Flavors of Thailand in the Heart of Sparta & Cookeville
Flavors of Thailand in the Heart of Sparta & Cookeville In the heart of downtown Sparta and also in Cookeville, one restaurant has been quietly building a reputation as a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic Asian cuisine: Fil Thai. With its warm...
Tennessee Tech hosts annual ‘Lighting the Quad’ on Dec. 2
Tennessee Tech hosts annual ‘Lighting the Quad’ on Dec. 2 Tennessee Tech University will kick off the holiday season by flipping the switch on thousands of holiday lights at the annual “Lighting the Quad” on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. The free event is held on the...
A New Era for Seven Senses: Inside the Launch of Savor and the Future of WestSide Dining
A New Era for Seven Senses: Inside the Launch of Savor and the Future of WestSide Dining For more than a decade, Seven Senses has been a pivotal member of Cookeville’s dining community. Now, in 2025, the brand is expanding with the launch of Savor. I sat down with...
Five Decades on the Hill: The Story of Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge
Five Decades on the Hill: The Story of Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge Among the many iconic businesses that have and continue to make our city special, Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge holds a uniquely special place – one five decades in the making. I sat down...
Upper Cumberland Business Owner Julie Christenson on Daughter Ash Ruder’s Viral Song ‘Blue Genes’
Upper Cumberland Business Owner Julie Christenson on Daughter Ash Ruder’s Viral Song ‘Blue Genes’ When Julie Christenson moved from California to Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland, she brought with her not just her family, but a love for entrepreneurship and a passion for...
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.
