Former State Senator Ward Crutchfield has died at the age of 87.  I interviewed him a few times over the years, and he was always as candid and accessible… Read more »

Last year, my fearless 2015 Braves forecast included a prediction of 72-75 wins, edging out the Phillies for last place.  Thankfully, the Phillies were really, really bad, so even a… Read more »

We have to be serious 364 days a year.  In fact, this is Leap Year, so make it 365.  But April Fools Day is upon us, so let’s have some… Read more »

  I’m quite proud of my rural upbringing in Bryant, Alabama. My little community had only one school, one restaurant, and no traffic lights.  We once grew a lot of… Read more »

How many people, especially famous people, have lived to the age of 90 with no known enemies?  It’s not a very long list.  Somewhere atop that list is Joe Garagiola,… Read more »

Last November, I wrote a blog about Chattanooga’s all-time greatest promoter, Bob Elmore.  I expressed my frustrations with Chattanooga and Hamilton County leaders who had failed to act on my… Read more »

UPDATE October 21, 2017:  Kane Brown has the number one country album in the nation this week. That’s not all.  He’s also number one in Billboard’s country airplay chart, country… Read more »

SAD UPDATE Feb. 17, 2026  Gene Lovin, a 2019 inductee in the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 79. He was a true radio “lifer”… 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 »