This is my Kenny Rogers story, and I’m stickin’ to it
In memory of Kenny Rogers 1938-2020 Kenny Rogers has been on my mind. Recently I heard one of his great songs on the radio, and then I read a… Read more »
“We’ll have more information when we get it”
When we TV news anchors look into the camera to bring you the news, we haven’t memorized anything. We’re reading it off the TelePrompTer, a nifty device that allows us… Read more »
Atlanta police officers get “Happy”
Here’s a big salute to the Atlanta Police Department, for a big production of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” hit. Chief George Turner, known to be super-serious, plays hard to get, but… Read more »
Great father-daughter wedding dance in Chattanooga!
There’s nothing like a good father-daughter dance after a wedding. The pressure is off, the bride can relax and have some fun, and the dad can let off a little… Read more »
25 years of Chattanooga’s Mr. Belding and “Saved By The Bell”
UPDATE: Dec. 12, 2015: Dennis Haskins graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with a Bachelor’s degree in Theater. What a great milestone for Dennis, at the age of… Read more »
It’s our turn to help Officer Nathan Rogers
This story was updated November 11, 2014 as a Veterans Day tribute to Nathan Rogers. To read the updated story, please click HERE Original story from June 24, 2014: I’ve… Read more »
Remembering Ron Bishop: He made a difference
When I heard the sad news that Ron Bishop died on Monday afternoon, I started thinking about people I’ve known who don’t seem to have any enemies. You know, the… Read more »
Greatest country songs ever? Rolling Stone missed a few.
There’s one surefire way to get attention if you’re running a struggling magazine. Just make a list of the 25, or 50, or 100 Best Songs, TV Shows, Cars, or… Read more »
Father’s Day memories of my Dad & his wheels
There is a story about my Dad that I dearly love. I can’t remember who first told me this story, but it was repeated at his memorial service in 2005…. Read more »
Blessed to have learned from the best: Ed Carter retires
On the last day of school, Ed Carter called me with some big news: after 45 years at North Sand Mountain High School, he had just retired. The longest-running teacher… Read more »
