UPDATE, June 19, 2018:  Jim Erwin passed away today.  Andi was an incredible caregiver until the end.  “Love Never Forgets.”   UPDATE:  I wrote the story below about Andi and Jim… Read more »

There’s usually a song in my head, which causes me to ask my wife, “What song’s in your head right now?”  Ever the hip chick, her answer is always something… Read more »

If these three videos don’t make you smile, let me check your pulse.  I absolutely love them.  Of course, I’m addicted to the sitcoms and the music of the 1960s… Read more »

Since the death of our friend Luther Masingill on October 20, I have received many nice comments about the stories I’ve shared.  It was an honor to speak at his… Read more »

Last Sunday, Calvary Baptist Church in Red Bank honored its veterans.  Among the honorees was a Tennessee Valley hero, Nathan Rogers, who has fallen upon hard times.  I was honored… Read more »

UPDATE: March 25, 2015:  I’m happy to report that the Dalton State Roadrunners, under the direction of Coach Tony Ingle and Asst. Coach John Redman have won the NAIA National… Read more »

I’ve been reporting on schools for about twenty years, and probably visit more schools each year than anybody except the milk delivery guy.  I have formed some strong opinions. Yes,… Read more »

  Chattanooga now has that ice skating rink that so many of us have been asking for.  It’s only temporary: now through February 1st.  It’s not very big, 50 x… Read more »

Whenever James Howard and I are in the same room, he tells this story:  in 1990, he was a student at Tyner High School.  It was Career Day, and I… Read more »

Nobody loved a good laugh more than Luther Masingill.  Since he passed away, I’ve received many nice responses from his fans.  People love the photos, the videos, and stories about… Read more »