Who built modern Kingsport?
Much of Kingsport’s centennial celebration seems to be focused on its founding. Far less emphasis has been placed on the past few decades. This is in part understandable, since much of its character and… Read More
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What will they think of us at Kingsport’s Bicentennial?
Kingsport is in the process of celebrating its centennial birthday. Congratulations to us! And, more important, a hearty “thank you” to all those who, over the past century, have believed in, worked for and… Read More
Let’s forget about “fake news” and search for the truth
We are at yet another gridlock on Capitol Hill. Unilateral healthcare reform won’t be passed and it is unlikely repeal (actually only partial repeal) will succeed as well. Why is it so difficult for… Read More
Making America great again, means including us all
Independence Day, is the celebration the July 4th, 1776 declaration of the American Colonies’ right to be free from tyranny. Perhaps the most poignant line in that seminal document is that … “all men… Read More
The Paris Climate Change Accord is a Flawed Agreement
There are a couple of ways to look at the Paris Climate Accord. First, it is a mechanism to get the entire world to focus on and take action to lessen the impact of… Read More
It is time for business leaders to step up to the plate
In a recent sermon, Dr Tim Elmore spoke about leadership and a quotation he used from Chronicles seems appropriate not just to the past, but to the issues our community faces today. Their leaders… Read More
Failed leadership to blame for Kingsport’s problems
What is happening in Kingsport? In a nutshell, we are not growing, and the attempts to “prime the pump” have been largely unsuccessful. We must alter course. First, a sobering dose of reality. We… Read More
Trade Policy is not as Simple as we Think
There has been much debate about the benefits or costs associated with “free trade.” To some, foreign trade is the devil incarnate-it has cost America jobs and negatively impacted our economy. To others, it… Read More
A strategic business mindset can turn Kingsport around
Kingsport seems to be in a perpetual state of flux. As we face our pains, perhaps an interesting question to ask might be, “How would Kingsport act if they were a business in similar… Read More
Government seems to distain those it governs
As we approach the Presidential election, it might be useful to step back a bit and ponder the real impact of the election. To be sure, basic philosophy and policy stances matter. However, we… Read More
