“I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat” Now Available!
Personally signed copies of “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat: David Carroll’s Ho Made Social Media Blunders” are now available. You may order autographed copies online at the link on… Read more »
How to get your signed copy of David Carroll’s “Hello Chattanooga!” book
Signed copies of “Hello Chattanooga” are now available. You may order autographed copies of “Hello Chattanooga” online at http://chattanoogaradiotv.com/hello-chattanooga/ “Hello Chattanooga” is a 700-page book featuring some two hundred photos, more… Read more »
Fixing the “Old Person Smell”
I saw an article in Real Simple magazine that got my attention. First, you may be asking, “Why do you read a magazine called Real Simple?” Well, I can relate… Read more »
Knock Yourself Out
Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing columns about phrases like, “Don’t beat around the bush,” and “Going bananas,” many of you suggested some others. Recently, I… Read more »
Talk Turkey, Not Politics
In case you haven’t noticed, the election is over. Let me re-phrase that. THE ELECTION IS OVER! Sorry, I didn’t mean to raise my voice. As one who delivers the… Read more »
Sharing My Average Intelligence
The cat is out of the bag. Many journalists are utilizing “A-I” to write stories. Occasionally I’m asked if I’m one of them. If by “A-I,” you mean “average intelligence,”… Read more »
Checking Up on the Mail
Everyone deserves a fall break, including columnists. Imagine the pressure that comes with cranking out these gems on a weekly basis. We start with a blank screen, and we must… Read more »
Just One More Day With You
A few days ago, I was listening to a classic country music station, and a 2001 song by Diamond Rio came on. It’s called, “One More Day.” “Last night I… Read more »
Timothy Miller Shares Gift with Braves Fans
Timothy Miller gives me goosebumps. He is the charismatic man in the tuxedo who sings “God Bless America” during the 7th inning stretch at Atlanta Braves games on Sundays. I… Read more »
Don’t Beat Around the Bush!
Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about phrases like, “that takes the cake,” and “dead as a doornail,” many of you suggested some others…. Read more »
Jim Reynolds marks 47th year as “Voice of the Mocs”
When Jim Reynolds calls the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs’ first home football game of 2026, the Chicago native will mark his 47th consecutive year behind the microphone. At 71, Jim… Read more »
Can Anyone Fill Dolly’s Shoes?
Two weeks ago, I asked if there are any celebrities who inspire people like Dolly Parton did. Could anyone else elicit such an outpouring of love? Today, I’ll share your… Read more »
