Did you know that a young lady who lives right here in Murfreesboro is a world champion trapshooter? Allie Grace Watson, a junior at Middle Tennessee Christian School, is a member of the clay shooting team. In 2023 Watson placed first in the American Trap Handicaps with the American Trap Association. Along with competing, she […]
The Train Daddy is back with sports news, life lessons and politically incorrect talk. All aboard! Let me say this before we ramble about the Tennessee Titans’ draft picks: shout-out to the NAIA, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, for having some integrity. Take notes, NCAA. In a unanimous vote, the NAIA banned transgender athletes […]
In a world plagued by darkness and despair, it can be easy to succumb to cynicism. We all face injustices and mistreatment, and sometimes life just isn’t fair. Nobody knows that better than the animals at The Gentle Barn. Yet, they continue to teach love and compassion, even using their stories to heal hurting humans. […]
By Jackson Matheson When I was growing up, I used to play chess with my dad. One of his favorite things to do was trade queens with me early in the game. Like most dads, he loved playing mind games, so every time he took my queen he would gloat and I would get this […]
Ever wonder what happens if you tap into your retirement savings before you retire? This topic seems to be coming up a lot lately. Let’s break down the basics of retirement accounts—like 401(k)s and IRAs—and why the government discourages early withdrawals. The government has a vested interest in citizens saving for retirement. It benefits them […]
Local visual artist and Middle Tennessee State University graduate Heather Moulder has recently released a bluegrass design postage stamp along with United States Postal Service art director Antonio Alcalá, now available through USPS. Moulder said she has been thrilled to see both local bluegrass fans and avid stamp collectors show excitement for the stamp while […]
More than any other recent movie, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a Rorschach test on screen. Like the photojournalists at the center of its story, Civil War presents a series of images and situations and asks the viewer to fill in the rest. Whether it be a lack of imagination on my part, or a […]
This legislative session in Tennessee was one for the history books for Free Your Children. We were laser-focused on several specific pieces of legislation—most notably, the voucher bill. We spent countless days and hours in committee meetings and floor sessions. When we couldn’t be there in person, we were watching the livestreams. It left us […]
