The Garage Where Men Get Fixed Too: What Happens When the Hood Goes Up and the Bible Comes Out?
By Mike Sparks I grew up around cars. My dad was a World War II veteran who joined the Army Air Corps and flew missions over Nazi Germany aboard B-17 […]
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Automotive/Classic cars
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Automotive/Classic cars
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Rev Your Engines for Jerry: Smyrna Cruise-In This Weekend to Honor the Memory of Gerald “Jerry” Graham
Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Ward Graham, age 72, of LaVergne, TN passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born in Pineville, WV to the late Alvis Graham and Frances Lorraine […]
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God Walks With You: Finding Strength Through Life’s Hardest Seasons
This video first published by ABOVE INSPIRATION Editor’s Note: I came across this video and immediately felt it could bring comfort to others walking through difficult seasons. As I write […]
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Military
From Afghanistan to Murfreesboro City Council: Veteran Austin Maxwell Keeps Faith With the Fallen
By Tennessee Ledger Staff Murfreesboro Veterans Honor Fallen Comrades on Memorial Day Weekend MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As Rutherford County prepared to observe Memorial Day, local radio host Mike Sparks used […]
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Military: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines
From Smyrna to Iraq: The Legacy of Sgt. Asbury “Freddie” Hawn and 5 Ways Faith Shapes Memorial Day
Originally published in FaithCounts.com Yesterday, I was speaking with a local Rutherford County high school teacher. I asked him about the behavior of students today. He responded in a somewhat […]
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Nature
God’s Most Extraordinary Creations: Five Birds With Superpowers That Will Leave You Speechless
By Tennessee Ledger Staff Five Birds That Defy the Laws of Nature From walking underwater to flying nonstop across oceans, these creatures remind us that creation is full of wonders […]
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History
The Boy Who Had No Father Became Governor — Then This Happened
I first met Jim Henry right after my election in 2014 — the year former Governor Bill Haslam’s political machine spent roughly $200,000 against me. Along with nine other conservative […]
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God Painted the Sky, Sent Three Dreams, and Waited — One Muslim’s Unforgettable Road to Christ
CROSSING OVER An Intellectual and Spiritual Journey from Islam to Christianity By Nabeel Qureshi “. . . and the truth will set you free.” Dear Seeker, I thank God Almighty […]
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Murfreesboro Steak ’N Shake Owner Dave Weill Wanted Revenge on the Father Who Destroyed His Family — What He Chose Instead Changed Everything
Why Compassion Is Harder Than Revenge: A Powerful TEDx Talk by Dave Weill In a moving and deeply personal TEDxMurfreesboro talk titled “Why Compassion Is Harder Than Revenge,” Dave Weill […]
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Mental Health & Well Being
Smyrna’s TRC, Tennessee Rehabilitation Center Making a Difference with Students with Disabilities
Editor’s Note: The Power of Purpose at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center In this issue, we highlight the remarkable impact of the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smyrna. Operated by the […]