Trail Life USA Calls Boys Back to Real-World Adventure as Teen Screen Time Rises
New data on screen time, youth anxiety, and declining mentorship points to boys’ growing need for outdoor challenge, trusted relationships, and real-world connection.
Faith
Life Style
Mental Health & Well Being
Politics
Shane Reeves: Affordability, Safety and Strong Families Should Lead the Way
Last night was a sobering loss for Republicans. We owe voters an honest assessment of what happened—and the humility to listen. My read
Faith
Leaving a Legacy
Choosing Forgiveness: A Lesson From My Scotch-Irish Mother and a Friendship I Could Have Missed
Our Sunday School lesson the past few weeks has been about forgiveness. Have you noticed forgiveness is rarely, if ever discussed in our
Education
Randy Boyd: Is College Still Worth It? The Facts Say Yes
As a new academic year begins on college campuses across the country, students and families are considering one of the most important investments
local government/civic engagement
Politics
A Healthier Tennessee Starts at the Grocery Store
Why I Called the Fresh Food Affordability Act the Best Bill of the Legislative Session Tennessee should make it easier—not more expensive—for families
History
Nostalgia
Dr. Larry Burris: Before Prime Delivery, There Was the Sears-Roebuck Catalog
Mail Order By Dr. Larry Burriss 10/26/2026 Imagine for a moment where you would be without Amazon or any of the hundreds of
Community & Faith Partners & Civic Clubs
Crime: Police: Law Enforcement
Faith
A GodWink Moment: How Kyle Yorlets’ Death Inspired My Work for Safer Firearm Storage
A GodWink Moment: How Kyle Yorlets’ Death Inspired My Work for Safer Firearm Storage Sometimes we feel drawn to do something without understanding
Faith
Jesus Never Promised an Easy Life—He Promised a Life Worth Living
Jesus Didn’t Promise a Soft Life — He Promised a Worthy One I’ve often said that life has a way of teaching us
Community & Faith Partners & Civic Clubs
Housing
Rep. Mike Sparks Continues to Push for Affordable Housing
Rep. Mike Sparks Tackles Affordable Housing TACIR’s 2024 study, Reducing the Burden: Increasing Housing Supply to Lower Housing Costs, examines how Tennessee can
Automotive/Classic cars
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Great American Road Rally Returns to Smyrna for Finale Celebrating Classic Cars and the Arts
Great American Road Rally Finale Comes to Crusader Auto Works in Smyrna: Classic Cars, Celebrity Drivers, Live Music and a Great Cause SMYRNA,