Following Motlow's largest graduation in the history of the College, the dean's list and honor roll announcement for the spring 2012 semester reveals over 800 students achieving academic excellence according to Dr. MaryLou Apple, president of Motlow. Read More

Hope all the mothers were honored last Sunday. At First Methodist the children sang "Happy Mother's Day" as they paraded up and down the aisles. Sherry Bush was their song leader. Then the minister, Dr. John Carpenter, presented each child with a Mother's Day coloring book in which to draw their own mother. Young artists at work! Read More

The Coppertop Restaurant, located at Cove Hollow Marina near Center Hill Dam, has opened for the season with a new look and a new menu. Read More

The Joe Black Effort has been a quietly operating community cause for several years and recently became known in the area as the safe (no kill) place to call about animal issues. Now seeking the community’s support, the group wants to continue to get animals off of the streets, out of abusive situation and place them in loving homes. Read More

Music Tree Festival of the Arts will be held in Manchester from May 31 through June 6 at several venues throughout town. There will be over 80 music artists performing on seven stages the week before Bonnaroo, one of the largest and most successful music and arts festivals in the world. Music Tree was designed to provide value to local businesses, residents, and visitors to the Manchester area. No tickets are required because the event is free for everyone who attends. Read More

Hey, dad, we wrote this one for your teenagers. If you can collar them for just a few moments, please share this column with them. If they won't stand still long enough to lasso them in, then please pass on the following sentiments. Read More

Doris Roland, of Lebanon, Jessie Cripps, of Hendersonville, Corinne Clark, Aline Keith and Janie of White House all enjoyed a delicious dinner with Tom and Georgia Cripps at their home on Dismal Road on Saturday. That afternoon they attended a “Baby Tea” for Jordan and Nicole Cripps at the Dry Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Read More

It had been a long day. I was tired ... resentful ... bitter ... angry. It seemed no matter how hard I tried, it was never enough. Everything seemed wrong. In short, I was in full blown self-pity mode. I complained loudly to the Lord as I drove toward my sister's home, thinking only about myself. … Me-me-me-me. Read More

The month of May is recognized nationally as Older Americans Month, a time when we acknowledge the vast contributions older adults make to their families, communities and the nation. Justin Potter Library will join in the national celebration once again by hosting Older Americans Day at the new County Complex located at 712 S. Congress Blvd on Thursday, May 24,ß at 10 am. Read More

I found myself thinking of obsessions we all have this week: things we do regularly and religiously. Obsessions are not limited to those suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We are all obsessed with something. Some people are obsessed with TV shows. We hear them talking about the latest episode every day: Dancing with the Stars; American Idol; The Voice, etc. I have some of these obsessions myself with NCIS, Once Upon A Time, and ... Read More

Mother's Day is a nostalgia time for me since the loss of my mother. Read More

Not long ago, I was asked this question, “What would be the one thing you would do if you were told you only had a few months to live?” Read More

Horace and Marie Bratcher recently attained a great milestone in marriage and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 10.  Their children Anthony and Serita Bratcher, Connie & Roger Pister, Amy and Earl Dyer, and Loria Hendrixson, as well as their grandchildren, Jason, Daniel, and Benjamin Bratcher, and Joseph & Dylan Pister were honored to celebrate this occasion by hosting a private party at The Patch Manor in Manchester. Mr. Randy Massa chauffeured the couple ... Read More

With all the discussion about the role of moms and motherhood in this year's political circus, maybe it's appropriate that a couple of admiring dads just say it: There is no harder job in the universe than being a caring, nurturing mother. Read More

Dry Creek Baptist Church was delighted to have Jerry and Brenda Parker of Murfreesboro attend worship service Sunday. Read More

The comic states: I keep getting a ringing in my ears. What should I do? Read More

For those readers wondering why I call myself ‘The Cracked Pot’, this was the inspiration … Read More

The weather is all the news in the valley this week. Will it frost tonight, or will the sky stay cloudy and prevent frost? Read More

April showers bring May flowers! So true! My knock-out rose bushes are in full bloom! Read More

The warmer weather has brought out many yard sales in town. Read More