he Standard’s newest reporter Lacy Garrison has a journalism degree from Lipscomb University and a master of arts from Tennessee Tech University. She joined the editorial team in March.

After moving home to McMinnville with her husband Ross, she enjoys small town life and spending time with her family.

A few of Lacy’s favorite things include, Dove dark chocolate, chips and salsa, Harry Potter and Halloween. If you want to follow along with her adventures, check out her weekly column “Livin’ la Vida Lacy”, which runs on Wednesdays.

She says complimentary calls and emails are greatly appreciated, but hate mail will be filed in the waste bin.