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Rep. Mike Sparks Honored by Nashville Man Walking Across Country in Support of Term Limits
Nashville, TN — State representative Mike Sparks (district 49) was honored for supporting Tennessee’s resolution, HJR8, to limit the terms of members of Congress. Nashville area resident Tim “Izzy” Israel presented the distinction to Sparks at the Tennessee capitol earlier this week.
A guitar technician to...
In less than a minute the boat rolled over, pitching the young woman and her fellow passengers into the river. The current was swift, the water surprisingly cold. The riverbank seemed impossibly far away, and there was nothing in the water to grab hold of. Frantically, she kicked and splashed in a desperate effort to stay afloat.
It was no...
May 3, 2021
Motlow State Community College was honored on April 19 by members of the Tennessee General Assembly to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the College’s opening. The anniversary actually took place in 2020, but formal recognition had to be deferred due to COVID-19.
In its 50th year, Motlow serves as the primary community college for more than 600,000 residents...
May 4, 2021
The Motlow College Foundation is scheduled to host the Smyrna Golf Tournament on Friday, May 21, at the Smyrna Golf Course, located at 101 Sam Ridley Parkway.
The tournament is a four-person scramble with an afternoon tee time of 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. prior to the commencement of the tournament.
Cash prizes will be...
Nikki Goeser has increased her presence, testifying in front of Congress on a crusade against so-called Red Flag Laws.
by Ann Y. Smith, Editor in Chief posted on May 3, 2021
News, Concealed Carry, Lifestyle, Firearms
In 2009 Nikki Goeser’s husband, Ben, was murdered in front of her and dozens of other people by a man whom she didn’t know had been...
Tim "Izzy" Israel (left) on his journey from Key West to Washington State; image courtesy of termlimits.com
NASHVILLE, TN — “Where Izzy?” Nashville area resident Tim “Izzy” Israel is trekking across the United States to raise awareness and gain support for congressional term limits. Izzy started his journey from Key West, Florida and is currently walking through the state of...
Joe Biden says he’ll “advance racial equity” by making “bold investments” in “Affordable Housing,” aiding “businesses owned by Black and Brown people,” establishing an “Equity Commission,” etc.
Gosh, that’ll do it.
Others demand reparations for slavery, more social programs, and defunding the police.
Yet, economist Thomas Sowell says, “I haven’t been able to find a single country in the world where policies advocated...
With Tennesseans facing historic disruptions to the economy and employment, financial education becomes even more essential to ensuring a brighter future for our youngest citizens.
David H. Lillard Jr.
Guest Columnist
April is Financial Literacy month. It also marks 12 months of extraordinary challenges for many individuals and families in Tennessee. While the COVID-19 pandemic has threatened public health, it also presented...
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center deputies took immediate action to prevent a potential escape plan discussed by inmates Saturday, Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh said.
The individuals who talked of the plan have been identified and have been placed in segregation, Fitzhugh said. The investigation is ongoing and charges may be pending. “As always, any talk along these lines is considered...
