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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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Class of 2026 leave their mark at graduation

Friday night was a night of celebration at Wilkins Stadium as the Tullahoma High School (THS) and Tullahoma Virtual Academy (TVA) Class of 2026 walked the line to receive their diplomas. The commencement ceremonies saw 270 students from both THS and TVA receive their diplomas.

Bridge named in honor of Thomas Gwynn

The newly constructed foot bridge that allows pedestrian traffic from Atlantic into History Park has been named in honor of the “Greatest Ranger that ever was”, Tullahoma’s-own Thomas Gwynn.

Lonnie Cecil Stevens, 79

Lonnie Cecil Stevens, 79, of Winchester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1946, in the Anderson Community of Franklin County, to the late Tommie and Annie Pearl (Wells) Stevens.

Kay Regalia Larson, 67

Kay Regalia Larson, 67, of Pueblo West, Colorado, and formerly of Tullahoma passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at a Colorado Springs, Colorado hospital following an illness. She was surrounded by love, with her devoted husband Paul and her children Brad and Jenna by her side.

Emmett Ephriam Eden_ield, 96

Emmett Ephriam Edenfield, 96, of Tullahoma passed away on [May 13, 2026 in Ooltewah, Tennessee. He was born on Aug. 8, 1929, in Miami, Florida, to the late Emmett and Ella Edenfield. He was married to the late Jean Edenfield for 64 years.

Guide to outdoor lighting

Lighting is an essential component of interior and exterior home design. Not only does lighting add style and make spaces more appealing, when done correctly, it also makes a home safer and more functional.

Jack donates to Habitat for Humanity

Highland Rim Habitat for Humanity, a local nonprofit in the area, received a $1,500 donation recently from Jack Daniels. Since 1866, Jack Daniels has been giving back to the surrounding communities from where they are nestled. Because of their generosity, Highland Rim Habitat for Humanity will continue to help families in need of home repairs to the building of a new home. Pictured from left are Paul Whalen, President of HRHFH, Sherrie Cleveland, Vice-President of HRHFH, Marsha Hale, representing Jack Daniels and Kent Brown, Board member of HRHFH.

Mayes joins Baker and Cole

Alan Mayes has joined Baker and Cole Realty. Mayes has lived in Tullahoma for over two decades, along with his wife Deborah, a retired high school teacher. He’s a board member of the Historic Preservation Society of Tullahoma and a member of the Coffee County Historical Society, and a lifetime member of Nashville’s Lane Motor Museum. His professional memberships include the Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and Tennessee Association of Realtors. Alan served as an engineer at General Motors for many years, and also owned a franchised motorcycle dealership. Most recently, he retired from the automotive publishing business as vice-president, managing editor, and advertising manager of two custom car magazines. He is the author of five non-fiction books and has contributed to several more, in addition to having freelanced for several vintage vehicle magazines. He was inducted into the National Hot Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame in 2018 in the Journalist and Photographer category.