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4-H Shooting Sports: Targeting success
Lincoln County’s 4-H Club offers the typical opportunities expected from the long-standing agricultural program for students: livestock projects and competitions, nature studies, and county fairs. But Lincoln County offers a…
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Adeline Grigsby: Going the Country Mile
On a scorching summer day, an older gentleman made his way slowly into the Fayetteville Tractor Supply Co. in search of a new battery. A young employee, Adeline Grigsby, not…
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Doris Colvin-North: Comforting the community
Some businesses measure success by what they sell. Others measure it by the people they serve. The Petal Patch has always put people first. Every arrangement is an opportunity to…
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Gage Clark-Martin: I can do it
Some people measure life by the obstacles they face. Gage Clark-Martin measures it by the opportunities ahead. Born with cerebral palsy, cortical vision impairment that left him legally blind, epilepsy,…
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Evalynne Stringer: Shattering every ‘never’
Genevieve Harris loads her daughter, Evalynne Stringer, and her two sons, Killian and Declan, into their handicapped-accessible van. Between working a full-time job, driving Evalynne to her after-school therapies, and…
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Zach Crosslin: Waiting for ‘the sweet spot’
You take between 12 and 20 breaths every minute. Over the next 24 hours, you will inhale and exhale approximately 17,000 to 28,000 times. Unless we are winded from overexertion,…
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The Levitt AMP Music Series
Stormy weather couldn’t keep Shelbyville from celebrating the 250th birthday of the nation. Although the burial of the much-anticipated 2076 time capsule on the grounds of the historic Bedford County…
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Taylor Whitt & Justin Blackburn: Uniting forces to protect high-risk students
According to statistics from the FBI, an estimated 460,000 children in the United States are reported missing every year. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation estimates 500-600 children are reported missing…
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Shelby Dowdy-Scrivnor: Pouring love into a legacy
Come. Sit. Stay. Though these words are usually reserved for favorite pooches, entrepreneur Shelby Dowdy-Scrivnor proudly proclaims these words to her favorite customers, both regulars and those she’s looking forward…
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Hometown BBQ Shack: Smoke leads the way
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 Hometown BBQ Shack. Before you even…
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The Mac Shack and Dirty Dough: Big flavors, shared bites
GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Lebanon. This month, Krys Midgett visited The Mac Shack and Dirty Dough.…
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Courtney Wheeler: Preparing tomorrow’s leaders close to home
Every Fall, thousands of students step onto Cumberland University’s campus carrying far more than just backpacks and class schedules. They arrive with dreams still forming, questions about the future, and…
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Clint and Melissa Perry: A place to breathe
Some places ask you to slow down before you even realize you’ve been rushing. The gravel crunches beneath your tires, flowers sway in the Tennessee breeze, bees drift from bloom…
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VA250 Car Project: Speed meets heat in Tullahoma on September 10th & 11th
When a machine built to break speed records rolls into town, local car fans, engineers, and history lovers have good reason to get excited. The world’s fastest stock car is…
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Fayetteville Public Utilities: Lighting the way to a warm winter
As cooler weather approaches, Gas/Water/Wastewater Maintenance Operator Jimmy Medley is one of the Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) employees helping customers prepare their homes for the season. Each fall, Medley visits…
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Elk River Trading: Treasure from trash
The attic of an old house holds on to secrets. It keeps dust, memories, and sometimes things completely forgotten about. When an elderly homeowner decided it was finally time to…
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Hall Furniture: Serving local families for generations
In a world where online shopping and automated customer service have become the norm, one local business continues to prove that nothing beats old-fashioned, face-to-face kindness. For over 70 years,…
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Stan McNabb Automotive: Fetch big Fall savings this month
Hi there, Chevy here! Can you believe September is already here? The morning air is getting a little crisp, football season is kicking off, and my human brother and sister…
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Bank of Lincoln County: Strengthening Lincoln County from within
When walking into Bank of Lincoln County, you’d expect to see familiar faces helping neighbors deposit checks or save for their future. If you look around during local community festivals,…
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A3 Development: Rooted here, growing here, building here
Founded in 2021 and proudly expanded in July 2026 with a full flooring, cabinetry, and countertop showroom, A3 Development has quickly become one of Fayetteville’s most recent local success stories.…
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Garrett Taylor: Don’t stop, don’t give up
Garrett Taylor has been operating heavy equipment since before most kids were riding bikes. Growing up in a logging family in Fayetteville, he was driving…
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Bailey Cowan: K-9 handler
In his freshman year of high school, Officer Bailey Cowan resisted the idea of going into law enforcement, but his mother convinced him to take…
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Leah Harrell: Banking on a legacy
Some career paths are carefully planned. Others have a way of coming full circle. For Leah Harrell, banking was always familiar. She grew up watching…
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Derek Worley: Following his father’s example
Franklin County Lumber has been a trusted part of the community for decades. Today, Derek Worley is helping carry that work forward, serving alongside his…
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Kelly & Austin Wilson: Born fighting
If you research the Scottish history of Clan Wilson, you will discover that their crest features a lion brandishing a large sword. The motto “Semper…
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Dennis Young Insurance: When seconds blur into hours
Somehow, seconds blur into hours as your dream home is reduced to smoldering embers. Your mind races. How could this fire have started? Everyone —…
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Peyton Fritz: Creativity knows no limits
For 10-year-old Peyton Fritz, creativity is everywhere. A simple object she comes across can take on a whole new life, thanks to her creative mind.…
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Holly Logan: Building bridges through language
For Westwood teacher Holly Logan, language has always been a way to bridge connections. Connections that help to bridge gaps, lift up individuals, and equip…
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Brandon Dragan: Standing beside the overlooked
If Brandon Dragan’s career path has taught him anything, it’s that life doesn’t always reveal your calling on the first try. “My journey was long,”…
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Jared Benoit: Refining real estate with compassion
When Jared Benoit tells people he grew up in upstate New York, they often picture skyscrapers, crowded sidewalks, and the constant pace of New York…
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Greg Wiser: Coaching generations with heart
For three decades, summer evenings in Lincoln County have carried the sound of a ball cracking off a bat, dugouts erupting in cheers, and one…
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Robbie France: Coaching beyond the scoreboard
Success on the basketball court is often measured in wins and losses. But at Riverside Christian Academy, Coach Robbie France says the greatest victories aren’t…
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