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Runaway June Release “To Be Yours”

Feb 07, 2025 at 01:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Runaway June is a female country music trio comprised of Stevie Woodward (lead vocals/guitar/harmonica/piano), Natalie Stovall (vocals/fiddle/guitar), and Jennifer Wayne (vo.... Read More

Data Collection, Transparency, and Student Privacy

Feb 05, 2025 at 03:16 pm by JC Bowman

Professional Educators of Tennessee have consistently advocated prioritizing student privacy, the appropriate use of student data, and a balance between student protection and.... Read More

Do We Trust State Government with Federal Funds?

Feb 05, 2025 at 03:15 pm by JC Bowman

The Trump administration is contemplating substantial reductions to the U.S. Department of Education, which could involve eliminating unprotected programs and requesting Congr.... Read More

Dolly: An Original Musical to Make Its World Premiere at Belmont’s Fisher Center

Jan 28, 2025 at 03:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

Anyone who is even the slightest bit of a Dolly Pardon fan has heard talk during the past few months about her original Dolly musical being created, written, and developed b.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Tori Rose

Jan 28, 2025 at 12:28 pm by Bethany Bowman

Music has been a part of newcomer Tori Rose’s life for as long as she can remember. Growing up on the Monongahela River in southwestern Pennsylvania, Tori Rose’s.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Cecilia Castleman

Jan 24, 2025 at 10:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Celicia Castleman hails from Franklin, Tennessee, and both of her parents are musicians, but if you assumed she would be performing country music, you would be wrong. He.... Read More

Disillusioned Yet Still Hopeful

Jan 23, 2025 at 03:21 pm by JC Bowman

The Tennessee General Assembly will hold a “special session” starting on January 27th to address Hurricane Relief, Immigration, and Vouchers. The three issues are.... Read More

The Imaginaries Release New Music

Jan 17, 2025 at 11:42 am by Bethany Bowman

The Imaginaries, one of my favorite musical couples, are comprised of blues rocker Shane Henry and pop singer and pianist Maggie McClure. I featured them in September of 202.... Read More

Backroom Deals Are No Substitute for Real Solutions

Jan 16, 2025 at 03:50 pm by JC Bowman

This editorial was written by Representative Todd Warner and submitted by JC Bowman. As a lifelong Tennessee conservative who’s watched generations of my family graduat.... Read More

Life is More Than Politics

Jan 14, 2025 at 01:58 pm by JC Bowman

Political activities will be prominent at state and national capitals in the upcoming week, showcasing frustrations that transcend party lines. These frustrations can often es.... Read More

Universal Vouchers Are Back

Jan 13, 2025 at 01:36 pm by JC Bowman

Let’s suppose Governor Bill Lee has the votes for his universal voucher bill. In that case, he will likely convene a special legislative session in the final week of Jan.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Noah Thompson

Jan 11, 2025 at 01:56 pm by Bethany Bowman

The one word that came to mind when I heard Noah Thompson for the first time was “unexpected.” And I believe that is part of why Thompson won American Idol in 20.... Read More
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