by Mike Steely | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely We’ve been doing a lot of home repairing and upgrading while cocooning during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve ventured out to get groceries and to buy items like paint, tile, etc. During these days some hardware stores have shown a big profit from...
by design | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. Bob Harvis and I were in the same grades all the way through Chilhowee, Holston, and UT and we both grew up in Eastminster Presbyterian Church. He has lived in the Atlanta area for most of his life and sends me text messages several times a day...
by Joe Rector | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Like many other homeowners, Amy and I aren’t taking a vacation this year. We’re dedicating that money to fixing things that are needed at our home and at the place we have in Gallatin. We’ve been lucky because in both cases, the work has been completed...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major He makes surprise visits overnight. Autumn’s chill usually gives a hint that he may make an appearance. A dip in the temperatures are a sure indication that he will come. Early mornings showcase his handiwork as it sparkles in the morning sun. ...
by Tom Mattingly | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly There was a time from the 1950s into the 1970s, Knoxville News-Sentinel Sports Editor Tom Siler battled the University of Tennessee Athletic Department over kickoff times for Volunteer home football games. Siler had twice been president of the U.T....
by Mark Nagi | Nov 2, 2020 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi It wasn’t supposed to be this way. This is year three of the Jeremy Pruitt era, and while teams like Texas A&M have been able to secure at least one “marquee” win (over Florida a few weeks ago), Tennessee still finds itself struggling mightily against...
