Rotary International has what is called its “Six Areas of Focus.”
One is “Basic education and literacy.” This speaks directly to reading and our club’s interest in reading and literacy.
The Rotary …
A tale of two catalogs
I was in Nashville with grandson King when the transition took place.
One minute, it was ghosts and goblins and Halloween – because it was Oct. 28, after all.
The next, it …
David Smoak is state’s top city manager
From the hills of East Tennessee to the farmlands of West Tennessee, there are some 110 cities and towns led by city managers or town administrators. In 2020, the town …
Documentary details Farragut’s history
“The Birth of a Town: The Incorporation of Farragut” documentary detailing the town of Farragut’s 40-year history is available for purchase at the Farragut Community Center (239 Jamestowne Blvd.). DVDs are …
Celebrating the service of all
Being the daughter of a U.S. Air Force captain, you would think I would have more of a clue about Veterans Day.
But I didn’t, except to know that is to …
Light the Park is bigger, better
Whether you describe this year as a time of “growth” or a never-ending saga of despair and disappointment, it’s a safe bet that you’re ready to say adios to 2020. …
The column that almost wasn’t
I have started and discarded today’s column approximately six times. Not to bore you with “how the sausage is made,” but let’s just say that is not my usual pace …
The mystery of Wakefield Farm
A few weeks ago, a customer noticed an old poster on the wall at Hammer’s store in Clinton, Tennessee. The poster was boldly announcing the sale of 600 acres named …