As scientists around the world are using as much data as they can to develop strategies to fight the coronavirus pandemic, The Tennessee Department of Health is refusing to share important information.
Recently, Gov. Lee unveiled his proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget during his State of the State Address. This year’s budget builds upon the recent gains we have made improving the academic trajectories of our students under Republican leadership.
Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to keep it healthy.
Most of us have a credit report reviewed only when we apply for a loan of some sort. But, even though you pay for the report, the creditor is not allowed to show you your own credit report. So, if there is an issue with your credit, all they can tell you is that there is an issue then guid…
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find the accelerated use of acronyms and initials a bit confusing.
I’m not sure when I was first introduced to day-old bread.
One of the worst habits we have in my household (well, I have) is comparing what we have to someone else has.
There are many things that tie me to the past. I suppose there is no item which does so better than a black iron skillet. My maternal grandmother (we called her “Granny Lena”) had a kitchen filled with cast iron cooking utensils.
Hamilton County government has found a new way to prevent access to public records: get rid of them.
This year, my colleagues and I will continue to look for new ways we can recognize and honor our heroic veterans who have so proudly served our state and this great nation. Their dedicated service and incredible sacrifices have provided the many opportunities and freedoms afforded to us as p…
According to Wikipedia “optimism” is a mental attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavor, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favorable, and desirable.
Tennessee has a rich news media environment with more than 120 traditional subscription-based weekly and daily newspapers, several free newspapers, alternative press, an established black press, 34 television news stations, public and commercial radio stations, niche news outlets focused on …
Try to imagine that right now, a large-scale earthquake happens, causing bridges to collapse, destruction to buildings, and utilities such as electric, water, and gas lines disrupted.
We continue to have no major winter weather headed our way through Feb. 5. This week we will see high temperatures mostly in the low 50s with scattered showers from time to time.
Bill Hagerty is a Gallatin native and a candidate for the U.S. Senate. He also served as Ambassador to Japan, which means he has a valuable perspective on how we should maintain relations with our allies around the world.
The Sumner County Bridal Show is returning for its eighth year on Sunday, Jan.26, at the EPIC Event Centre in Gallatin.
When I talk with citizen groups in Tennessee about open government, people tell me they want more information about what their government is doing, not less.
A few falls back, I came into possession of an abundance of hardwood tree tops. I am set for firewood for the rest of my days.
For Tennesseans who are dependent on public assistance benefits, a difference of $100 or $200 in their monthly budgets can dramatically affect the way they live. If their monthly income drops by even a small amount, it can mean that bills don’t get paid and belts have to be tightened, if tha…
The 2020 legislative session begins this week, and my colleagues and I will focus on building upon our recent conservative achievements.
I remember meeting with one of my very first clients here at the TSBDC. They owned a local restaurant (no longer in existence).
I have these friends, the Knudsens — Paul and Natalie. A few years back they moved to the sunny South, settling in northern Middle Tennessee. Prior to relocating, they spent about five years looking for property to purchase in God’s country.
The year of our Lord 2020 is upon us. (For the purposes of this column let’s call it “twenty, twenty”.)
Happy New Year Gallatin! I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is ready for a great new year in 2020. Many people like to start a new year with resolutions that usually have to deal with making themselves better in some form or fashion. Instead of a new year's resolution, I…
So much of the news about personal financial identity is so negative and for good reason. Many are trying to take yours. But let me share what might be some good news. I got a phone call from a family member who had received a notice about funds of hers that had been turned over to the Stat…