I normally don’t keep up with the Tennessee Democratic Party. It’s not that I have anything against Democrats. It’s just that I live in East Tennessee. This means, even if I wanted to embrace my Democraticyishness, it’d be pointless to do so. For the record, I don’t want to embrace my Democraticyishness… any more than [...]
Tag Archive 'fund raising'
Faulk Gets Called to the Office
Posted in Hawkins County, Rogersville, politics on Oct 13th, 2008
Shortly after Heritage Days, people took to the nets complaining that Mike Faulk had folks out slapping his stickers on poor, innocent children (Hey, it worked for Phil Roe) and that he was acting as a greeter at the Price Public Soul Food Dinner. The dinner, which was held during the festival, was a fund [...]
Sour Notes… or not
Posted in Hawkins County, Tennessee on Sep 4th, 2008
Kleinheider reminds us that Mike Williams hires Democrats, takes money from Democrats, and attends fundraising parties hosted by Democrats – while Silence wonders how this might play in a district so Republican, we put Democrats on display as “rare breeds” at the county fairs.
Well, the information doesn’t shock me. (Well, ya’ll didn’t think the [...]
Banning the Beggars
Posted in Hawkins County, Tennessee on Aug 22nd, 2008
The Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to ban fund-raising roadblocks in the city – after a minor accident scared the dickens out of a Volunteer High student, a driver…. and probably the city attorney.
Last month, neighboring Mount Carmel limited the number of fund-raising roadblocks to six per year — one per month [...]
Shout-Out for Locals from Senator Mike Williams
Posted in Hawkins County, Local Characters, Tennessee on May 21st, 2008
Mike Williams gave Hawkins County a few shout-outs today with two Joint Resolutions. Both passed House and Senate unanimously.
SJR1199 honors and congratulates Cherokee High School Girl’s softball Head Coach Charlie Christopher and the Cherokee High School Lady Chiefs on their remarkable 2008 season and wishes them much continued success as they compete in the [...]
Takin’ a Stroll for Meg
Posted in Hawkins County, Local Characters on May 15th, 2008
The Hawkins County Relay for Life is tomorrow. Bill Grubb has the details here.
It was kind of a last minute thing: but Mama, Lil’ Sis, several friends and family members and I formed a team “Sisters in Stride” and signed up to walk.
Of course, the person most excited about this event is Sis’ best [...]




