by design | Jun 5, 2023 | Columnist, Mattingly
One of the most inspiring stories in Vols basketball By Tom Mattingly In 1973-74, Tennessee’s basketball recruiting class included Ernie Grunfeld of Forest Hills, N.Y., Nash-ville’s Mike Jackson, and a youngster from Ringgold, Georgia, named David Moss. You...
by design | Jun 5, 2023 | Columnist, Ferguson
Where there is no law, there is no liberty. Benjamin Rush By Dr. Jim Ferguson Benjamin Rush was a civic leader and physician in colonial Philadelphia who signed the Declaration of Independence. And he was also a student of history who understood that in Ancient...
by design | Jun 5, 2023 | Columnist, Major
The Class Ring By Ralphine Major Mine was made of a gold setting. On top was a beautiful gold “G” in Old English lettering against a sparkling blue background. The “G” stood for Gibbs, the name of our high school. My initials were engraved inside the ring. The...
by design | Jun 5, 2023 | Columnist, Rector
Messing with Companies By Joe Rector All of us usually admire dogged determination. However, when that characteristic is displayed by some companies, it makes our blood pressures rise to stroke levels. I’ve run into several of those annoying situations lately, and...
by design | Jun 5, 2023 | Columnist, Nagi
Football Season Draws Near for Vols By Mark Nagi Last week the Southeastern Conference held its annual Spring meetings in Destin, Florida. It gave coaches and administrators a chance to unwind before preparations really get into full swing for the upcoming football...
by design | Jun 4, 2023 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Mayor And Sheriff Come Together On Budget The agreement reached by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Sheriff Tom Spangler is good news for every citizen of our community. At the heart of the issue was Sheriff Spangler’s demand for a 30% increase for...