Jayde Bumbalough

A broken window, a damaged door, or an upcoming home improvement project can leave property owners facing decisions about repairs and replacements. For Sparta residents, McCarthy's Windows offers options that don't always involve purchasing something new. Owned by Shevy McCarthy, the family-owned business has served

From traditional meat-and-three plates to deep-fried Oreos, CJ’s Southern Cooking offers a little bit of everything from its mobile kitchen. The Sparta-based business, owned by Jason Wilson and Christy Goines, has been serving customers at local events, factories, and other locations throughout the area since

Owner of Front Porch Grooming Kati Slatton created a business that aims to provide Sparta-area pet owners with a more personal experience built around patience, comfort and individual attention. Slatton owns and operates Front Porch Grooming as a locally owned dog grooming business that offers one-on-one services

What started as a tent in April 2025 has grown into a mobile specialty drink and cookie business, with owner Hilary Ferguson now working toward opening a brick-and-mortar location in Spencer by the end of 2026. The Last Straw offers specialty sodas, energy drinks, coffee, tea, lemonade, hot