Hazzard County, Tennessee? How Small-Town Politics Blocked a Big Vision
Many thanks to FOX 17 reporter Dennis Ferrier for covering Tony Bates’ uphill battle in Alexandria, Tennessee. The story reads like a modern-day.
local government/civic engagement
Politics
History
Nostalgia
66 Days to Extinction: The $225M Miscalculation That Killed Opryland and Reshaped Nashville Tourism
Published from Paul McAllister video On Aug. 30, 1997, a Gaylord Entertainment vice president dismissed rumors that the company planned to shutter Opryland.
Politics
“Sometimes I Call My Mom”: Honored by Tennessee Firefighter Endorsement, I Stand Committed to Fighting Tennessee’s First Responder Mental Health Crisis
Standing with Our First Responders: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association “Sometimes I Call My Mom.” Those were the.
Crime: Police: Law Enforcement
Technology
eBay and Former Executives Agree to Pay $56 Million to E-Commerce Newsletter Couple Terrorized in 2019 Harassment Campaign That Included Sending Cockroaches, a Bloody Pig Mask, and a Funeral Wreath
I’ve heard of some crazy stories, but this one tops them all. eBay and three of its former top executives have agreed to.
Leaving a Legacy
Marty Luffman: “Cowboy Up” — A Passion for History and Horses (and the Strength to Keep Going)
Marty told me last Sunday, “My level of pain is about a 10.” When I stopped by, he didn’t sugarcoat it. I could.
Politics
Tennessee Business
Cracker Barrel’s Woke Gamble Doesn’t Pay: Masino Steps Down as Brand Faces Fallout
By Tennessee Ledger Staff There’s a modern adage, “Go Woke, Go Broke”—and those words of wisdom certainly held true when it came to.
Crime: Police: Law Enforcement
Life Style
How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn
This article was originally published in The Chattanooga Free Press July 26, 2026 by SAFIYAH RIDDLE and COREY WILLIAMS / Associated Press When.
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Chewing Gum for the Mind: Dr. Larry Burriss on Why We Should Bring Back Mindless Entertainment
OLD ENTERTAINMENT 07/27/2026 Publishers Note: Dr. Larry Burriss was one of my favorite MTSU professors. His course Free Expression is the class that.
Politics
State officials mourning East TN Mayor Joe Brooks killed in motorcycle crash
State and local leaders are mourning the sudden passing of Claiborne County Mayor Joe Brooks, who died Friday night following a motorcycle accident.
Faith
Leaving a Legacy
Obituaries
Remembering Smyrna’s Harold Galyon: A Life of Faith, Service, and Quiet Encouragement
Smyrna has lost one of its finest. Harold Houston Galyon, 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2026, leaving behind a.