by design | Aug 1, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
Those things that hurt, instruct. Benjamin Franklin By Dr. Jim Ferguson Unlike leftists and wokesters, I admire the Founders of our country. Biographies are not my preferred genre, but I’ve read well-researched books about John Adams, Alexander Hamilton and Ben...
by design | Aug 1, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector We recently sold our condominium in Gallatin. The timing seemed right: Madden is now a teenager, Lacey’s family is always busy with something, and the price of the extras was mounting. The sale was easy. We listed the place one day and sold it the next....
by design | Aug 1, 2022 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com It was a most special summer sighting! A glance out the window brought quite a surprise. My brother had spotted the wildlife and called me to come and see the amazing scene. It is not unusual to see deer in our area, but I...
by design | Aug 1, 2022 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly There’s nothing better than reading a well-told story, particularly one about sports. Willie Morris, a prolific writer closely identified with the state of Mississippi, once penned the following well-turned sentence: “There is a tradition in the...
by design | Aug 1, 2022 | The Daily Focus
WHO: East Tennessee Historical Society & Knox County Public Library WHAT: History Hootenanny: A Celebration of East Tennessee History, Education, and Fun featuring: Genealogical Workshops | Live Appalachian Music | Walking Tours | Historic House...
