During the War of 1812, Tennessee sent more soldiers per capita than any other state, earning our state the nickname “The Volunteer State” which many local organizations link to their …
Cindi Ellison: Soon to be a Master Gardener
Often people navigate toward a particular feature of other people when looking at them, such as their eyes or their smile. I believe that a person’s smile can convey their …
Joe Ben and Charline Wilson: Quiet lives, loud impact
Retirement is an important milestone in life, one for many of us to transition into a new phase of life. This can be a time to pursue hobbies, travel or …
Allen Landers spells passion: USA, UT and SMG!
I am orange-blooded and loyal to the University of Tennessee, both as a lifetime fan and an alumna: wearing orange, singing Rocky Top, obsessively watching games and tracking players. I …
Carol Wolfe knows how to Grow Your Own
As a principal, I valued all my staff who supported the students and kept the school running smoothly. The backbones of many classrooms, however, I came to realize, were the …
SCAN fulfills the ‘Golden Rule’ for our community
My phone rings and I see the words “SPAM” so I know not to answer, but if I see the word “SCAN,” I know a group of volunteers answered a …
Molly Marks celebrates Foster Care Month every month
May is National Foster Care Month so I reached out to my friend, Molly Marks, who is an incredible champion and example of this willingness to enter into the brokenness …
Martha Kern: Generations of farming
My family bought the acreage we now live on just a few years ago in an area scattered with farmlands and subdivision development. The primary concern from the heirs selling …