On May 16, 1777, British-born Georgia Patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence Button Gwinnett receives a bullet wound in a duel with his political rival, Georgia city Whig […]
Originally published in the Tennessee Magazine By Brad Wagner June 1, 2026 Q: Do you have any DIY or low-cost recommendations for keeping my house more comfortable this summer? A: […]
La Vergne Celebrates America 250 with Flag-Raising Ceremony and Liberty Lap Color Walk LA VERGNE, Tenn. — Community members gathered on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the La Vergne America […]
Daniel Boone — Cryptid Hunter? Well, sure. Any hunter who spends as much time in the woods as Boone is gonna run across some weird critters, right? Now, hunters have […]
Originally published in the Tennessee Star By Larry Sand After decades of steady growth, attendance in U.S. K–12 public schools has shifted drastically. Over the past five years, registration has […]
Orginally published in SouthPoleStatio.com The 61st Troop Carrier Squadron from Sewart AFB, Tennessee, brought 7 of their 12 ski-equipped C-130-D aircraft to the ice, as well as a wheeled C-130-A […]
PUBLISHER’S NOTE Long before the MQ-9 Reaper made history over Middle Tennessee skies, this ground was already sacred to American military aviation. What is today the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport began […]
By TennesseeLedger.com Staff From the Frontlines: Election Integrity, Justice, and American Stories The strength of any democracy begins and ends at the ballot box. When voter rolls are dirty, ID […]
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 […]
82 Years Ago Today — They Flew Before the Sun Rose By Mike Sparks Publisher’s Note My late father flew 24 bombing missions over Germany as a member of the […]