Why Tennessee Is the Most Important State You’ve Underestimated
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tennessee is one of those states people think they already know. Country music, whiskey, Dolly and the Smokies — the shorthand is familiar enough that it’s easy to […]
Mike Sparks
History
Schools/Education
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Faith
God’s Chisels: Forged by Fire: The Science of Growth Through Struggle
Editor’s Note: This week I introduced a house resolution in the Tennessee General Assembly titled ‘We Live for Riv.’ A few months ago Avery Kallerher called me about his 14-year-old […]
History
Trail of Tears History Reemerges Beneath the Trees: Citizens Explore the Forgotten Town of Old Jefferson
Rediscovering History: A Tour of Old Jefferson and the Trail of Tears Tucked away in the woods of the East Fork Recreation Area in northern Rutherford County lies one of […]
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Faith
Street preacher asks Supreme Court to overturn law limiting public protest
*The post Street preacher asks Supreme Court to overturn law limiting public protest appeared first on Straight Arrow News. By Mike Sparks, Editor’s Note: Look, the First Amendment debate […]
local government/civic engagement
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Rep. Mike Sparks: TDOT, Smyrna crews tackle potholes left behind by January ice storm
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — State and local agencies are out fixing potholes in Smyrna made by January’s ice storm. “This is something we go through every year when we have […]
local government/civic engagement
Rep. Mike Sparks: Be Aware of Lane Closures and Delays on I-24 in Rutherford County During Road Milling
TDOT to Repair Winter-Damaged I-24 Pavement in Rutherford County Lane closures scheduled Wednesday for pothole repairs; full resurfacing planned for spring NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) […]
Rotary Club
Smyrna Rotary Learns How Isaiah 117 House Transformed Foster Care’s Darkest Hours for 575 Kids
Local Nonprofit Provides Safe Haven for 575 Children Awaiting Foster Care Placement Smyrna Rotary Club Hears Inspiring Update from Isaiah 117 House Director By Mike Sparks, Tennessee Ledger SMYRNA, Tenn. […]
History
local government/civic engagement
Nissan
Uncategorized
What If Nissan Had Never Chosen Our Small Town of Smyrna?
Editor’s Note: The other day at the Exxon station across from Nissan, I found myself staring at the plant where I worked for eight years, lost in memories. Even the […]
Faith
Leaving a Legacy
Faith Over Fear: Why Your ’Haters’ Are Working for Your Destiny and Every Setback Is a Setup for What God Is Doing
Refined Through Fire: How God Uses Trials and Haters to Build Your Character and Destiny One of our recent Sunday School lessons focused on adversity—how God often uses trials and […]
Automotive/Classic cars
History
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Historic 101st Airborne Restaurant on Murfreesboro Pike Became Beloved Gathering Spot Before Closure
By Mike Sparks Who Remembers the 101st Airbourne Restaurant? If my memory serves me right, I only had the chance to visit a couple of times. But back in its […]