Author Archives: David Carroll

Based on the reaction I received to the “Apology from a Teacher,” the firestorm over Tennessee’s failed attempt at online achievement testing isn’t going away any time soon.  As you’ll… Read more »

 By popular demand, and never before on the Internet, here is the complete listing of UTC (McKenzie) Arena concerts, from its opening in 1982 until today.  My thanks to Ken… Read more »

UPDATED Feb. 18, 2016, to reflect the contract buyout request from Supt. Rick Smith.  See new information, under the photo of Supt. Smith: It’s been a while since I last… Read more »

I was going to write about the Tennessee online testing fiasco (TNReady…not), and then a teacher sent this to me. It is quite powerful, and eloquent. She wishes to remain… Read more »

In case you missed it, a couple of big shows are coming to the UTC Arena, now officially known as McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga.  Elton John, a part-time Atlanta resident,… Read more »

I come from a long line of carpenters and fixers.  My dad, uncles and granddads knew how to repair and rebuild just about anything.  Due to economic necessity, they did… Read more »

A friend of mine who used to teach in Hamilton County planted a seed.  Ken Belt sent a message about one of my stories, and he suggested that smaller school… Read more »

UPDATE June 15, 2017: Dr. Bryan Johnson, 34, will be the new superintendent of Hamilton County Schools. He has most recently served in the Montgomery County School System in Clarksville,… Read more »

By now, you’ve read the stories about the Ooltewah assaults. Some are local, others are national. Some have been fair and factual, others have been downright irresponsible. Certainly, those involved… Read more »

Those of us who grew up on the radio hits of the Baby Boomer era are mourning the loss of yet another great voice.  So far in 2016, we’ve lost… Read more »