Monthly Archives: May 2016

“Coach Wes” steps down for the right reasons

One of Hamilton County’s best high school coaches, Wes Skiles recently told his players that he’s stepping down at the end of this season.  That surprised a lot of people,… Read more »

Dolly and Carl celebrate their 50th anniversary!

Dolly Parton celebrated her 70th birthday in January, and will soon celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary, so let me tell you a quick story or two. Did you know she… Read more »

The story behind the photo: Chattanooga Fire Dept. heroes

Every once in a while, I see a picture and I just stare at it.  It might as well be framed and mounted in my mind.  This is one of… Read more »

Drunker than Cooter Brown

A few weeks ago, I wrote a story about the words and sayings I heard in our country store back in the day. As some like to call it, “Appalachian… Read more »