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It is difficult to watch Tennessee courts roll back the meaning of the sunshine law. In May, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that the Dickson County Planning Commission and the Dickson County …
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DEBORAH FISHER
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7/18/22
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7/18/22
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Twice each year, I do a “From the Mailbag” column, serving up your comments, questions and corrections. You might think this is an easy way to fill space during a week in which I am actually on …
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DAVID CARROLL
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7/15/22
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I recently saw two birds dancing. Honest to God. I stood mesmerized as they took two steps this way. Two steps that way. Two steps back, a little spin move and, then, two more steps. Sort of like the …
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BUZZ THOMAS
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7/15/22
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The Banner has run the story of Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn’s reported comments about the education system several times ⏤ on June 30 and then when political candidates gave the …
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BRANDON WINDHAM
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7/15/22
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7/15/22
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If you’re looking for something to do the weekend of July 15-17, head to Dayton to see “Monkey in the Middle.” This wonderful drama is produced by the Rhea Heritage Community Foundation and is …
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BILL CAREY
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7/13/22
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Everybody loves a holiday.Holidays — whether federally recognized or not — allow us to celebrate with food, family and friends, and gifts.But as we age, holidays take on different …
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BARRY CURRIN
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7/13/22
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The United States has always enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Great Britain once they got over that whole War of Independence thing we did on them. The difference between treason and founding a …
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RON HART
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7/13/22
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7/13/22
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To the Editor:
I have lived in Cleveland/Bradley County for more than nine years. I have taken college courses at our local Lee University. I know young people trained to be teachers there. I …
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7/11/22
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My mother has found the perfect pet. She just doesn’t realize it yet.A clever little red squirrel has been trying to get my mother’s attention for months."He’s such a pest!” my mother …
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CARRIE CLASSON
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7/11/22
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A half century ago, a construction company unearthed the remains of a saber-toothed cat that had lived in present-day downtown Nashville 11,000 years ago.
A quarter century ago, that discovery …
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BILL CAREY
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7/11/22
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7/11/22
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A bug bit me when I was 12 years old, and never let go. I turned on the radio one day, and I liked what I heard. Neil Diamond was singing “Sweet Caroline.” Next up was “Oh Happy Day” by the …
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DAVID CARROLL
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7/8/22
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When I was a boy growing up poor and in Section 8 housing in Tullahoma, Tennessee, I loved fireworks and looked forward to New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July holidays. It was cheap entertainment …
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J. TODD FOSTER
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7/8/22
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I have written in this column on a few occasions in the past about experiencing greenways in other cities. I enjoy taking notes and photos and perhaps running these out-of-town trails to get ideas …
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CAMERON FISHER
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7/8/22
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7/8/22
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There is a sexual assault taking place right now. Every 68 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted. More than 97% of perpetrators get off scot-free.
A major reason is mismanagement of …
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CHRISTINE McDONALD
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7/6/22
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Editor's note: This column originally ran in mid-February 2021. When I was a little kid, I would sometimes get a balsa wood glider.You know what I’m talking about — lightweight, a couple of …
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BARRY CURRIN
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7/6/22
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