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HOW IT ALL BEGAN We all know what it feels like to meet that special person. Someone who will shape your future, stand by…
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1854 is objectively stunning. Intentionally designed craft cocktails, an expansive offering of mocktails and alcohol substitutes, a delicious food menu, and an atmosphere harkening…
People
A wearer of bright colors and many hats, this through-and-through Enneagram 7 serves as a mentor, photographer, community volunteer, radio host, arts advocate, rural…
People
Brandon Russell thrives on creating spaces that elevate others. A Columbia, TN native, he moved to Cookeville to attend TTU as a Business Information…
People
A self-described wild card who loves connecting people and resources, Katelyn Steakley has her hand in multiple efforts, both behind the scenes and in…
People
Luke Eldridge lives to serve the people of Cookeville. Whether coaching youth soccer at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, supporting families through the Salvation…
Arts & Entertainment
An astronaut. A doctor. An athlete. A pop star. Childhood dreams are boundless. But for one Cookeville native, those dreams are becoming a reality.…
People
When Ryan Risher took a leap of faith in 2018 and entered the Cookeville real estate market, he could not have predicted how dramatically…
People
Becoming a real estate agent in Cookeville is much like starting your own business. It requires hustle, networking, long hours, and persistence — often…
People
Although Sabrina Brazle is now one of the highest grossing realtors in the Upper Cumberland, her success in Cookeville real estate was built on…
Food & Drink
Four kids. Two full-time jobs. A growing roastery and coffee shop. Community outreach. Ministry. Hannah and Justin Davis are constantly moving, and Cookeville is…
Arts & Entertainment
Tyrone Carver is Cookeville. If you’ve attended a wedding, prom, or special event in the Upper Cumberland, you probably know Tyrone Carver. Since 2010,…
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