Can Bob Thomas survive the pandemic?

Sandra ClarkOpinion

Even if you don’t get sick, Covid-19 is a career killer. I don’t see how Knox County Schools Superintendent Bob Thomas survives the bungled start of school this fall.
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Lee uses state funds like a piggy bank

Frank CagleFrank Talk

Gov. Bill Lee gets by with a little help from his friends. He passes out patronage like a Chicago alderman, especially to former legislators.
We’ll start with those on the way …

Thank you, Randy

Frank CagleFeature

We owe a debt of gratitude to Randy Boyd for spending $21 million to ensure that Diane Black will not become governor. Unfortunately for Boyd, while his campaign was defeating …

Candidates embrace conservative label

Frank CagleFeature

Conservative. Conservative. Conservative. The most popular word in ads for Republican gubernatorial candidates. It’s a smart play because Tennessee is known for electing right wing, arch conservative Republicans to statewide …

Bredesen can’t stay Switzerland forever

Frank CagleFeature

Some Democrats are throwing stumbling blocks in the way of ol’ bipartisan, center right and RINO fave Phil Bredesen’s run for the U.S. Senate. He’s being included in the headcount …