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.
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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Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs: Outdated Laws Leave Flock Safety Cameras Without Privacy Safeguards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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Politics
Permanent Daylight Saving Time Moves Closer as House Approves Year-Round Sunshine Act
House Approves Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill, Setting Up Heated Senate Debate As Americans prepare to adjust their clocks once again this fall,.
History
How To Do More with Less
God Chooses the Overlooked: Why 1 Corinthians 1:27 and the Cemetery School Remind Us That History Matters
God Chooses the Overlooked: Why 1 Corinthians 1:27 and the Cemetery School Remind Us That History Matters By Mike Sparks “But God has.
How To Do More with Less
Technology
Got Spam Calls? This iPhone Trick Can Eliminate Spam Calls for Good
Originally published in CNET.com Publisher’s Note: I’m sure if I took a survey of the most annoying issues Americans face. I received 10.