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"Do you have time for this?" my husband, Peter, asked. Peter almost never questions what I'm doing unless I'm doing something particularly stupid. Yesterday, I had a meeting on Zoom. I figured I … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 7/24/21

Midnight in the garden of good, and not-so-good

In the hours surrounding midnight on the eve of our 44th wedding anniversary, I saved two lives — the first, my beloved wife, and the second, an unsightly home … more

RICK NORTON | 7/24/21

I'm not a father just one day a year

Holidays are days designated to honor someone or something; they are days that should be celebrated with family and friends.There are several good things that result from holidays. Food is usually … more

GARY MATHENY | 7/24/21

One bad segue deserves another said no one ever

The only thing wrong with sending these billionaires into space is that they keep coming back.I’m sure someone else has said something similar, but until I see it elsewhere, I’m taking credit for … more

BARRY CURRIN | 7/23/21

Stay aware, alert to worsening scams

You seem to hear more and more complaints and stories recently about phone scams. These calls appear to originate from legitimate government offices and agencies, showing up on your caller ID. Some … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 7/21/21

A curtain slowly falls on a career nearing its end

Eerily prophetic and haunting in their way, his words ring as true today as five years ago when they were first spoken. “You’ll know when the time is right. It … more

RICK NORTON | 7/17/21

New RV-ing trend good for civility

It’s an old dream of mine and I just may do it: Buy a travel trailer and live on the American road for weeks at a time.Recreational-vehicle living is a growing trend, particularly for younger … more

7/17/21

Living in the homes of dead people

A cousin of mine reportedly said, “I can’t imagine living in a house where other people have lived!” I don’t know if she really said this, as I heard the story secondhand. But, it stuck … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 7/17/21

There's always a truck in the woods somewhere

We were heading home on the interstate yesterday when we came upon an official yellow truck with flashing lights parked on the shoulder.It had a flashing sign which informed all 50,000 of us of an … more

BARRY CURRIN | 7/16/21

Rising summer heat means be careful!

With the Fourth-of-July holiday behind us, we are in the midst of the hottest part of the summer. Kids are out of school. Pools are open. Families are taking vacations. People are visiting our … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 7/14/21

Greenway preparing for Terra running events

The Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway is partnering with Terra Running Company of Cleveland to sponsor several celebratory races in conjunction with their traditional Thanksgiving Day 5K on … more

CAMERSON FISHER | 7/10/21

Basking in the changes of life and haircuts

To borrow from a familiar adage, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” It’s just as true in getting haircuts, though COVID-19 has added some … more

RICK NORTON | 7/10/21

Tennessee maneuvers our state’s role in World War II

(Editor's Note: This is a partial text of a speech delivered to a celebration of the lives and service of 225 veterans and their loved ones at Westwood Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 29, during the … more

7/10/21

Your two minutes begin now: Ready, set, go

I just deleted 259 words of the column I was writing for this week.I wanted to tell that story, but not enough to give satisfaction to the person who emailed me and said I bored him.In preparation … more

BARRY CURRIN | 7/9/21

Another balanced budget is in county's books

Tuesday night’s voting session of the Bradley County Commission finalized the budget process for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year. The commission voted to approve the final budget proposal with minor … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 7/7/21

Sometimes life is just a game of 'Washers'

In a time long ago and a state just a border away, I routinely spent a slice of my Fourth of July at the Denson reunion — my mother’s side of the family … more

RICK NORTON | 7/3/21

Tennessee has been home to high-profile senators

For those who regard politics as America's most entertaining spectator sport, the current United States Senate is superbly set up for constant drama. Fifty Republicans and 50 Democrats make the … more

DR. PAUL CONN | 7/3/21

Pass a U.S. naturalization civics test? Who, me?

You can become an American citizen by being born in the USA or you can become one by getting “naturalized.”Becoming naturalized is a heck of a lot harder.It not only means having to meet all the … more

7/3/21

It's all about local: Shopping, eating, reading

As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation … more

7/2/21

Three of the things that I never had

Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life” was released in 1976. That would’ve made me around 12. It was a double album that won three Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Male … more

BARRY CURRIN | 7/2/21