A Look Inside Cookeville’s First Speakeasy – 1854 Cocktail Bar & Lounge
A Look Inside Cookeville’s First Speakeasy – 1854 Cocktail Bar & Lounge 1854 is objectively stunning. Intentionally designed craft cocktails, an expansive offering of mocktails and alcohol substitutes, a delicious food menu, and an atmosphere...
Small Business Spotlight – The Market on the Square
Small Business Spotlight – The Market on the Square Cookeville’s downtown is booming. In the last few years, many new and unique businesses have launched on the West Side alone. But, one retail location has been a steady presence in the heart of Cookeville for...
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Randy Porter
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Randy Porter During 10 years in office, Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter has seen trials, tragedies, and triumphs. From natural disasters to a flourishing WestSide, his time as mayor has been a rollercoaster...
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Mike & Tracey Franklin
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Mike & Tracey Franklin Warm, kind, focused, authentic, and talented. Words that aptly rapid-fired through my brain while interviewing the incredible Mike and Tracey Franklin.  As owners of the gorgeous Loxx...
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Dr. Rob Owens
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Dr. Rob Owens As Chief Diversity Officer for Tennessee Tech University’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Dr. Robert Owens serves the students who walk through his doors with empathy and a commitment to their...
Doing It All (and Then Some): Motherhood & Business with Kirsten Cooper & MomReal Local
In this MomReal Local collab episode, Kirsten Cooper dives into the realities of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. As the owner of The French Cookie, Kirsten talks about juggling business goals to family responsibilities and shares heartfelt insights, practical strategies, and the mindset that helps her thrive both at home and in the professional world.
How One Family Turned a Love for Design Into a WestSide Staple
Inside Hillsdale Home, Where Vintage Design and Community Go Hand in Hand.
When a Signature Tells the Truth: Inside the Life of a Local Forensic Handwriting Expert
How Dianne Peterson’s pursuit of truth has shaped a global career rooted in faith, family, and forensic science.
