Answers to a significant question

By Tom Mattingly The phone rang, and the caller posed the question succinctly. Who might be among the most fascinating persons you dealt with in all of Tennessee athletics? It only took a few minutes to come up with the answer. Lindsey Nelson was always a delight,...

So… How Far Can Tennessee Go?

By Mark Nagi The Tennessee men’s basketball team is good. Really good. They entered the final game of the regular season only one win out of first place in the Southeastern Conference. They have beaten sixth ranked Arizona, fourth ranked Kentucky and third ranked...

Rodney Woods: A Vol for Life, Part 2

By Ralphine Major He was the point guard from Kentucky that the late Coach Ray Mears seemed determined to sign to the Tennessee roster.  When I learned that Tennessee’s coaches went to watch him play in 17 consecutive games, I wondered if they wore those popular...

Heirlooms

By Joe Rector Around our family, we treasure our heirloom. Well, at least Amy and I do. The children aren’t so sure about those things. Pieces of furniture that our parents used during our childhood are special to us, but many of those things just don’t suit the taste...

Appeals from Small Claims Court

By Jedidiah McKeehan Most people have heard of small claims court. In Tennessee, the court most people would consider “small claims” court is called general sessions court. In civil cases in Tennessee, you can sue for up to $25,000.00 in the general sessions court....

Publisher’s Positions

By Steve Hunley   More Merit Council Politics The Merry-Go-Round that has become the former Sheriff’s Merit (Political) Council has finally held its hearing on the Martha Dooley case. Two former sheriffs were cross-examined; Tim Hutchison and Jimmy “JJ” Jones....