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The people, places and small businesses that make the Upper Cumberland home. New stories every week from Cookeville, Crossville, Sparta and Livingston.

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Health & Beauty

Dr. Alissa Hudson Brings a Personal Approach to Eye Care

At Middle TN Eye, Dr. Alissa Hudson combines surgical precision with a genuine love for people, building lasting relationships with patients across the Upper…
Oct 53 min read
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People

The Fall 2026 Edition of Crossville Lifestyle Is Here

The newest edition of Crossville Lifestyle has arrived, celebrating the people, stories and traditions that make Cumberland County such a special place to call…
CrossvilleOct 23 min read
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Nonprofits

Lend a Paw Strengthens the Bond Between People and Dogs

From preparing future service dogs to providing a place for families to navigate pet loss, Lend a Paw is creating meaningful support for people…
CookevilleOct 23 min read
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Food & Drink

Fire & Vine Brings Food Family and Hospitality to Cookeville

Inspired by a six-month journey around the world, Molly and Barry Reese created a place where memorable meals and meaningful moments come together. Molly…
CookevilleSep 302 min read
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Outdoors

Your Next Adventure Awaits at Cummins Falls

Do you know that the opportunity to experience the wonder of nature up close exists 15 minutes from downtown Cookeville? It’s true. Cummins Falls…
CookevilleSep 244 min read
Small Business

Sabrina Brazle Celebrates One Year of Provision Realty Group

As Provision Realty Group celebrates its first anniversary, Sabrina Brazle reflects on resilience, relationships, and creating a brokerage built to last. Success in real…
Sep 233 min read
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Arts & Entertainment

A Bestselling Author, Local Changemakers & More: Inside the Cookeville Lifestyle Fall 2026 Issue

The Fall 2026 edition of Cookeville Lifestyle is officially available now, and this issue is packed with stories celebrating creativity, community, local business and…
CookevilleSep 173 min read
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Spotlight

Step Inside the 2026 Parade of Homes: Inspired Interiors Take Center Stage

The 2026 Upper Cumberland Parade of Homes is putting design in the spotlight, but behind the beautiful spaces is an organization whose work extends…
CookevilleSep 114 min read
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Outdoors

How Canoe the Caney and Outdoor Experience Shape Cookeville Adventures

Before the first step on a shaded trail, before the quiet dip of a paddle into moving water, adventure in Cookeville originates somewhere else.…
Aug 254 min read
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Small Business

Nearly Two Decades of Custom Apparel and Community at Select Designs

For nearly two decades, Select Designs has remained woven into the fabric of the Upper Cumberland, not simply through custom apparel and products, but…
CookevilleAug 143 min read
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Small Business

The House That Feels Like Home

Inside The Painted House's Lasting Legacy in Cookeville For many in the Cookeville, a visit to The Painted House has become more than a…
CookevilleAug 123 min read
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Small Business

Two Generations, One Shared Vision at Ready Set Grow

Inside the mother-daughter duo behind Ready Set Grow and its lasting impact on the Upper Cumberland For nearly 27 years, Ready Set Grow has…
Aug 74 min read

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