If there’s one trait many Americans share today, it’s that we’re sleep-deprived. The CDC says we need more rest if we get less than 7 hours of sleep per night. When looking at the problem nationwide, more than 30% of Americans suffer nightly. And in some states, it’s worse than others. People who live in…
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These are very trying times. We’re all stressed out. There’s little we can do to avoid it. But some folks are more stressed than others. According to a recent survey, Tennessee is the most stressed state in the US. I should be surprised, but I’m not. Money, work, health, and family are all factors that…
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The state legislature here in Tennessee has been in the news a lot over the last few months. Sadly, it’s not for the good things that they’re doing. Our representatives are some of the most dysfunctional politicians in America. And in our current political climate, that says a lot. Right now, they’re all here in…
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When you live in a city the size of Nashville, you don’t expect to worry about seeing any black bears. But the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency tells us we might start seeing them roaming through our neighborhoods. Most black bears in Tennessee live in the eastern part of the state. But as the wooded areas…
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Last weekend, a couple of Nashville suburbs experienced deadly tornadoes. As the climate changes, our area is dealing with more of these violent storms. In the last four years, tornadoes have caused death and destruction within five miles of my home. We’re frequently under tornado warnings here in Middle Tennessee. And I’m stunned by the…
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The Tennessee Legislature is currently in session here in Nashville. It’s a special session created to discuss school safety and gun control. While many across the state want them to tackle the pressing issues, they have something else in mind. One of the only things they’ve passed is a rule that allows no signs in…
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Here in Nashville, we’re still dealing with the aftermath of the Covenant School mass shootings from six weeks ago. The weekend tragedy in Allen, TX, has finally pushed Nashville out of the news spotlight. Everyone is struggling, wondering what to do to make our children safer in school. The Governor has proposed installing bulletproof glass…
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Last year, the state of Tennessee changed the look of its license plates for the first time in over 15 years. All registered vehicles with the standard design tag had to be updated. The new ones are navy blue with white numbers and letters. They replace the green and white version with black numbers and…
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Even though we were in the upper 90s yesterday, Fall will officially be here tonight. I often wonder how we began calling the Autumnal Equinox; Fall. Does it have something to do with leaves falling from the trees? There is one thing I know about Tennessee weather…
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Tennessee does its elections a bit differently than other states. Early voting is underway for our second election this year. In May, we had the state and local primaries. Coming up, it’s the general election for those races and the federal primary races. Then in November, it’s the general election for those Federal elections. Most…
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