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Marie Bolles: Just a girl who loves her diamonds
On a cloudy day in late April, Marie Bolles sat on a wooden bench in a quiet dugout at Don Davidson Park. She stared out at the ballfield before her.…
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Riley Harbin: Coaching beyond the scoreboard
For Fayetteville native Riley Harbin, sports have always been about more than hitting a ball or running faster. They shape character, build confidence, and reveal who a person is beyond…
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First Saturday Market: Bringing Fourth of July celebration and community spirit to downtown Fayetteville
Nothing says summertime like Fayetteville’s First Saturday Market. Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, the event — held on July 4 — welcomed locals and visitors alike…
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Elk River Chiropractic: Growing to serve you better
When Elk River Chiropractic first opened its doors in Fayetteville, its goal was clear: to bring safe, gentle, and natural health care to the local community. Over the years, that…
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Victoria Nelson: Real Beauty, Real You
At Franklin County High School, Victoria Nelson balances a schedule filled with academics, athletics, service work, and preparation for one of the biggest opportunities of her young life. A sophomore…
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Rachael Mullin: Shaping Franklin County volleyball’s future
At Franklin County High School (FCHS), Rachael Mullin is building a volleyball program centered on discipline, teamwork, and growth. As both a coach and educator, she brings energy, encouragement, and…
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Lupita’s Tacos: Tacos worth talking about
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 Lupita’s Tacos. You know I…
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Rock Creek Elementary School: A celebration of creativity and community
Students, faculty, families, and community members gathered at Rock Creek Elementary School on May 11 to celebrate the unveiling of a unique community art project months in the making. The…
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Five generations of Greens: Born into the breed
Six-year-old Greyson Green never leaves the house — or his grandfather’s barn at Jeff Green Stables — without clutching at least one miniature horse in each hand. Horses are practically…
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Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Saddle up your Tennessee walking horses, slip on your favorite pair of boots, and bring your excitement — and your appetite — to the largest event facility in the state…
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Victory Baptist Church: A welcoming home
Since its founding in 1961, Victory Baptist Church has served as a spiritual guide for the Shelbyville community. For more than six decades, the congregation has maintained a mission focused…
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Herbert & Jill Derickson: 4 The Glory Farm
Shelbyville became the Tennessee Walking Horse Capital of the World because of families like the Dericksons, who championed their success from the very beginning. On Sept. 17, 1886, a black…
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Cody McMurtry and Mick Shuran: The stories behind the scoreboard
There’s something special about hometown sports. It’s not just the final score or the Friday night lights. It’s the stories behind the people wearing the jerseys, coaching from the sidelines,…
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Easton “Kid Rocket” Daddio: Childhood meets the checkered flag
At just 8 years old, Easton “Kid Rocket” Daddio is already making a name for himself on the racetrack. But behind the quick reflexes and growing list of accomplishments is…
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Kountry Kafe: A seat at the family table
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 Kountry Kafe. If you’re looking for…
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AEDC: Celebrating 75 years of innovation
Thousands of people gathered at Arnold Air Force Base on June 27 as the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) celebrated its 75th anniversary with a public open house. The daylong…
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Stacey Woodson: Sharing kindness through faith
“God is so funny,” Stacey Woodson said with a laugh while explaining how a sudden change in weather during a family vacation unexpectedly opened the door for this interview. Moments…
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Tuckers Crossroads Community Club: A field built by the community
For more than 50 years, the ballfields at Tuckers Crossroads have been more than a place to play softball. They have served as a gathering place, a community hub, and…
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Mangos Mexican Restaurant: Serving up a fiesta of flavor
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 Mangos Mexican Restaurant. Some menus make…
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J&J Pest Control: Protecting homes from the ground up
Every home needs a strong foundation, but many homeowners forget about the space right underneath their feet. The crawlspace under a house can easily become a quiet home for excess…
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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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Weber Bradford: One kick at a time
For Weber Bradford, football started with a simple question from his dad during seventh grade: “Do you think you could kick a football?” At the…
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Bryant Mooney: More than the highlights
At Huntland High School, Bryant Mooney is already making a name for himself as one of the area’s most promising young athletes. As he enters…
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Matt Insell: Raised on the sidelines
Matt Insell grew up on the sidelines of the basketball court at the Shelbyville Central High School (SCHS) gym. As the son of Rick Insell…
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Coach Bobby Locke: ‘Daddy Locke’ and the Golden Eaglettes
Even before they were known as the Golden Eaglettes, Shelbyville Central High School (SCHS) set and broke records in athletics. In fact, because SCHS allowed…
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Levi Monroe: Born to skate
Levi Monroe is 12 years old and already has a successful hockey career. He is a rising eighth grader at Tennessee Virtual Academy who plays…
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Chad Hibdon: Give, Grow, Love, Win
Coach Chad Hibdon, head coach of the Lady Cats at Tullahoma High School, has built championship-level programs throughout his career. Hibdon’s record as a coach…
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Nolan and Brody McCue: A family bond built through baseball
Nolan McCue has an easygoing, properly Southern way about him. He can narrate his life and legacy with a humble ease, so much so that…
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Tony Williams: A life of discipline
Fifty years after Tony Williams walked into a karate class at age 5, he is not only teaching punches and kicks to students at Lebanon…
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Joe Pendergrass: In times of war and peace
FOR 50 years, war veteran Joe Pendergrass did not speak of his time in Vietnam. The horrors of war were too difficult to dwell on.…
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Stuart Rudy: Brothers’ keeper
AN ALARMING 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) listed Tennessee’s Veteran suicide rate as being significantly higher than both the national…
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