By Randy Boyd Aug. 19, 2026 New polling and University of Tennessee data suggest higher education continues to deliver value through affordability, student outcomes and economic opportunity. As a new […]
By Mike Sparks I recently listened to an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (huge fan here) that touched on Marcus Aurelius. His reflections on life, conflict, and inner peace […]
By Mike Sparks Yesterday, our Men of Hope group attended the Nashville Men’s Conference. Normally, I wouldn’t choose to spend almost an entire day away from home—especially right now. My […]
By Mike Sparks The Unwanted Refund: How Country Star John Rich Helped a Tennessee Farmer Defeat the IRS Having experienced it up close, I know how easily news outlets lean […]
By Mike Sparks Ken ‘The Bull’ Atkin: A Fighter Then, A Fighter Still There was a time when Ken “The Bull” Atkin stepped into the ring as a man you […]
Smyrna Remembers One of Its Own: Honoring Captain Jeff Kuss on Memorial Day TennesseeLedger.com Staff There are moments that remind you why community matters. Memorial Day in Smyrna was one […]
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 […]
How We Killed “Thank You” And How to Bring it Back to Life It wasn’t a white-tablecloth restaurant or anything, but our server stopped by frequently to refill our water […]
This was a story from January 2022 that I had written. Sadly my site was hacked. Ive updated the article. When Synchronicity Leads to Service: A Legislator’s Reflection on Law […]
By Mike Sparks It was an honor to join historian and former Smyrna Rescue Squad member Marty Luffman in presenting a very special surprise at Mary Jane Skinner’s 90th birthday […]