I like to think I that I am “good on my feet,” creative and adept when it comes to saying something nice, or reaffirming, when I think it might be helpful to another soul. The other day I came across an article during my morning reading entitled, “10 Insanely Nice Things You Can Say to Anybody,” and I read every one of them. Trust me, this is important stuff in a world that increasingly ... (click for more)

Who really believes that any of our elected officials listen to the citizens who elected them. The following is an automated response from Senator Corker and my reply.  I would like to think that I am not the only one who feels this way.  From:  " senator@corker.senate.gov " < senator@corker.senate.gov > To:   gtpope@bellsouth.net   ... (click for more)

A federal grand jury in Chattanooga has returned a 9-count indictment, charging 12 people with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine base (“crack”), and/or 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. Charged were Timothy Wade Sawyer, 45, of Chattanooga; Carol Chalk, 45, of Chattanooga; Eric Crockett, 37, of Ooltewah; Jackie M. Sawyer, 43, of Chattanooga; James ... (click for more)

Senator Lamar Alexander said Wednesday he was stunned after being told by law enforcement officers that his chief of staff was being investigated on charges of child pornography. He said Ryan Loskarn has been placed on administrative leave. Senator Alexander said,  “I was just informed by the United States Senate legal counsel’s office that law enforcement agents are ... (click for more)

Shooting percentages don’t mean much to Ooltewah boys basketball coach Andre Montgomery. He loves shots though. Lots of them. He's not picky. It doenst' matter if it’s a 3 or a traditional two-point attempt. Just shoot, baby, shoot. That’s what Montgomery’s Owls did Tuesday night at East Hamilton, especially in the second half. They shot and shot and shot. Then they ... (click for more)

Today is a good day to check the college football “coaching carousel” to see who is jumping from one job to another, as well as see who may be ready to jump. At Texas, Mack Brown’s days are numbered and he is expected to step down any day now and accept a fundraising position at the University of Texas. The opening for the Longhorns has been drawing plenty of speculation for more ... (click for more)