February 2, 2026
Smyrna, Tn, USA
1st Amendment/Free Expression Leaving a Legacy Politics

A Republic, If You Can Keep It: From School Boards to City Halls, Why Constitutional Literacy Matters Now

The Founding Fathers took on the mighty British Empire because they were fed up with being taxed without having any say in the.

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Politics

“Choose Substance Over Ego”: If Columbia’s President Petro Can Call Trump, We Can Talk Across the Aisle

The Power of Direct Communication: Choosing Dialogue Over Ego As a state legislator, I was struck by Colombian President Petro’s surprise pivot from.

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How To Do More with Less Politics Retirement

When Charlie Baum Speaks, Everyone Listens — Even About La-Z-Boy Recliners on the side of I-24

MTSU economics professor and state representative proposes retirement savings plan for workers without employer-sponsored options NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One in five Americans over.

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Business Housing

Trump Announces Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family Homes

Trump Targets Corporate Home Buyers in Bid to Address Housing Affordability Crisis President Trump announced Wednesday he will move to prohibit large institutional.

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Leaving a Legacy Schools/Education

MTSU First Lady Elizabeth McPhee Passes Away After 25 Years of Service to University

It is with great sorrow that I convey news of the passing today (Jan. 8) of Elizabeth McPhee, the First Lady of Middle.

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Crime History

The Outlaw Next Door: How Jesse James Hid in Plain Sight as a Nashville Family Man

Originally published in Greg Segroves Blogspot Most everyone has heard of the notorious outlaws Jesse and Frank James, however; did you know that.

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Education

Nearly 840 Tennessee Schools Achieve A or B Letter Grades in State Report Card

Celebrating Exceptional Student Achievement and Success Through School Letter Grades Nashville, TN – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the 2024-25 State Report Card, including the 2024-25 School Letter Grades, for.

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Mental Health & Well Being

Psychology Today: ‘Rethinking’ New Year’s Resolutions & Relationships

Editor’s Note: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions It’s that time of year again—yes, New Year’s resolutions! I have several this year, and thinking about.

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1st Amendment/Free Expression History Leaving a Legacy

Bart Walker and WGNS Staff Keep Good Neighbor Promise After 79 Years

Editor’s Note: During my 58 years—well, 59 years come January 11th—I’ve seen a lot, learned a lot, and watched this community grow. Many.

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Faith Leaving a Legacy

7 Timeless Life Lessons: “Your Time Is Limited,” Steve Jobs’ Stanford Legacy

 7 Life Lessons from Steve Jobs and His Stanford Commencement Speech I just watched this speech for probably the 5th time over the.

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