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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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AEDC at 75: The early years

In celebration of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s 75 years of operation, Lakeway Publishers will be delving into the history of the military institution this year.

Arrests

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)

Critic fatigue

Honestly, I’m glad when schools delve into poetry or offer students some semblance of art and music appreciation classes, but I worry about society’s overreliance on critics/ reviewers/public scolds.

Ascend wins Diamond Award

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won a coveted Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions in the “Member or Trade Communications” category for its Possibilities newsletter.

MARY PERRY

PERRY, Mary See Obituaries, Page 6A Lynn Northcutt, age 89, of Winchester Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 25, 1936, in Franklin County, Tennessee, to the late Lee Austin and Mary Lou Fanning Northcutt. Mary Lynn was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and also attended Estill Springs First Baptist Church. She was a godly woman who proudly served the Lord and lived her life with faith, love and devotion to her family, especially to her loyal companion, Kx, her teacup Yorkie. A homemaker, Mary Lynn, was a loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother who was always active in the lives of her family, especially her children and grandchildren, lovingly referred to as Mum. She enjoyed taking family vacations to the beach and making memories with those she loved most. She will be remembered as feisty, caring, fun, nurturing and full of love. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Nannie “Inez” Schmoller, Nell Ruth Cleek, and Leland Northcutt; granddaughter, Hannah Qualls; and greatgrandson, Kaden Kross Qualls. She is survived by her loving children, Phyllis (Randall) Steadmon, Patti (Ted) Myers and David Perry; grandchildren, Josh (Grace) Steadmon, Matt (Kendall) Steadmon, Leia (Neal) Turner, Adam (Kelsey) Myers and Zach (Emily) Myers; greatgrandchildren, Landon, Shepard, Sutton, Caleb, Samuel, Norah, Lucas and Roland; brother, Dean (Sara) Northcutt; and several nieces, nephews and extended family. A family graveside service was held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Watson Memorial Park at 4 p.m. with Bro.

Dear iPhone, I need a break

A friend of mine recently lost his iPhone. I’ll call him Jack, since that’s his name. (He doesn’t read my column, so we’re safe here.)