Voices

Why I Do Not Wear a Cycling Helmet

Jul 15, 2019 at 09:00 am by The Resolute Cyclist 3

Why don't I wear a helmet when cycling? Well, it's complicated. There are countries such as the Netherlands pictured above, where virtually no one wears a cycling helmet. Why.... Read More

Dads2Dads: Why we shouldn't try to live through our kids

Jul 09, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

If only we parents were as successful as we demand our children to be, a dad recently remarked to us. At first glance, that sentiment seems reasonable, even admirable. Why wo.... Read More

A belated Happy Birthday, America! Here's To The Music of Your Life.

Jul 08, 2019 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

My country, 'tis of thee,Sweet land of liberty,Of thee I sing;Land where my fathers died,Land of the pilgrims' pride,From ev'ry mountainsideLet freedom ring! ~Samuel Francis.... Read More

Dads2Dads: The Independent Teen

Jul 02, 2019 at 10:08 am by Dads2Dads

This month we celebrate independence. It’s what was called for in July 1776 by 56 representatives in the General Congress. It’s what our teens strive for today. Th.... Read More

Opinion: Tulsi Gabbard and the intersection of foreign policy and politics

Jun 28, 2019 at 09:07 am by clervin 1

Presidential races tend to center much more on domestic economics (Bill Clinton: "It's the economy stupid") than anything foreign-policy-related although there are exceptions..... Read More

Is Tennessee a 'most patriotic' state?

Jun 25, 2019 at 02:32 pm by clervin

WalletHub is out with another list, this time ranking the states with regard to patriotism. The states were compared using 13 key indicators ranging from share of the enlisted.... Read More

Dads2Dads: 'Ol Gramps isn't who he used to be

Jun 25, 2019 at 10:00 am by Dads2Dads

Tom and his wife recently hosted their daughter and her two children for a couple of weeks. The older grandson is 3 years-old; the younger just a baby. The latter child did w.... Read More

Opinion: What is the Transgender Community? We are just people.

Jun 25, 2019 at 09:30 am by McFiddlesby

Hi Brady, It sounds as if you are struggling with a family member who questions their gender. From your tone, you seem resolutely opposed to this point of view. I don't know.... Read More

Opinion: Local government needs to tax and spend no more

Jun 21, 2019 at 01:32 pm by Tess2019

Tax and Spend NO MORE! Rutherford County Commissioners at the public hearing sat there with the taxpayers and listened to Finance Director Lisa Nolen, who explained how each.... Read More

Opinion: Injustices to the mental health of the Transgender Community

Jun 20, 2019 at 07:00 am by JBrady 4

Remember back in the day? Ahhh, the '80s and early '90s... The hippies, the war protester/activist era had all but faded away. Long hair, tattoos and piercings on men were sl.... Read More

Dads2Dads: How to shy away from shyness

Jun 19, 2019 at 08:06 am by Dads2Dads

The world is a flurry of complicated issues and problems. We encourage young people to get involved in current events and speak their mind. However, we sometimes forget that.... Read More

Letter to the Editor: Tennessee's Dirty Little Secret is the State Property Tax

Jun 18, 2019 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

To the Editor: Since 1949 the State of Tennessee relied on the sales tax as her primary source of funding. Prior to 1949 the State also had a property tax. The rate was five.... Read More