Southern Man vs. Southern Pride: The Song That Sparked a Rock ‘n’ Roll War.
The Legend of the Neil Young vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd Feud Growing up in Middle Tennessee, you definitely had a front-row seat to the legend of Skynyrd. In this neck of […]
1st Amendment/Free Expression
Music
Tennessee Highways and Byways
The Hidden Map: 10,000 Caves, a Rainforest, and Why Tennessee Geography Is More “Insane” Than You Think
Editors Note: I’ve spent a lifetime in Tennessee. I was born and raised here, I’ve served twenty four years in public office, and I’ve represented the people of Rutherford County […]
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Absurd Geography: 50 Surprising Truths About the Tennessee You Never Knew Existed
The Hidden Geography of the Volunteer State: 50 Surprising Truths NASHVILLE, TN — While Tennessee is world-renowned for its neon-lit Broadway and smoky barbecue, a deeper look at the state’s […]
History
If These Walls Could Sing: A Journey Through the Nashville Municipal Auditorium
The Echoes of Legends: A Tribute to Nashville Municipal Auditorium My office view from the Cordell Hull Building overlooks more than just a venue—it’s a front-row seat to my own […]
Tennessee Business
God Wasn’t Casual About Tennessee — And the Geography Proves It
My wife Felicia and I have both lived in Tennessee our entire lives. Raised here, served here, raised a family here. And I still find myself amazed sometimes by what […]
Politics
Upholding the Constitution: SCOTUS Ends Racial Quotas and Clears Path for GOP Redistricting Wins”
Editor’s Note This article reflects the immediate legal and political fallout following the U.S. Supreme Court’s April 29, 2026, decision in Louisiana v. Callais. The ruling overturned a previous map […]
Leaving a Legacy
Politics
Memphis Mourns: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Dies Hours After General Assembly Tribute
By Mike Sparks Tennessee Mourns the Loss of Representative G.A. Hardaway: A Legacy of “Policy Over Politics” NASHVILLE, TN — Flags across Tennessee flew at half staff as the Tennessee […]
Leaving a Legacy
Politics
Relationships Over Policy: Why Michael Hale Believes Personal Connections Define Effective Governance
Editor’s Note: It’s always nice to receive a simple ‘thank you card.’ It’s a simple gesture—yet yields the best return. I received this today from Chairman Michale Hale who chairs […]
Community & Faith Partners & Civic Clubs
Faith
Leaving a Legacy
Mental Health & Well Being
Smyrna’s TRC, Tennessee Rehabilitation Center Making a Difference with Students with Disabilities
Editor’s Note: The Power of Purpose at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center In this issue, we highlight the remarkable impact of the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smyrna. Operated by the […]
Automotive/Classic cars
Racing
Kellison: The Rebel Spirit and Rise of California’s Plastic Fantastic—And There’s One of the Few Remaining in Smyrna, Tennessee
The story of the Kellison is a classic American tale of “plastic fantastic” ambition, where a backyard tinkerer with a vision nearly toppled the European automotive giants. The Birth of […]