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Music Spotlight: Garrett Bradford

Feb 21, 2025 at 09:54 am by Bethany Bowman

When I heard the title track of Garrett Bradford's new album, “Honkiest of Tonkers” (Part 1), I knew he played music I wanted to listen to. It turns out he is a.... Read More

Music Spotlight: Corey Congilio

Feb 19, 2025 at 05:00 am by Bethany Bowman

Nashville, Tennessee, has no shortage of talented studio musicians. Also called “hired guns,” these session instrumentalists are a big part of what makes Music C.... Read More

It’s President’s Day Again

Feb 14, 2025 at 03:29 pm by JC Bowman

It’s President’s Day Again. The third Monday of February is recognized as President's Day in the United States. However, the true American narrative extends far be.... Read More

SmithField Celebrates Love with New EP, Love You To The Moon

Feb 14, 2025 at 05:00 am by Bethany Bowman

I’ve learned that you can write a Christmas or Wedding song that “sticks,” and you can generate income for life. SmithField’s Trey Smith married in N.... Read More

Statement on Governor Lee Signing Voucher Legislation

Feb 12, 2025 at 04:16 pm by JC Bowman

Professional Educators of Tennessee Executive Director JC Bowman released this statement today in response to Governor Bill Lee signing the universal voucher bill: The vouche.... Read More

2025 State of the State Comments by Professional Educators of Tennessee

Feb 10, 2025 at 08:58 pm by JC Bowman

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address from the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. He emphasized the importance of working tog.... Read More

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