Opinion

This, That, and The Other

Hey neighbors! You know Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and Momma isn’t cooking. Around here, that usually means one thing—you’d better have a plan. Several of our local restaurants will be open, which is likely your easiest option. Or you can do like we do—fire up the grill, bring something in, and keep it simple. My crew is coming down from Fentress County for the day, and I’m counting the minutes. Time together feels a little more sacred these days, and I don’t take that lightly. There are more wonderful mothers in this community than I could ever name, but you know who you are—thank you for raising such good, grounded people. And while we’re talking about folks who’ve made a lasting impact, I want to tip my hat to Eugene Parson on his retirement after 50 years with Tennessee State Parks, including so many of those years right here on the South Cumberland. He’s been that steady, friendly presence generations of visitors have come to know, and his kind of service won’t soon be forgotten.

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