From B-17s to School Buses: What a Family Trip to Fort Walton Taught Me About Generations
When four generations of family gather under one roof, a trip to the coast becomes far more than a getaway. My wife, Felicia,
History
Leaving a Legacy
Schools/Education
Faith
History
Leaving a Legacy
Living Truth Christian Center Celebrates 160 Years of Faith, Legacy and Community in Smyrna
By Mike Sparks Living Truth Christian Center Celebrates 160 Years of Faith, Legacy and Community in Smyrna “You Are Not Forgotten: The Legacy
Crime: Police: Law Enforcement
local government/civic engagement
Maury County Employee Indicted After Comptroller Investigation Finds More Than $2,000 in Pay for Time Not Worked
A Maury County government employee has been indicted after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office found she allegedly received more than $2,000
Education
Inspiration
Randy Boyd: College is worth the investment and Tennesseans agree
By Randy Boyd Aug. 19, 2026 New polling and University of Tennessee data suggest higher education continues to deliver value through affordability, student
Inspiration
Mental Health & Well Being
Marcus Aurelius Didn’t Write for You. But His 7 Rules Actually Beat Modern Anxiety
By Mike Sparks I recently listened to an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (huge fan here) that touched on Marcus Aurelius. His
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Politics
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs: Outdated Laws Leave Flock Safety Cameras Without Privacy Safeguards
By Mike Sparks Did You Know? 8 Fast Facts About Mayor Glenn Jacobs Kane—whose real name is Glenn Jacobs—is much more than “The
Education
Politics
Thank You, School Bus Drivers — Amid a Nationwide Shortage of 21,000
Publisher’s Note: In today’s climate of escalating national challenges, one issue that rarely receives the attention it deserves is the shortage of school
Faith
Politics
Did you know?…Amazing Grace and the story of abolitionists Newton and Wilberforce
by E. “Doc” Smith on March 2, 2007 Many years ago, when my older cousin Bruce headed off to college on a basketball
Politics
Technology
From Shake Shack Surcharges to Kroger’s Algorithms: How Corporate Pricing Quietly Targets Working Families
The Tip Trap and the Pricing Squeeze: Corporate Accountability When Advocacy Strikes Back TL;DR: Shake Shack’s “no tip” fee and Kroger’s dynamic pricing
Education
Faith
Inspiration
Building Mentors, Not Jails: Why Middle Tennessee Needs Ministries Like Kids Outdoor Zone
By Mike Sparks Yesterday, our Men of Hope group attended the Nashville Men’s Conference. Normally, I wouldn’t choose to spend almost an entire