The Hidden Paradoxes of Tennessee: More Than Just Country MusiC Tennessee is known for country music, rolling hills, and Southern charm — but beneath that familiar image lies a state […]
Editors Note: I’ve spent a lifetime in Tennessee. I was born and raised here, I’ve served twenty four years in public office, and I’ve represented the people of Rutherford County […]
The Hidden Geography of the Volunteer State: 50 Surprising Truths NASHVILLE, TN — While Tennessee is world-renowned for its neon-lit Broadway and smoky barbecue, a deeper look at the state’s […]
Editor’s Note: In today’s fast-moving information environment, understanding Agenda-Setting Theory is essential for every reader. First introduced by Maxwell McCombs and Donald Shaw, the theory reminds us that while the […]
Content Credit: DeanoRolls A few years ago, we set out in our RV (as new RVers) to visit all the state parks in TN. We did that (all 58 of […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tennessee is one of those states people think they already know. Country music, whiskey, Dolly and the Smokies — the shorthand is familiar enough that it’s easy to […]
The Drive-In: More Than Nostalgia Most of us have heard stories about the drive-in — but do you know how it actually got started? It wasn’t some big Hollywood idea. […]
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 01:59pm Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct lane closures on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County. ALERT! Slow Down Your Roll: […]
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — State and local agencies are out fixing potholes in Smyrna made by January’s ice storm. “This is something we go through every year when we have […]
Pothole Repair To report a pothole for repair, you can either fill out an online Maintenance Request form, or call the TDOT Road Repair Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX (836-8349). Be sure to note […]