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)

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said Friday he is keeping Bobby Dodd as police chief. “I have had numerous conversations with Chief Dodd over the last several weeks,” said Mayor Berke. “I appreciate his dedication and experience in law enforcement and have asked him to continue to serve as chief of police.” “I look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Berke and his administration, ... (click for more)

Riverbend Festival Executive Director Chip Baker told the Civitan Club on Friday that the city's decision to no longer provide city police officers inside the festival gates will cost pin prices to go up next year. Mr. Baker said, "I understand the actions that governments have to take, but we'll have to adjust our prices next year. How much, I don't know yet." City officials ... (click for more)

Since my hip operation and time in recovery, I have tried to set aside things that are insignificant to me and to average Americans. Don't get me wrong here. What these people are doing (Bengahzi) is despicable be they left or right wing, and they have been doing it (both sides) for a long time. But the dirty deeds themselves carry little weight as to what they mean to you or me. ... (click for more)

Jeff Bliss, an 18-year-old who is in the 10th grade because he dropped out of school last year, got kicked out of a Texas classroom a couple of weeks ago. But as he was exiting the room, he launched into the most wonderful rant that has ever been on the art of teaching children. He should know – his mom is a teacher. With his long hair waving almost as much as his arms, the teenager ... (click for more)