Want to get high in East Tennessee?

  By Mike Steely If you’d like to rise far above the increasing hustle and bustle of our area there are many overlooks around that are easy to drive to and safe to visit. Getting away for a Sunday or any day and taking the family along can be an exciting and...

Happy Birthday, America!

By Ralphine Major She has always been a light in the world.  This year, she turns 242 years old!  It was on July 4, 1776, when the United States of America gained her independence.  The 4th of July is the national holiday set aside for Americans to celebrate, and...

A New Bed

  By Joe Rector As Amy and I ease toward retirement, we make changes to things that have been fixtures in our lives. We’ve meted out some of the items that Mother kept in her house. Amy gave herself permission to clear some possessions that she thought might be...