Memorial Day is more than just the kick-off to a great Tennessee summer. It’s a day to reflect and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for America’s values and freedom. Services throughout Tennessee will be held Memorial Day weekend including a special service in downtown Franklin, Tenn. which will feature the Williamson County Community Band and members of the ... (click for more)

Mobile travel apps are emerging in Tennessee tourism. Two East Tennessee travel apps launched this week as a part of National Travel and Tourism Week. Blount Partnership unveiled the first “Peaceful Side of the Smokies” tourism app.  The app has a full list of Blount County’s lodging, dining, attractions and outdoor activities options as well as an events calendar and a ... (click for more)

An indirect lightning strike caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damages to Collegedale City Hall during storms last weekend. City Manager Ted Rogers told commissioners during Monday night’s city commission meeting officials still don’t know the physical nor financial extent of the damage. Losses include a copier, four computers, the electric door lock system, more ... (click for more)

A man who police said was traveling 70 miles per hour on a side street in St. Elmo when he wrecked and killed one of his close friends was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison. Criminal Court Judge Rebecca Stern told Robert Allen "Bobby" Atwood, 22, "There is way too much of this going on. Young people need a wakeup call. Let the message go out." Atwood will be eligible ... (click for more)

The Delta Queen is a magnificent part of history and in many ways I'm pleased she is in town. Having the boat where she is is the problem. The boat blocks the view of and from the prettiest park in our town. The crew take many of the parking spots around the park leaving families to park across Frazier and schlep their kids, strollers and picnics to the park. You don't get fireworks ... (click for more)

It has been about 25 years or so since I had the opportunity to visit every county in the state of Tennessee and, as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society at the time, I met cancer survivors and listened to their incredible stories. I remember one man in particular who had bone cancer and one night he said he rolled over in bed and literally broke his arm in a very simple ... (click for more)