by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi In 2024, Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks was a finalist for the Broyles Award, annually given to the nation’s top assistant coach. He was only the third Vols assistant in program history to be a finalist for that award. He was given a contract...
by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly Knoxville pharmacist Earl C. Hudson (June 17, 1926 – June 24, 2017) had an eventful life over the course of his 91 years and seven days. He was totally dedicated to his family, his church, his community, his chosen profession of pharmacy, and his life...
by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Christmas and the New Year fall on awkward days this year, at least for the paper’s publishing. So, to begin, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. Amy and I will travel at some time to Hendersonville. Lacey, Nick...
by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor For many Americans today, political scandals or governmental rumors have become an expected backdrop of public life. Headlines cycle, accusations surface and cynicism shrugs as the news moves on. But in the...
by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Steely
More Than A Day Away By Mike Steely I’ve covered a lot of stories in my many years as a reporter. Some stories were published, and some were never shared because the facts were too unbelievable. I’d like to share (and, in some cases, reshare) a few with you. ...
by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Perfection is the enemy of good. Shakespeare By Dr. Jim Ferguson I decided to start this essay early because it’s best to write when you have an idea rather than just before an editorial deadline. But then the murders of Jews at Bondi Beach, students at Brown...
