Author Archives: David Carroll

I’m not the guy you go to when you need directions. As my wife will gladly testify, I have gotten lost in some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in America…. Read more »

For the past six years, Rob Philyaw has seen what most of us will never see. He has heard stories we will never hear. The Hamilton County (TN) Juvenile Court… Read more »

The best part of writing these stories is hearing from readers. Like the lady who once told me, “I really enjoy your columns. Who writes them for you?” I assured… Read more »

Update:  Neal Kassebaum’s memorial service will be on Saturday July 27.  Visitation at 2 pm, Service at 3 pm at Signal Mountain Bible Church, 4872 Shackleford Ridge Road. We have lost… Read more »

Each year, I write an “I was wrong” column. In case you haven’t noticed, most columnists are right about everything. Just ask them. They will tell you why a particular… Read more »

At least sixteen children have died in hot cars in the United States so far in 2019.  Last year, the number of heat-related child deaths in vehicles was the highest… Read more »

Curtis Adams has died at the age of 86, after a lengthy illness that accelerated after a fall in recent days. Last month, I took a day off from work,… Read more »

I know it isn’t cool to say this in 2019, but it needs to be said. Let me get this out in the open, and state it for the record…. Read more »

You lead a busy life. You cannot be expected to keep up with all the major happenings of the world. That is why I am here. As you read this… Read more »

I was watching one of the cable “news” shouting channels one night. That was my first mistake. Their goal is raise the blood pressure of viewers, so they can sell… Read more »