2022

Courtroom tales remind us that laughs can be found even in the most serious of spaces Did you know that some of life’s most humorous moments are played out regularly on the stage of a courtroom somewhere near you?  While court trials…
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The Volstead Act brought with it a host of unintended consequences, causing leaders to question whether they made the right choice. There is Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,” and then there is its first cousin,…
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Andrew Saftel’s work provokes thoughtful immersion into art History. Nature. Literature. Travel. Those are among the influences that find their way into the bold abstract collages Andrew Saftel creates. “I think of them as picture…
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Josh Lovelace’s solo project creates space for families to listen together I’ve hit the point as a parent where song requests from my one-year-old are a regular occurrence. Music is my life, but even I can admit it’s tough to listen to…
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I know you are going to hate to hear this,” I say to my orthopedic surgeon, “but we are going to have to postpone my hip surgery.” He is clearly unhappy to hear this, but it really doesn’t make a difference at this point; the decision…
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Cityview's Nathan Sparks, Devin Driscoll of D1 Training in Hardin Valley, and Congressman Tim Burchett will host the second annual Christmas for the Kids holiday event on December 9 featuring pictures with Santa, hot cocoa, s’mores, and…
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An annual pilgrimage reveals a lost treasure of years past Small waves tickled my kayak as the autumn sun warmed our chilled cores, a light breeze gently skimming Fontana Lake, just two hours south in North Carolina. Two eagles circled…
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Much of my life has been based on split-second decisions. Looking back, I can clearly say that my best and worst decisions often occurred in a split second. While many, or maybe even most people, don’t relish the idea of having to make…
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With a story steeped in history, an elegant bed and breakfast in the heart of Choto offers guests a restful experience with a gourmet flair.  Family trips to my grandparents’ homes were a regular part…
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As sure as the temperatures cool and every possible food and beverage becomes flavored with pumpkin spice, so too does October fill up with an array of East Tennessee festivals. Here are eight to add to the calendar.  Robert Tino Smoky…
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