7 Surprising Facts About the Erie Canal: They Called It Madness—Then It Changed America
7 Cool Things You Didn’t Know About the Erie Canal One of America’s greatest early engineering achievements, the Erie Canal transformed a seemingly.
History
Crime: Police: Law Enforcement
Politics
Man Who Killed 6 Kids in Crash Now Accused of Assaulting Ex and Her 4-Year-Old as the Child Tried to Help
This story was originally published in People.com Johnthony Walker, 34, was previously convicted of criminally negligent homicide and statutory rape in separate incidents.
Faith
local government/civic engagement
Mental Health & Well Being
WWDD?: Could Tennessee and America Use More Kindness? New Survey Says There’s Room for Improvement
Younger adults are less comfortable than older adults with initiating kind acts toward strangers Publisher’s Note — Mike Sparks As I sat down.
History
Leaving a Legacy
Schools/Education
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,.
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Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs: Outdated Laws Leave Flock Safety Cameras Without Privacy Safeguards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.