MARTIN, TN – When Dr. Lynn Alexander retired from the University of Tennessee at Martin in June, “slowing down” was not on the itinerary. Instead, she’s filled her days with international travel and is committed to making that possible for students in her adopted home...
DRESDEN/UNION CITY, TN – Julie Hill has more than 27 years of experience as a music educator, scholar, performer, lecturer, administrator, and non-profit arts leader/advocate. And a recent exploratory excursion to Cuba had the Union City resident tapping into all...
DRESDEN, TN – As a philosophical concept in ancient Greek thought, Arete means “excellence” of any kind and is linked with an individuals’ fulfillment of purpose. Since his days in McKenzie as a student at Bethel University to his current role as the...
DRESDEN, TN – When Stacie Freeman and Julie Hill founded Global Citizen Adventure Corps one year ago, they wanted to offer travel service-learning experiences to their home communities in West Tennessee and throughout the Midsouth and Ohio Valley. They believed in...
MCKENZIE, TN – Joel Washburn isn’t usually in the photo or the news story. His typical place is behind the camera or behind the keyboard. As publisher of the McKenzie Banner, he has made a career, continuing his family legacy, of chronicling community life. However,...
