Voices

What the death of Alfie Evans means to your freedom

May 02, 2018 at 08:00 am by clervin

Recently people across the globe have been moved and outraged by the story of little Alfie Evans, whose life hung in the balance in a British hospital and whose fate was taken.... Read More

7 ways the Nashville transit debate affects Rutherford County

Apr 25, 2018 at 11:00 am by Lee Rennick

Talk about transit is heating up as the population in the fourteen counties that make up the Nashville Metropolitan Area (NMA) grows by an estimated 80 people every day. Nashv.... Read More

Pros and Cons of the Syria Missile Strike

Apr 23, 2018 at 11:00 am by clervin

Please forgive my tardiness; this column concerns the week-old, American-led coalition missile strike on Syria. Little time was wasted before retaliating against the Bashar a.... Read More

Why Trump is right and foreign policy insiders are wrong

Apr 19, 2018 at 08:00 am by clervin

As I stated in an earlier column, Donald Trump is right and foreign policy elites, hidebound in old assumptions, are wrong. The good old days, which the beltway insiders lamen.... Read More

Fatherlessness and loss of family values: The 'real' underlying cause of mass shootings

Apr 16, 2018 at 10:00 am by clervin

The root causes of recent school shootings are fatherlessness and the breakdown of family values. The real reason for shootings are the breakup of the nuclear family and the a.... Read More

Love your neighbor: Reject Bill Ketron as county mayor

Apr 11, 2018 at 09:46 am by Jason Bennett

April 11 marks the beginning of early voting in the primary elections for a number of local city and county offices. One particular office has held my attention since June of.... Read More

Looking to downsize? Try 55 and older communities in Murfreesboro

Apr 03, 2018 at 12:30 pm by John Jones

55 And Older Communities In Murfreesboro  There are several communities in Murfreesboro that are perfect for the 55 and older homeowner who is ready to enjoy a maintenan.... Read More

Why John Paul Stevens is wrong about the Second Amendment

Apr 03, 2018 at 10:00 am by clervin

When the current gun-control debate morphed into full-fledged hysteria, I assumed some gun-control legislation may pass, but don’t kid yourselves, kids, the governm.... Read More
The American's Creed

Why you should learn The American's Creed, along with the Pledge of Allegiance

Mar 28, 2018 at 12:37 pm by DARCOLONELHARDYMURFREE

The 100th anniversary of The American's Creed is April 3. This 100-word historical document was authored by William Tyler Page who served as an employee of the U.S. House of.... Read More

Exposing the hypocrisy of the current Facebook flap

Mar 22, 2018 at 09:40 am by clervin

I love exposing liberal hypocrisy as well as the collusion between the media and the “never Trump” crowd. Here’s the short version of the hysteria surroundin.... Read More

Why people of faith are supporting atheist Democrat Gayle Jordan

Mar 13, 2018 at 09:48 am by Jason Bennett

I have seen a lot of talk recently about today’s special election for The Tennessee State Senate seat in District 14, between self-proclaimed Conservative Christian Shan.... Read More

The Intolerance of the 'Tolerant'

Mar 12, 2018 at 08:00 am by clervin

You may have missed this tidbit of news the occurred among the smorgasbord that was Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s resignation and plea bargain. Mike Huckabee resigned a.... Read More

Is authoritarianism on the rise around the world? Or is it anti-globalism?

Mar 05, 2018 at 10:00 am by clervin

Authoritarianism, a form of government characterized by absolute rule by a central authority, such as a dictator is on the rise around the world. Recently China shocked many.... Read More

Is Tennessee really that angry and hateful?

Feb 24, 2018 at 02:00 pm by clervin

Warning: This is a happy, feel-good opinion piece. Well, unless you’re a huge fan of the Southern Poverty Law Center. However for all other citizens of the great state o.... Read More

The Dreamers are a bargaining chip for both sides

Feb 20, 2018 at 03:34 pm by clervin 1

Here’s a surprise for anyone who’s read my last few columns; this one isn’t pro-Republican or necessarily pro-Trump. The reader might assume I love all aspe.... Read More