May 5, 2026
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Mental Health & Well Being

Governor Bill Lee Designates May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Tennessee

Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding Your Insurance Rights in Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has officially designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month across Tennessee. In honor of this declaration, state […]

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Racing

Out of the Shadows: Cherie DeVaux’s Journey from the Backside to the Winner’s Circle

Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Cherie DeVaux and Golden Tempo’s Historic Derby Triumph LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For 152 years, the walk to the Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle has been one of […]

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1st Amendment/Free Expression Music

Southern Man vs. Southern Pride: The Song That Sparked a Rock ‘n’ Roll War.

The Legend of the Neil Young vs. Lynyrd Skynyrd Feud Growing up in Middle Tennessee, you definitely had a front-row seat to the legend of Skynyrd. In this neck of […]

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Tennessee Highways and Byways

The Hidden Map: 10,000 Caves, a Rainforest, and Why Tennessee Geography Is More “Insane” Than You Think

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 […]

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Tennessee Highways and Byways

Absurd Geography: 50 Surprising Truths About the Tennessee You Never Knew Existed

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 […]

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History

If These Walls Could Sing: A Journey Through the Nashville Municipal Auditorium

The Echoes of Legends: A Tribute to Nashville Municipal Auditorium My office view from the Cordell Hull Building overlooks more than just a venue—it’s a front-row seat to my own […]

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Tennessee Business

God Wasn’t Casual About Tennessee — And the Geography Proves It

My wife Felicia and I have both lived in Tennessee our entire lives. Raised here, served here, raised a family here. And I still find myself amazed sometimes by what […]

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Politics

Upholding the Constitution: SCOTUS Ends Racial Quotas and Clears Path for GOP Redistricting Wins”

Editor’s Note This article reflects the immediate legal and political fallout following the U.S. Supreme Court’s April 29, 2026, decision in Louisiana v. Callais. The ruling overturned a previous map […]

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Leaving a Legacy Politics

Memphis Mourns: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Dies Hours After General Assembly Tribute

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 […]

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