January 23, 2026
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Politics

Automotive/Classic cars Politics

Chili, Classic Cars, and Community: Smyrna’s 15th Annual Cook-Off Draws 250 Neighbors Together

Sparks 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off was a huge success Smyrna, TN – The 15th annual Chili Cook-off held last Saturday brought together community members for a day of friendly competition, […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Leaving a Legacy Politics

A Republic, If You Can Keep It: From School Boards to City Halls, Why Constitutional Literacy Matters Now

The Founding Fathers took on the mighty British Empire because they were fed up with being taxed without having any say in the matter, not being able to govern themselves, […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Politics

“Choose Substance Over Ego”: If Columbia’s President Petro Can Call Trump, We Can Talk Across the Aisle

The Power of Direct Communication: Choosing Dialogue Over Ego As a state legislator, I was struck by Colombian President Petro’s surprise pivot from confrontation to conversation with President Trump. After […]

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How To Do More with Less Politics Retirement

When Charlie Baum Speaks, Everyone Listens — Even About La-Z-Boy Recliners on the side of I-24

MTSU economics professor and state representative proposes retirement savings plan for workers without employer-sponsored options NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One in five Americans over 50 has no retirement savings, and more […]

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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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1st Amendment/Free Expression Politics

Yale Faculty Skews 36-to-1 Democrat Over Republican, With 63% of Departments Having Zero GOP Members

The Buckley Institute at Yale has just released its 2025 Faculty Political Diversity Report, finding a more than 36 to 1 ratio of Democrats to Republicans across all of Yale’s […]

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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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Politics Tennessee Business

ALUKO GROUP TO ESTABLISH SECOND U.S. MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY

South Korean manufacturer to construct aluminum plant in former Tupperware facility Expansion to create 285 new jobs and represents nearly $110 million in capital investment HALLS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. […]

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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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