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” …
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 …
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 …
It’s just not funny
Donald Trump has killed comedy. Or, rather, Trump Derangement Syndrome has killed comedy. If you can sit through a Stephen Colbert monologue or stand to watch “Saturday Night Live,” your …
Witt hones career through listening, working, winning
Knox County Clerk Sherry Witt’s first political campaign was when she was a student at Fulton High School. She campaigned for her father, Big Jim Corcoran, who was running for …
Barrier to vouchers may crumble in new House
Expect a major battle in the state legislature this session to approve some sort of voucher plan that will take money from public schools and pay tuition to private schools. …