Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Mitchell Tenpenny

May 30, 2023 at 11:19 am by Bethany Bowman

Mega country star Mitchell Tenpenny recently teamed up with TikTok and Prevacid for a live presentation, showing fans how he combats the “stress-burn” that can be.... Read More
Life & Human Interest | Voices

Why We Honor Memorial Day

May 27, 2023 at 10:53 am by JC Bowman 45

“Courage, of all national qualities, is the most precarious; because it is exerted only at intervals, and by a few in every nation,” wrote David Hume. It takes cou.... Read More
Education | Politics

Good Intentions Meets Ineffective Bureaucracy

May 26, 2023 at 09:59 am by JC Bowman 28

Educators have argued about approaches to reading instruction since public education began. A one-size-fits-all solution to reading does not work for everyone. Our state has c.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Noah Riley Teal

May 26, 2023 at 09:53 am by Bethany Bowman

Having just turned 18 years old, Noah Riley Teal is a singer, songwriter, and guitar slinger. “A southern rocker triple threat,” his publicist states. They contin.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Spencer Crandall

May 18, 2023 at 11:07 am by Bethany Bowman

I remember the first time hearing Spencer Crandall’s song “Made.” The lyrics Cause soulmates aren't found they're made/ Yeah, we choose each other every day.... Read More
Life & Human Interest

Mental Health is the New Pandemic

May 16, 2023 at 02:08 pm by JC Bowman

When education leaders talk about lightening the load, it isn’t about doing less, it is about focusing efforts on what is most important. Stephen Covey made a career out.... Read More
Education

Student Discipline Needs Better Systems and Processes

May 15, 2023 at 10:23 am by JC Bowman 44

Children cannot learn in a classroom where their teachers spend a significant amount of time dealing with student discipline issues. It can be unsafe for the teacher and the o.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Jay Allen

May 12, 2023 at 06:00 am by Bethany Bowman

When rising artist Jay Allen debuted the song, “No Prayer Like Mama’s,” I knew this was the artist I wanted to feature for Mother’s Day Weekend. To be.... Read More
Crime & Safety | Education | Politics

Governor Bill Lee Signs School Safety Measures into Law

May 10, 2023 at 09:54 am by JC Bowman 2

Governor Bill Lee Signs School Safety Measures into Law Professional Educators of Tennessee applauded the passage of new school safety legislation, signed into law by Governo.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Joe and Linda Chambers, Eric Church, and Butch Spyridon Awarded Stars on Walk of Fame

May 08, 2023 at 01:14 pm by Bethany Bowman

On May 4th, three more stars were added to The Music City Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame Park was established in 2006. May 4th marked the 25th ceremony where Star 98 was awar.... Read More
Life & Human Interest | Voices

The Graduate

May 07, 2023 at 09:00 am by cghattas 47

May could be nick-named the moving-on month. Not only is it when spring is in full force in Tennessee, moving us from the fickle days of April toward the steadier temps of sum.... Read More
Education | Politics

Advice for the New Commissioner of Education

May 07, 2023 at 08:58 am by JC Bowman 9

I have some advice for Tennessee’s new Commissioner of Education, Lizzette Gonzales-Reynolds. Please know that you will never be everyone's cup of tea. And that statemen.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Tigirlily Gold

May 04, 2023 at 04:47 pm by Bethany Bowman

I first met the sister duo, Tigirlily Gold, back in 2022, when they were part of a fundraiser for one of my favorite charities, Music Will. I knew then that I wanted to featur.... Read More
Education | Politics

Penny Schwinn Steps Down as Commissioner of Education

May 01, 2023 at 07:29 pm by JC Bowman 53

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), effective July 1. Reynold.... Read More
Leisure: Arts & Entertainment

Music Spotlight: Conner Smith

Apr 30, 2023 at 02:35 pm by Bethany Bowman

One thing that I have learned by writing this column is that the country music that young people like (who are the biggest consumers of digital music) is not always the same a.... Read More