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Delivering Produce on Wheels images   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 images   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 images   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 images   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 images   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 images   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 images   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 images   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 images   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? images
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 images   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 images
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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