Category Archives: general

There is certainly no shortage of Southern-isms, based on the cards and letters you’ve sent.  Here’s the latest batch. Maybe they’ll tickle your innards. Let’s commence. We’ve already covered two… Read more »

Wouldn’t it be fun to spotlight 5 great songs each week, connected by a particular theme?  Looking out the window on this sunny weekend, how about some quick stories about… Read more »

UPDATE, JUNE 13, 2016:  After several months of store visits, e-mail exchanges, and phone calls, the rebate has arrived.  I still don’t like them. ORIGINAL STORY FROM JUNE 5: I’m… Read more »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

65 years ago today, on May 6, 1956 Chattanoogans doubled their TV viewing pleasure. With the flip of a switch, that miraculous picture box in the living room suddenly had… Read more »

Update, May 19, 2016: Congratulations to Garry Thurman, president of Guardian Asset Protectors in Chattanooga! Garry is a great supporter of the American Cancer Society in Chattanooga. In fact, he’s… Read more »

There are certain days you will never forget.  The “Greatest Generation” could tell you exactly where they were when they heard about Pearl Harbor and the death of President Franklin… Read more »