Tag: Mike Sparks
Tennessee’s Long History of Debating the ‘Bachelor Tax’ by Bill Carey
By Bill Carey
I thought it was a joke when I first heard the phrase. But, as it turns out, generations of Tennessee lawmakers —...
Commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss: Debates
By Larry Burriss
DEBATES
Oct. 2, 2023
Well, the first two presidential debates are over, and the candidates, well, actually, the “candidate wanna be’s” said pretty much...
WWII Veteran’s Remains Finally Coming Home to Nashville Family
By Tennessee Ledger Staff
Sgt. Donal C. Aiken died during World War II when his B-29 crashed after a bombing raid in Japan.
NASHVILLE-TENN. (Tennessee Ledger)—The...
Books: Dr. Larry Burriss
We don't often do product reviews here, but I thought you might be interested in something I read about in a couple of newspapers...
“Sampson Keeble Pioneered a Path to Tennessee’s State Legislature” By Mike...
By Mike Sparks
I bet you didn’t know that the first African American Tennessee State Legislator was from Rutherford County?
In the annals of history, the...
People and the Press: MTSU Dr. Larry Burriss
People and the Press
09/04/2023
For a couple of weeks now there seems to be a conflict between the Tennessee legislature and the public. Without getting...
Domestic Terrorism? White Powdery Substance Found in Envelopes Sent to Republican...
The legislative building that houses four State Representatives and two State Senators from Rutherford County was shut down on Thursday. Reports indicate the offices...
A Complete Guide to Understanding The Working Of The Barter System
A Complete Guide to Understanding The Working Of The Barter System
Do you want to get rid of unwanted yet valuable items from your home...
The Mail Hack by Bill Carey
*This story originally posted in the TnMagazine.com
Once part of Tennessee culture, these mail carriers linked our communities together the old-fashioned way.
By Bill Carey January...
What we can learn from David’s faith when he faced his...
Overcoming Goliath’s In Our Lives
The story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) is a significant factual account in biblical history that showcases the...