Knoxville attorney Wanda Sobieski is described as aggressive. And formidable. She says she is just stubborn. It was likely that characteristic that led her to become the first female partner …
Lack of experience may be bigger obstacle than Lee expected
There is only one state office elected by all the people of Tennessee, and, oddly enough, it’s the job of running the place. As of Saturday we have Gov. Bill …
Casada ignores Johnson but creates struggle for voucher supporters
The deck has been thoroughly shuffled for a new deal. That Nashville contact list in your cell phone has taken a hit. The days of stopping by to see “Bill” …
Rhonda Rice Clayton: working – not just waiting – in the wings
As is often the case when hiring an executive, an argument can be made to go outside and get fresh eyes on an organization, or to promote from within a …
Should Tennessee legalize sports betting?
Chances are this Tuesday morning you are either bleary-eyed and miserable, or you slept through the last half of the college football championship game. One wonders how long university presidents …
More to worry about than Sex Week
For some years now, East Tennesseans have held all three statewide offices. And had the largest population of the three Grand Divisions. But not any longer. The balance of power …
Kim Bumpas finds lots to love in her job as chief of Visit Knoxville
Kim Bumpas says she came to Knoxville to attend a Vol football game and fell in love with the town. When she graduated from high school in Collierville, a Memphis …
Merry Christmas, wherever you are
There was a time, I suppose, when members of extended families lived near each other and gathering for Christmas was relatively easy. But now families seem to be more separated …