE engines roar to life, Perry Fritz — known to nearly everyone simply as “P. Fritz” — is already walking the infield at the Nashville Superspeedway. He is preparing…
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Tom and Lindsay Monks: The Little Farm family
THE LITTLE Farm, located at 228 McDougal Rd. in Fayetteville, runs on family. Tom and Lindsay Monks have cultivated a beautiful space for farming and…
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Sophie Buck and family: Faith and dreams
SOPHIE BUCK let the small paintbrush glide across the tiny palette, blending lush green hues with turquoise blues to capture the Cantabrian Sea on a…
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Kim Gulley and Abby Henley: Compassionate care at Viva Senior Living
IN AN environment where compassion is the cornerstone of care, the work being done at Viva Senior Living is shaped not only by professional excellence…
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Robert Morgan: A story of belonging
ROBERT MORGAN was 9 years old when he first began to sense that something about his story was different. After moving into a new home,…
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The Eakin family: Passing down the love of learning
TOWERING TREES hugged both sides of the narrow driveway as gravel crunched beneath the tires of my minivan. Each time I traveled Old Nashville Dirt…
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The Sanders and Davis families: When moonshine met mercy
“When your pawpaw, Willie B. Davis, was younger, he used to make moonshine.” Michelle leaned closer, looking puzzled. “Are you serious, Nanny?” “Back in them…
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The Moore family: Cheering for the home team
TRAVIS AND Carrie Moore put forth a team effort to keep up with their family’s schedule. All five of the Moores are dedicated to supporting…
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The Wheeler family: Big families and big dreams work together
EVER SINCE he was a teenager, Nathan Wheeler has been building things. When it was time for him to choose a career, he considered other…
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Olivia West: Music fuels Christmas miracles
BEFORE THE stage lights come up or the first notes of a Christmas carol drift through a crowded room, Olivia West is already thinking about…
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Cindy Yahola: Powwow celebrates heritage
EACH SEPTEMBER, the Wilson County Fairgrounds transforms into a vibrant tapestry of color, movement, and history as the WilCo Pow Wow brings Native American culture…
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Thumper Pigg: Crafting cabinets and cultivating character
THUMPER PIGG will tell you up front: “I’m old and hard of hearing.” He says it with a grin — the kind that signals both…
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Phillip Small: Returning home to an 80-year legacy
AFTER TWO decades in Florida education and athletics, a third-generation leader steps into his family’s oil business with gratitude and growth in mind. Small &…
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