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People highlights the individuals shaping life in the Upper Cumberland—creatives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. This category shares stories, achievements, and perspectives from the people making a local impact. 88 stories.
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With New York Times Bestselling Author Hannah Whitten When people call me a writer, I can’t help but think, “You don’t know Hannah Whitten.”…
Arts & Entertainment
The Fall 2026 edition of Cookeville Lifestyle is officially available now, and this issue is packed with stories celebrating creativity, community, local business and…
Small Business
For more than three decades, The Jewelry Emporium has been helping families across the Upper Cumberland celebrate life's biggest moments. From engagement rings and…
Nonprofits
For many families, crisis begins with uncertainty. An unexpected pregnancy can bring fear, pressure, and isolation, especially when someone feels they have nowhere to…
Arts & Entertainment
Explore Jake Hoot's journey after winning The Voice in 2019 and his impactful return to the stage for the Battle of Champions.
Small Business
From a traveling Airstream to a beloved storefront, discover how Sarah Collins built Poppie’s Boutique into a community staple.
Outdoors
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…
Health & Beauty
Meet Carole Lovell and Personal Growth Counseling, a Cookeville mental health practice offering EMDR, TMS, Spravato®, and compassionate care for 30+ years.
Health & Beauty
For 25 years, the name Cindy Strong has been synonymous with elegance and taste. Through her business, Magnolia James (named after the magnolia leaves…
People
We’re delighted to feature Kim Winkle, Director of the School of Art, Craft, and Design at Tennessee Tech University, in the arts edition of…
People
Often, real influence happens in the shadows, away from spotlights, awards, or titles. Such is the case with 2024 Influential Person and my dear…
People
Athlete. Advocate. Leader. Marc Burnett. If you’ve ever met this Influential Person, you’ve likely walked away feeling grateful. There is a warmth to Marc…
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