7 Timeless Life Lessons: “Your Time Is Limited,” Steve Jobs’ Stanford Legacy
7 Life Lessons from Steve Jobs and His Stanford Commencement Speech I just watched this speech for probably the 5th time over the years and forwarded it to my sons […]
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Faith
Leaving a Legacy
History
Leaving a Legacy
Tennessee Business
Smyrna History: 1,500 Union Workers Union Force Jeers Datsun Plant Start
Editor’s Note: The other day at the Exxon station across from Nissan, I caught myself staring and reminiscing at the plant where I worked for eight years. Standing there with […]
History
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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 stories we read, watch, and hear often leave […]
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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 […]
Community & Faith Partners & Civic Clubs
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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 […]
Faith
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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, […]
Faith
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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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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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Education
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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 […]
Faith
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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 […]