October 19, 2026
Lifestyles
Bedford County Jail finds new ways to help inmates long-term
JAMES WOOD –Staff Writer Lieutenant Chris Cook of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department spoke during the latest Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee about his report of the…
Todd Smith defies all the medical odds
JAMES WOOD – Staff Writer Dr. Todd Smith, a chiropractor who practices in Lewisburg and Franklin, defied all odds of survival and recovery against a near-fatal stroke that happened during…
The Arts Scene in Flat Creek with Mutt Suttles
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer As Bedford County has become home to many new people and cultural scenes, the art scene has also expanded. In Flat Creek, portrait artist Mutt…
Red Wine Mushrooms for the Holidays
Seasonal Eating Whitney Danhof, Extension Agent Certain foods just say the holidays are here. In the sweet realm for me it’s those traditional family recipes of Chocolate Angel Pie,…
The Fly Arts Center starts their Christmas season
JAMES WOOD Staff Writer The Fly Arts Center will be kicking off its holiday season with 22 days of Christmas across the month of December. Starting on the Dec…
Meal Management for Thanksgiving
Seasonal Eating Whitney Danhof, Extension Agent November 2025 Managing a large holiday meal, like Thanksgiving, can be a daunting task. Figuring out how to utilize oven space, timing dishes…
Four Generations of Dairy Farmers: Nash Family Creamery
Right off U.S. Highway 41A, just south of Eagleville, Tenn., Nash Family Creamery is mixing a working dairy farm, a retail-tourism business, and ice cream. Located at 4019 41A N.,…
Town and Country Garden Club: October Report
The Town and Country Garden Club met October 15th at breathtaking Stonewall Ridge Farm, home of club member Nancy Fayard. The hostesses were Nancy Fayard, Rebecca Parker and Carroll O‘Brien.…