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Nonprofits

Compassionate Care When It Matters Most at Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic

For many families, crisis begins with uncertainty. An unexpected pregnancy can bring fear, pressure, and isolation, especially when someone feels they have nowhere to…
CookevilleApr 172 min read
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Spotlight

Women’s Heart | Photo Gallery

Relive the Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine Premiere Edition Launch Party with highlights and photos celebrating local businesses, community leaders, and the official debut event.
CookevilleApr 101 min read
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Arts & Entertainment

From Cookeville to the Spotlight Once Again: Jake Hoot Delivers Another Winning Moment on The Voice

Explore Jake Hoot's journey after winning The Voice in 2019 and his impactful return to the stage for the Battle of Champions.
CookevilleApr 73 min read
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Small Business

From Airstream to Storefront: How Sarah Collins Built Poppie’s Boutique

From a traveling Airstream to a beloved storefront, discover how Sarah Collins built Poppie’s Boutique into a community staple.
CookevilleApr 65 min read
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Spotlight

Cookeville Lifestyle Announces Spring “Impact Edition” Highlighting Local Nonprofits

Cookeville Lifestyle Magazine's Spring 2026 edition, titled The Impact Edition , will be available this Friday at over 100 locations across Cookeville and surrounding…
CookevilleMar 252 min read
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Food & Drink

Fire & Vine Raises the Bar—Literally

“As a business owner, you recognize the desires of your customers, and you have to be willing to invest in the long-term vision.” —…
CookevilleMar 33 min read
Musician playing acoustic guitar at Red Silo Brewing Company in Upper Cumberland.
Arts & Entertainment

Creativity on display: Tennessee Tech’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ set to dazzle Cookeville’s WestSide

Tennessee Tech University’s School of Music and theatre program will host “Kaleidoscope: A Music and Theatre Showcase” on Sunday, March 8, from 1 to…
CookevilleFeb 253 min read
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Health & Beauty

A Midnight Miracle: How CRMC’s Team Saved Two Lives in Ten Minutes

COOKEVILLE, TENN. — Blair Martin thought her water had broken. Within minutes, she would learn the truth was far more urgent: she was bleeding…
CookevilleFeb 114 min read
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Outdoors

From All-American to Officer: Kiera Hill’s Journey from the Court to the Community

Not many bios contain “Junior College All-American women’s basketball player” and “law enforcement officer,” but for the cover of this edition, Kiera Hill, both…
CookevilleFeb 114 min read
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Health & Beauty

A New Face of Leadership at Skin Deep

A new era begins at Skin Deep as fresh leadership brings vision, growth, and continued commitment to exceptional care in our community.
CookevilleJan 284 min read
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Health & Beauty

A Hometown Healer: Dr. Carole Lovell’s 30-Year Mission

Meet Carole Lovell and Personal Growth Counseling, a Cookeville mental health practice offering EMDR, TMS, Spravato®, and compassionate care for 30+ years.
CookevilleJan 286 min read
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Health & Beauty

The Woman Behind Cookeville’s Most Beautiful “I Do’s”

For 25 years, the name Cindy Strong has been synonymous with elegance and taste. Through her business, Magnolia James (named after the magnolia leaves…
CookevilleJan 283 min read

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