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Hensley: Five Below, Beall’s Outlet, and Big Lots coming to Covington

By Echo Day on March 16, 2023

Covington Mayor Jan Hensley was delighted to officially share the news during Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen.  “If you go out there on the north end of town, you’ll see we have a lot of ... facelifts out there ...”  Long-time residents will know the area as “the old Walmart,” where the retail giant was located prior to its 2006 move to its current … [Read more...] about Hensley: Five Below, Beall’s Outlet, and Big Lots coming to Covington

Mother, daughter at the helm of Barlow Funeral Home as it nears the century mark

By The Leader on February 24, 2023

As one of its oldest businesses, and the oldest Black-owned business, Barlow Funeral Home is a staple in Tipton County. Founded by Major Barlow in 1925, the funeral home is nearing a full century of service by generations of Barlow family members. It is currently operated by Shelia and Brittany Barlow, the widow and daughter of well-known operator Quincy Barlow. A family … [Read more...] about Mother, daughter at the helm of Barlow Funeral Home as it nears the century mark

BlueOval City representative makes stop at Brighton High School

By Jeff Ireland on December 13, 2022

Officials with BlueOval City have been marketing their new $5.6 billion electric truck and battery plant in Haywood County pretty heavily over the last few months, and that only figures to increase in the coming months. Evidence of that was on display last Thursday inside the Brighton High School library when BlueOval human resources director Neva Burke spoke to about 40 BHS … [Read more...] about BlueOval City representative makes stop at Brighton High School

Piggin Ain’t Easy offers wide variety of food in former Gilt Edge Cafe location

By Jeff Ireland on July 29, 2022

Mike and Tonya Guy didn’t have any plans or a desire to open a restaurant. Their food truck, Piggin Ain’t Easy, was doing great, serving Tipton County factories and cooking at special events throughout the area. Piggin Ain’t Easy was initially a barbecue cooking team that competed for years and won multiple grand champions. Fans of their team kept telling Mike he should sell … [Read more...] about Piggin Ain’t Easy offers wide variety of food in former Gilt Edge Cafe location

Why Dynamix is your go-to physical therapy provider

By Echo Day on May 4, 2022

Imagine doing something you love - gardening, painting, walking around the neighborhood - and then suddenly you feel a little zing of pain in your hands, shoulders or legs. You work through it, but as the days go by, you are not feeling like your normal self.  Your first thought is to call and schedule your appointment with your primary doctor, and he may recommend trying … [Read more...] about Why Dynamix is your go-to physical therapy provider

Tamara Harrald gets top realtor honor for third straight year

By Echo Day on March 25, 2022

Tamara Harrald, CRS GRI Realtor for EXIT Realty, has been named “Agent of the Year” for the third consecutive year. This honor was presented on March 4 at ERBC Awards Ceremony in Jackson, Tenn. Harrald had more $13.7 million in sales in 2021. She has been a Top Producing Agent for more than 22 years in our local area. She is also Top Sales Agent in Tipton County.(not associated … [Read more...] about Tamara Harrald gets top realtor honor for third straight year

Taste of Tipton: Round 2 BBQ is a crowd pleaser

By Echo Day on July 8, 2021

If barbecue’s what you’re after, Round 2 is the place you want to be. The Crosstown restaurant is the second generation of barbecue restaurants owned by “Big Dave” Mize. He operated Post Office BBQ for many years on Tipton Road in the old Atoka Post Office building before it moved to Hwy. 51 about a decade ago then closed in 2013. “One day I was up at Sparky’s (BBQ) getting ice … [Read more...] about Taste of Tipton: Round 2 BBQ is a crowd pleaser

Sugaright earns TOSHA award for workplace safety

By Echo Day on July 8, 2021

The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration recognized seven Tennessee employers with the prestigious Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health for their commitment to keeping employees safe while on the job. Among them was Sugaright LLC of Covington, which produces sugar products. The company has qualified for the Governor’s Award by … [Read more...] about Sugaright earns TOSHA award for workplace safety

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