TDOC Faces Staffing Crisis and Contraband Challenges Amid $1.5 Billion Budget Request The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state, operating 10 correctional […]
Blog
Education
Politics
Smyrna’s Motlow State and TCAT Among 36 Community & Technical Colleges Powering Tennessee’s Future
Editor’ Note: It seems like yesterday that the late Smyrna Mayor Bob Spivey who I considered a mentor told me, “Mike, I’m going to bring a college to Smyrna. Our […]
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Dr. Larry Burriss: Lessons from “The Selling of the Pentagon” Still Echo 55 Years Later
Selling of the Pentagon 02/23/2026 This week marks the 55th anniversary of one of the most consequential broadcasts on American television, “The Selling of the Pentagon.” This CBS News documentary […]
Politics
Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies. But they’re still raising prices this year
Since September, 16 major drug companies have inked deals with the Trump administration to lower prices. But in January — the time of year when pharmaceutical companies typically roll out […]
Fitness
Gym
Health
One Bill, One Big Idea: How Removing the Sales Tax on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Could Save Tennessee Lives
Editor’s Note: Gut Health—It’s All Connected I’m not an expert in gut health by any means, but lately, I’ve been researching why our great state of Tennessee ranks 45th in […]
Politics
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Spot Repairs Continue on I-24 in Rutherford County
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 01:59pm Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct lane closures on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County. ALERT! Slow Down Your Roll: […]
Education
Schools/Education
Tenure or Tenacity? What My First Jobs Taught Me About Accountability
Editor’s Note: This article raises important questions about job security and workplace protections that extend well beyond the walls of a university. While the debate over faculty tenure is significant, […]
Gadget
local government/civic engagement
State Legislature Debates Rules for Delivery Robots on Tennessee Roadways
The bill would let delivery robots travel at twice their current speed Tennessee lawmakers have advanced a DoorDash-supported bill that would set regulations for low-speed autonomous delivery robots, giving them […]
Automotive
Automotive/Classic cars
Smyrna’s Eric Richey and Crusader Auto Works Hit Route 66 for The Great American Road Rally
My Mike Sparks I’ve got to share a story that captures the heart of American grit, creativity, and a little bit of that boyhood excitement we never quite grow out […]
History
From Julius Caesar to Titanic — Dr. Larry Burriss on Truth, Time, and Tinseltown
Movie Reality 02/16/2026 I remember back in high school I had to do a paper about Julius Caesar. As for the assassination scene, I quoted Shakespeare’s play, “Julius Caesar.” Unfortunately, […]