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 »

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 »

 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 »

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 »

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 »