Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Dr. Michael Casal
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Dr. Michael Casal If you’re from Cookeville, you’re as likely to hear the phrase “Dr. Casal” heard in conversation as to be asked the time. The reason? Let me use a number to make it tangible. 15,000. That’s how...
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Lisa & David Uhrik
Cookeville’s Most Influential People – Lisa & David Uhrik What if I told you a love story with more magic than any Nicholas Sparks novel exists right around the corner? It’s true. While known for their nonprofits Plenty Downtown Bookshop and...
How Flint Global, Powered by Her and The Biz Foundry are Making a Global Impact
How Flint Global, Powered by Her and The Biz Foundry are Making a Global Impact Most people would agree that small business is the heartbeat of America, but many don’t realize that this spirit of entrepreneurship is visible around the globe. Merging the global and...
Small Business Spotlight – Jamie’s Eats & Sweets
Small Business Spotlight – Jamie’s Eats & Sweets Everyone loves Jamie Lankford. She is the bubbly, friendly, fun baker who gleefully provides the people of her community with delicious treats, heart-felt “hellos,” and uplifting conversation. As the...
How Aly Parks Built a Small Business From Quilt Scraps
How Aly Parks Built a Small Business From Quilt Scraps Cookeville is no stranger to creatives. Tennessee Tech student Aly Parks is no exception to that statement. Parks, a fashion merchandising student, independently runs an upcycling business in which she repurposes...
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.
