It’s lonely in the middle
D In the 1930s, President Herbert Hoover’s second-in-command was Vice President Charles Curtis, who had once been a powerful Senator. A magazine article about Vice President Curtis is credited with coining a phrase that has endured for almost a hundred…
New Year, New Hope
J A new year is a time for reflection and more importantly a time for hope. Most people wish for a combination of happiness, health, prosperity, and peace. Educators seek strength and resolution to maintain their life’s work to assist…
Tennessee’s execution process remains murky
D In 2015, the state legislature at the urging of the Department of Correction passed a law allowing it to keep secret the companies that make and sell lethal injection drugs to the Tennessee Department of Correction for death penalty…
OHV park begins New Year with record crowd
C The Off Highway Vehicle Park in Coalmont hosted its largest crowd yet on the first day of the new year. Though still not officially open, the OHV park allows outdoor adventurers the opportunity to explore the vast acreage and…
Vanderbilt Tullahoma welcomes first baby of the year
S The Women’s Center at Vanderbilt Tullahoma – Harton Hospital introduces Magnolia Jo Day, the first baby of 2023 arriving at 6:24 p.m. on Jan. 3. She entered the world weighing 8 pounds and 4.7 ounces and 21.5 inches in…
Probation office starts reading program
S Coffee County Probation Director Linda Baker has announced a new program to build a library within the office for clients that are on probation. Baker says that one of the questions on the intake for new clients is, “What…
Tool addresses disrespect in workplace
A tool developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to address disrespectful workplace behaviors through trained peer-to-peer messaging can be successfully implemented in the nursing workforce with the appropriate support, according to a new study published in the January 2023 issue…
Rock City purchases Chanticleer Inn on Lookout Mountain
See Rock City Inc. has announced its purchase of Chanticleer Inn on Lookout Mountain, effective Dec. 13, from previous owners Michael and Theresa Turner. Chanticleer is conveniently located next to Starbucks, across from Rock City’s parking lot and the popular…
Mann appointed to aldermanic seat
C At a special called meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Derick Mann was appointed to fill the vacant board seat left by former alderman Robin Dunn. He was selected for his appointment in a 5-1 vote. Mann…
Late Rebel run topples ‘Cats
E The Tullahoma Wildcats fell to the Franklin County Rebels 49-44 after the Rebels stole the lead in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats started off the game with a five point lead at the end of the first quarter. Keegan…
