A Scoop of Hope: Roshan Bhakta’s Baskin-Robbins Reopens on America’s 250th, Just Days After Burying His Father By Mike Sparks Some stories arrive wrapped in irony so pointed you can’t […]
By Mike Sparks June is a fitting time to talk about fatherhood. Father’s Day began in 1910 when Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, proposed a day to honor fathers […]
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 […]
True Grit: Honoring Marty Luffman and a Legacy Hung on the Wall A champion’s saddle, 49 states, and a story that deserves to be told By Mike Sparks | TennesseeLedger.com […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Mike Sparks This story hits close to home for me — and I think you should know why. My father-in-law, Geary Smith, served 36 years as a lineman with […]
Editor’s Note: Yesterday, I called to check on my former legislative assistant, Marvin. He is currently attending the Nashville School of Law and working for the Tennessee Administrative Office of […]
A Personal Connection to the Flying Fortress — and the Incredible Journey of the Lacey Lady I’ve always been a huge fan of the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress. Growing up, […]