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Delivering Produce on Wheels

by Rebecca D. Williams

Like a little red barn on wheels, the Mobile Farmers' Market rumbles into the parking lot of Plaza Towers, a rent-controlled apartment building for senior citizens in Greeneville, Tenn.

first appeared: 4/27/2008

Making MoonPies

by Nancy Henderson

Inside Chattanooga (Tenn.) Bakery, a legendary snack comes to life as thin circles of dough enter an oversized oven and leave three and a half minutes later as cookies.

first appeared: 1/13/2008

Instilling Values on Horseback

by Karen Karvonen

Michael McMeel, 57, remembers one of the first places where he gained self-confidence, learned respect and experienced magic.

first appeared: 10/14/2007

The Write Stuff

by Nancy Henderson

The sweet aroma of cedar fills the Sanford pencil factory in Lewisburg, Tenn., as a machine etches tiny grooves in pamphlet-size cedar slats.

first appeared: 8/12/2007

An American Life

by Richard McVey

A smile breaks across the face of Jimmy Gentry, 81, as he stands before a sea of young faces at Bethesda Elementary School in Thompson's Station, Tenn. (pop. 1,283).

first appeared: 6/10/2007

Pickin' Grinnin' and Giving

by Pam Windsor

Even though 2007 marks his 60th year as a performer, Roy Clark is as excited as ever about making music.

first appeared: 6/10/2007

Mr. Nice Guy

by Paulette Cohn

Pat Boone is running a few minutes late as he walks into his office in a high-rise on Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip

first appeared: 4/8/2007

The Mighty Oaks

by Chris Neal

On a rainy morning in Nashville, Tenn., the Oak Ridge Boys’ idling tour bus is parked outside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where they’re scheduled to sing a little later.

first appeared: 3/18/2007

Braving the Mighty Mississippi

by Alan Ross

I decided that one day I would leave my Williamson County (Tenn.) farmhouse, walk to the creek on the edge of my property, board a canoe, and paddle as long as it took to reach the high river banks of New Orleans,” says Guider, 57.

first appeared: 10/29/2006

What Makes Your Hometown Great?

When American Profile posed this question to readers, responses brimming with passion and pride poured in from across the nation.

first appeared: 10/22/2006

The Steven Curtis Chapman family supports adoption

by Katie Dodd

It was a song in the heart of Chapman's oldest daughter, Emily, that inspired Steven and wife Mary Beth to adopt three daughters from China and to start a foundation to help other families adopt.

first appeared: 8/13/2006

Father & Son Look-alikes

Just as we featured look-alike mothers and daughters in our Mother's Day edition, American Profile celebrates Father's Day with photos sent in from fathers and sons with uncanny resemblances.

first appeared: 6/18/2006

The Veggies Are Coming!

by Neil Pond

Since its inception in 1993, VeggieTales has sold 40 million videotapes and DVDs to nearly 10 million American households.

first appeared: 10/23/2005

Granting Wishes

by Beverly Keel

"I kept telling my mom and dad, and my kids too, that I felt like I was just following a breadcrumb trail," says Amy Grant of her decision to take the job.

first appeared: 9/18/2005

Landmark Trees

by Vicki Brown

America's famous and historic trees

first appeared: 9/4/2005

Why Grandparents Are Grand

Readers explain why their grandparents are great

first appeared: 8/28/2005

National Parkways

by Michael Nolan

The United States has more than 8 million miles of roadway, but only four roads, totaling just over 1,000 miles, are designated as national parkways.

first appeared: 5/15/2005

Weather's Extremes

by Vicki Brown

Hot or cold, wet or dry, sunny or stormy, everyone loves to talk about the weather, says Scott Stephens, a meteorologist for the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. (pop. 68,889).

first appeared: 3/6/2005

A Dream Come True for Trace Adkins

by Michael McCall

Ever since he left his family’s cattle farm, he had fantasized about the day that he would be able to afford to buy his own farm.

first appeared: 6/13/2004

Smoke, Sizzle & Sauce!

by Marti Attoun

The scent of apple-wood smoke and spicy barbecued brisket mingle in the tent kitchen of Gary Bernhardt and Kyle Farley.

first appeared: 5/9/2004

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