Category Archives: general

He’s in, he’s out, he’s in again, now he’s out for sure. Monday morning, Hamilton County Schools Supt. Rick Smith made yet another U-turn in a two-month roller coaster ride… Read more »

UPDATE March 15, 4:30 p.m.  I’m happy to report that Gene Lovin was released from the hospital this afternoon.  He is a miracle man. Just ten days after a massive… Read more »

I’m doing something a little different with this blog: I’m giving you a choice! If you love to read, please read my thoughts below on “Luther Day.” If you’d rather… Read more »

UPDATE, March 8, 10:00 p.m.:  I was among those who interviewed Supt. Rick Smith on this day.  The “Q & A” section in the following article, originally written immediately after… Read more »

Update, Monday March 7, 2016:  Despite my seemingly airtight prediction below, the Hamilton County School Board voted NOT to buyout Supt. Rick Smith’s contract.  Read all about it, here. Original… Read more »

How does US-101 stay so popular?  How has the station remained on top of the Chattanooga radio ratings for more than twenty years?  Country music stars come and go, just… Read more »

Here’s the video that brought my house down.  Bruce Springsteen “Dancing in the Dark” with Jeanne Heintz, a 91-year-old fan who has reportedly seen about a hundred Springsteen live shows…. Read more »

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 »