December 26, 2025
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Leaving a Legacy

History Leaving a Legacy Tennessee Business

Smyrna History: Japan’s Partnership Powers Smyrna Nissan and 200 Companies Fueling Tennessee Jobs

Japan’s Quiet Powerhouse: 200 Companies Fueling Tennessee Jobs and Growth – A Story Worth Telling in a Documentary from Smyrna’s Roots. The story of the partnership between Smyrna, Tennessee, and […]

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Leaving a Legacy Politics

Montgomery Co. Commissioner Michael Lankford to Temporarily Represent House District 75

By Mike Sparks As I write this article, I found myself considering which category this story belongs in. I realized it’s more than politics—it’s really about leaving a legacy, a […]

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Community & Faith Partners & Civic Clubs Leaving a Legacy

From Classroom to Community: How Smyrna Rotary’s Interact Clubs Grow Young Leaders

The Rotary Club of Smyrna: Serving the Community and Empowering Youth Through Interact Introduction to the Rotary Club of Smyrna The Rotary Club of Smyrna, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, is […]

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Faith Leaving a Legacy Politics

Rep. Sparks’ Former Aide Joins Administrative Office of the Courts, Profiled by Nashville Law School

Editor’s Note: In a world often filled with troubling news, it’s refreshing to celebrate something positive for a change. I was thrilled to see my former legislative assistant, Marvin Williamson, […]

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Faith Leaving a Legacy Politics

Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen, Tireless Advocate for Rutherford County Schools, Passes at 60

Rhonda Lynn Petty Allen was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on December 12, 2025. The beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away at […]

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Leaving a Legacy Politics

A Statesman Remembered: The Life, Faith, and Legacy of Gerald D. McCormick II

A Statesman Remembered: The Life, Faith, and Legacy of Gerald D. McCormick II By those who knew him, Gerald McCormick was never just a politician. He was, in the truest […]

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Conversations with Mike Sparks WGNS Radio 100.5 FM 101.9 FM 1450 AM Education Leaving a Legacy

Dr. William ‘Bill’ Kraus—He’s Not Your Average Professor: Rock DJ, City Manager, Educator, and Champion for Adjunct Faculty

I recently had the pleasure of of joining Dr. William ‘Bill” Kruas on his WGNS Roundtable radio show. I invited Eric Ritchie with 7 Bridges Media Group to talk about […]

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Faith Leaving a Legacy Tennessee Highways and Byways

Smyrna Christmas Parade Marks 50 Years of Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas

Smyrna, Tennessee Christmas Parade: A Tradition Rooted in Community, History, and Faith Honoring 50 Years of Celebration and the Legacy of Local Historian Marty Luffman Every December, thousands of families […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Faith Leaving a Legacy Mental Health & Well Being Schools/Education

Tennessee Legislature Veteran Marvin Williamson Returns to School, Excels as Nashville School of Law’s ‘Back Row Scholar’

Get to Know: NSL 2L Marvin Williamson As a teenager, Marvin Williamson, a Nashville School of Law 21, discovered he had a unique talent while taking an elective at Central […]

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Leaving a Legacy Schools/Education

Smyrna Rotary Rallies to Support 2,200+ Homeless Students Through ATLAS Program

Supporting ATLAS at Our December 18th Meeting About ATLAS ATLAS (Academic Time Leads to Achieving Students) is a vital program provided by Rutherford County Schools that serves families in transition—specifically […]

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