by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
LONG STRINGY brown hair peeks out from underneath a fuzzy blanket. Below, a precious child holds tight to her well-loved teddy bear. Her little body rustles around in bed. You can almost smell the fresh scent of Downy Unstoppables that her sheets were washed with the...
by Wesley Bryant | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
IF YOU took a snapshot of any 10 years in our country’s history, there is a hurt we were trying to heal. The same is true today. It’s our independence that lets us correct that, to heal, and to build our country up for a more perfect union. We can all be made by the...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
Here are fun facts to challenge your players: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: John Hancock’s was the first and only one on July Fourth. The remaining signatures were added over time, following the Fourth of July. The average age of the signers was 45. The...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WHEN VIKTOR Makela arrived in America from Finland, the Statue of Liberty welcomed him. He brought more than a few material possessions with him; he arrived with a heart filled with dreams. Makela disembarked into a nation whose foundation promises an opportunity for...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WE WELCOME a summer celebration more than ever, and Independence Day is the perfect time to gather for food, fun, fireworks, and flag-waving. There’s an event near you, so there’s no excuse for missing the colorful shows. BELL BUCKLE is hosting a night filled...
by Wesley Bryant | Jun 1, 2022 | Stories
TENNESSEE MAY not have sandy shores. We may not have Buckingham Palace sitting in our backyard. Vacation spots all around the world, from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower, attract tourists from far and wide. Every corner of the Earth is always pulling, offering a place to...
