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Betty Cantrell: Where help begins
Photo submitted by Betty Cantrell BETTY CANTRELL proudly served as chairperson for Concerned Citizens for Veterans in Wilson County from 2008 to 2026. However, she is quick to explain to…
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Jackie Greenwood: Advocating for veterans’ rights
JACKIE GREENWOOD was born into a family of patriots. Her family heritage includes at least one member who served in every major American conflict, beginning with the Revolutionary War. Her…
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Chris Ross & Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens: Grandeur and gratitude
CELEBRATED NOVELIST and playwright Thornton Wilder is credited with saying, “The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.” Though historians can’t find these words in Wilder’s writings,…
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24th Annual Lincoln County Free Fishing Day: Reeling in fish and fun
FOR ONE day each year, typically the Saturday of the first full week of June, people of all ages can fish without a license in Tennessee’s public waters, state parks,…
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Bradford Appliance: Local excellence
Managing a busy home is hard work, and nobody has time to deal with a broken washing machine or a warm refrigerator. For decades, families have looked for home goods…
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Shiro Burnette Sr.: No mission too difficult
MILITARY SERVICE leaves a lasting mark — one that extends far beyond the years spent in uniform. For Shiro Burnette Sr., who served from 1989 to 1993 during Operation Desert…
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Denise Marshall: A commitment to those who served
IN COMMUNITIES across the country, the sacrifices of military service members are often acknowledged through ceremonies, memorials, and public expressions of gratitude. While meaningful, these moments do not always address…
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Fiesta Grill: Where the skillet steals the show
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 Fiesta Grill. IF YOU could…
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Badges and Bobbers: Fishing for community
THE FIRST Badges and Bobbers event brought together local families, first responders, and community partners for an evening centered on fishing, connection, and building relationships. More than 150 children attended,…
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Tommie Boleyn: There’s no place like home
OKINAWA, JAPAN; Korea; the Philippines; Thailand; Australia; Singapore; Hong Kong; Saudi Arabia; the United Arab Emirates; Qatar; Kuwait; Iraq; Kosovo; Cuba; Greece; Italy; Spain; France; Germany; Norway; Scotland; Israel; Crete;…
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MRT Crochet Group: Volunteers go to jail
I PLUNKED MY keys and cellphone into the plastic tray. Two windowless metal doors separated us from the outside world. A third interior door was unbolted, and Lt. Chris Cook,…
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Hometown Heroes & Harmony: Healing through harmony
THE HOMETOWN Heroes & Harmony event, sponsored by the United Veterans Council of Bedford County, began as an invitation-only event before welcoming our community to a free concert on the…
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Victory Baptist Academy: Growing lifelong learners
Starting a new school year is a major milestone for children and their families. Finding the right environment can set the tone for a student’s entire educational journey. Victory Baptist…
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Dr. Ashley Oberlander Townsend: Partners for Healing
PARTNERS FOR Healing compassionately serves the working uninsured in Coffee, Franklin, and Moore counties. This year, it is celebrating 25 years of providing free health care to eligible adults without…
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Officer Will Spurgeon: Protecting ‘the Hive’
AT BEL-AIRE Elementary School’s kindergarten graduation, teachers asked what each student wanted to be when they grew up. Will Spurgeon, the school resource officer (SRO), stood in the back and…
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Yamato Japanese Steakhouse: A local dining favorite
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 Yamato Japanese Steakhouse. IF YOU’RE looking…
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United in Spirits: Raising a glass for the community
UNITED WAY of South Central Tennessee hosted its annual United in Spirits fundraiser on Saturday, June 13, at the historic Jack Daniel’s BBQ Hill in Lynchburg. The event welcomed 250–300…
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Bangkok Pad Thai: A break from the ordinary
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 Bangkok Pad Thai. I LOVE THAI…
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Erik Reed: From paratrooper to pastor
ERIK REED’S life has been one of transformation. It’s been shaped by military discipline, personal loss, and a calling that led him to plant a church grounded in authenticity and…
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Exchange Holiday Cookbook: Get your family’s recipes in 84,000 homes
Exchange Media Group is offering Middle Tennessee residents a rare opportunity to share their culinary history with a massive audience. By submitting recipes through the Southern Aprons platform, local families…
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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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Jerry Stewart: A journey from the Air Force to ministry
JERRY STEWART enlisted in the United States Air Force, continuing a family legacy of service that spanned multiple generations. His six years in uniform would…
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James Massengill: A life defined by service
JAMES MASSENGILL’S life reflects a steady and consistent commitment to service. Through military duty, law enforcement, and decades of public safety work, his career has…
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Jennifer Clever: Her steady voice has never quavered
HER MOTHER had reluctantly signed the papers. Twenty-four days after Jennifer Clever turned 18, she was on her way to Fort Dix in Burlington County,…
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Dustin Mason: ‘Semper Fi’ is more than a motto
DUSTIN MASON looked up from his Game Boy. Bolts of lightning flashed across the square television screen, followed by rumbles of thunder. The timer was…
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Jennifer Cirricione: To serve and support
CHIEF MASTER Sgt. Jennifer Cirricione spent 28 years serving in the Air Force. She began her military career in parachute rigging, a role she enjoyed,…
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Don Wheeler and Allen Potter: Bridging the gap
TULLAHOMA AND the surrounding area have nearly 3,000 employees at Arnold Air Force Base, and the base generates over $1 billion in economic impact. Yet,…
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The Poppy Project: A field of remembrance
AT JONES Brummett Elementary, a field of bright ceramic poppies blooms every three years and falls, not from soil, but from the hands of students…
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Col. William A. Darden: The hidden cost of courage
THE LAST time they all rode together, it was a short drive into Lebanon. It was nothing grand, and they enjoyed a meal on the…
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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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