Popcorn, Floorboards, and First Dates: The Drive-In Story Nobody Tells
The Drive-In: More Than Nostalgia Most of us have heard stories about the drive-in — but do you know how it actually got started? It wasn’t some big Hollywood idea. […]
Tennessee Highways and Byways
Faith
History
A God-Wink Called Grace: Uncle Michael, Bagpipes, Bombs, and the Blessings of Wartime Edinburgh
My Scotch-Irish mother Patricia Flynn Chance was born and grew up in Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket, right at the bottom of Edinburgh Castle. She often shared her experiences of growing up […]
Military
Navy
Politics
Technology
FBI Warns: Iran’s Drone Plot from Ships Off California Coast Could Unleash Hell
Iran faces significant technical hurdles in sending drones directly to California from its territory, but recent U.S. intelligence alerts highlight the risk of shorter-range launches from ships off the West […]
Politics
United They Fall: Democrats Turn a Good Idea into a Family Feud
Editors Note: The ‘Homes Not Hedgefunds’ Act Dies of Friendly Fire. Tennessee Democrats: One Bill, Two Opinions, Three Hurt Egos The ego is a fascinating aspect of human behavior. I’m […]
Business
Consumer Savings : How To Do More with Less
Tennessee Audit Exposes CVS Caremark’s Massive PBM Violations
We’ve all seen the CVS commercials — I told Felicia, my beautiful wife of 37 years, “Watch, you’re going to see many more of these commercials” — and according to […]
Faith
Was It a God-Wink or Simple Coincidence? Smyrna Mourns Beloved Teacher Betty Winters Campbell
On our Sunday night radio program, Rodger Thomas and I welcomed Rutherford County Commissioners Carl Boyd and Anthony Johnson to the WGNS studio. During our conversation, I asked Carl which […]
local government/civic engagement
Politics
Tennessee Business
Nashville Businesses Sound Alarm Over Surging Property Tax Bills
Nashville Businesses Sound Alarm Over Surging Property Tax Bills Reporting credit: WPLN News first reported this story. More than 100 Nashville businesses have joined forces to push back against property […]
Community & Faith Partners & Civic Clubs
Inspiration
local government/civic engagement
Jacob Pagel: Smyrna and M’Boro Boys & Girls Clubs: A Legacy of Youth Development in Middle Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN – In the heart of Middle Tennessee, where communities thrive amidst rolling hills and vibrant cities, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) stands as a […]
Business
local government/civic engagement
Tennessee Business
Knoxville Takes Off with Southwest: New Nonstops to Nashville, Dallas, Baltimore & More!
Southwest Airlines Takes Off from Knoxville: Ending a Long Wait at McGhee Tyson Airport On March 5, 2026, Southwest Airlines officially launched service at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) near Knoxville, […]
History
Trail of Tears History Reemerges Beneath the Trees: Citizens Explore the Forgotten Town of Old Jefferson
Rediscovering History: A Tour of Old Jefferson and the Trail of Tears Tucked away in the woods of the East Fork Recreation Area in northern Rutherford County lies one of […]