Voices

Convenient Fictions

Aug 20, 2020 at 12:10 pm by Paulette Jackson 1

Some years ago, a woman with whom I went to church, gave me a stack of newspapers she had saved, which included articles written by Southern Agrarian, Donald Davidson. Her hus.... Read More

Charlie Baum: Three Ways to Improve Health Care in Tennessee

Aug 17, 2020 at 02:28 pm by Voice Wire 1

Health care is a matter of great importance to us all. It should come as no surprise to anyone that access and the ever-increasing cost of care are among the greatest challeng.... Read More
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee

Open Letter to Bill Lee: Our teachers and all Tennesseans need your leadership. Where is it?

Aug 14, 2020 at 10:30 am by DeAnnaO

Dear Gov. Lee, I am writing out of concern for the people and prosperity of Tennessee as we continue to navigate through this pandemic. As a public educator, I am keenly awa.... Read More
Emergency room sign

Why do tax-exempt hospitals bill for charges that aren't owed?

Aug 14, 2020 at 10:00 am by robmtchl

In 2018, the global healthcare sector's revenue was $1.853 trillion, an increase of 4.5% on a year-on-year basis. When it comes to healthcare expenditures, the US tops the lis.... Read More
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands

Legal Aid: Workers Have the Legal Right to Discuss Pay and Working Conditions

Aug 13, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Imagine this scenario: You've worked at a job you have had for a few years. You like your work.   You get along so well with your coworkers that you feel comfortable enou.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads: Handling Crunch Times and Crises

Aug 12, 2020 at 12:58 pm by Dads2Dads

It seems we are faced with new challenges every day when we turn on the news. We need to be informed, but we don't want to be overwhelmed. Sometimes it's a delicate balance..... Read More
Mariah Phillips

Opinion: Tennessee needs state leadership that steps up

Aug 06, 2020 at 02:00 pm by MariahPhillips 1

Gov. Bill Lee recently called a special session of the State Legislature to be held on Monday, Aug. 10 — the first day of classes for Rutherford County and Murfreesboro.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads: Finding Purpose

Aug 04, 2020 at 02:26 pm by Dads2Dads

When we raised our kids we were sometimes awed by the magnitude of the responsibility. We were expected to teach them how to get along with others, help them with their math h.... Read More
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OPINION: Why was REDACTED promoted out of the classroom?

Jul 30, 2020 at 08:14 am by Michelle Willard 7

NOTE: this article has been redacted due to legal complaints.  Enjoy the brevity. Clarification: The intention of this article was to point out that the director an.... Read More
Dads2Dads

Dads2Dads: Who You Are at a Glance?

Jul 28, 2020 at 11:30 am by Dads2Dads

How many of you, Moms and Dads both, have a personal public-relations program? While you're thinking, we'll answer for you in this way … every one of you, and so does y.... Read More

Opinion: Mandating Masks is a Good Start

Jul 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by MFerry 1

Early in July, Gov. Bill Lee issued Executive Order 54, providing county mayors the authority to issue mask requirements in public spaces with exceptions. I applaud Ruther.... Read More

How to gain nuggets of wisdom from the Desert Fathers and Mothers

Jul 22, 2020 at 10:00 am by Paulette Jackson

Waiting for Hope To restTo rest apartTo rest apart in quietCan be a placeTo gently holdThe hand of one's own soulThe only one you could turn toWho would simply beWith youjust.... Read More