By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law As I discussed last week, you can pursue collection of a bad check through civil court or you can sometimes pursue criminal charges. Keep in mind the circumstances in which you may pursue criminal remedies on a bad check are much more limited than in civil court. The worthless […]
By Steve Hunley We constantly hear how our government and leaders don’t get it because they don’t live in the real world. If anyone wanted more conclusive proof that is true, they don’t have to look very far. One of the best examples of precisely that is our school system. Dr. James McIntyre has just […]
100 Years of Gibbs By Ralphine Major It is the heartbeat of Harbison’s Crossroads. Before one even reaches the campus of Gibbs High School, there are historical landmarks in the Gibbs Community. Traveling toward Corryton on Emory Road is the Nicholas Gibbs log cabin. Going toward Halls is the home of the late Neva Gibbs […]
By Ray Hill Tennessee was represented by ten men in the U. S. House of Representatives and two in the United States Senate in 1945. This column will provide mini-biographies of Tennessee’s Congressional delegation at that time. Kenneth D. McKellar was Tennessee’s senior United States senator and the longest serving member of the delegation, having […]
By Joe Rector Inspiration is defined as “the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions.” Most of us acknowledge its effects on our feelings, but we also recognize inspiration during those “AH HA” moments. What’s wonderful is inspiration can come from so many different areas. Many of us find inspiration from celebrities. Sometimes […]
By Ralphine Major “Do you help an older family member pay bills or do household chores such as meal preparation, laundry, or cleaning? Do you assist with medication, provide transportation, shop, or run errands for a loved one? What about dressing, toileting, bathing, or feeding? Do you have to help arrange and coordinate outside services?” […]
By Steve Williams Since Butch Jones became University of Tennessee’s head football coach last December, everything he touches seems to turn to gold, or in this case, orange. Even the weather for the Orange and White spring game on April 20 was perfect for football – around 58 degrees with blue skies for the 2 […]
By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law When you receive a bad check it can be a major annoyance. There are three ways to respond. One, you can just accept the loss as a karmic lesson. This is not my usual choice or recommendation. Two, you can attempt to collect your money through civil court. Or […]
By Steve Hunley The entire community has been abuzz since FBI and IRS agents descended upon the Pilot Flying J headquarters. It has been one of the biggest news stories in decades and it appears some have been delighting in the situation. The sharks began circling just as soon as there was a hint of […]
By Ray Hill There are few people in our community who haven’t either heard of or visited the magnificent Biltmore House. Biltmore was the vision of George Washington Vanderbilt II, the grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. George Vanderbilt’s father, William, was the richest man on earth at the time of his death in 1896 with […]
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