The annual TNECD show of Tennessee’s economic might started today in the bustling Knoxville.

The October installment of Friends of Hixson featured Karen Rennich from our local Regional Planning Agency and my friend Nathan Janeway, Director of Development Service for Hamilton County as they discussed recent changes to zoning.

Did you know that you can stand in Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia in Claiborne County? Head up to Cumberland Gap National Historic Park and check out Tennessee lore.

Excellent visit to the famous 2nd story sidewalks in historic downtown Morristown. Such a cool community in Hamblen County.

Wally’s Breakfast Club this morning with TN Dept of Safety and Homeland Security Chief of Staff and Deputy Commissioner Les Dolente.  A true community servant.

Inspiring remarks from Stephanie Stuckey as she told her story of resurrecting her family’s former piece of nostalgic Americana.

Outtake of the year at the Sugarloaf Mountain Overlook in Cherokee National Forest. Yes, the 5 year old licked her face.

Check out our visit to Swaney Swifts on the Square in historic downtown Gallatin for burgers and shakes.

Happy Saturday Y’all! No fluff. Just community service. If you aint from Soddy, you aint nobody. What an incredible community. Soddy Daisy always steps up when needed.

The best BBQ in all of Tennessee is in Henry County at Trolinger’s in Paris. Skip all the chains, drive four hours, do whatever you have to do.