Farragut Rolls Over Central

Tonight's Farragut High School football team win was convincing. They rolled over the Central High Bobcats 45-7. A Central team coached by Joel Helton losing 45-7 isn't something you witness very often. But it looked good, especially when you are a Farragut fan.

Chad Tindell and Metro Pulse Get It Wrong

Contrary to what Chad Tindell posted on the local liberal blog and to what Metro Pulse printed this week, as usual their information is erroneous.

Chad said: Funny comment I heard at the Submitted by CBT on Mon, 2007/08/27 - 6:25pm.
Funny comment I heard at the meeting...Frank Gencay, the 'Greek Po Boy Brown'...with respects to the departed Mr. Brown.

Interesting meeting. The settlement proposal was DOA. No surprise on the pipe, except only 10 voted for it. Based on some conversations I had with some concrete people, I thought the flexibility would pass pretty easy. It has to pass again, but, I don't think concrete can move the one vote. I've heard about concrete, but it seems to me there are always variables...it depends on the application, it depends if it's installed right, etc.

Cosby confronted Arms in front of a reporter outisde (sic) the assembly room after the meeting. It seems it may have been Arms doin' (sic) the name callin' (sic) when Cosby was at the podium. Arms was directly behind Ragsdale in the front row. Cosby was pointing his finger at Arms (pretty much in Arms face) right in front of Channel 10's reporter. Don't know if it will make the news or not. Cosby's no showboat, he's a mad taxpayer with experience and smarts. Despite the Mayor's passionate speech, this stuff is far from over.

Then Metro Pulse printed: Show Time Retired CPA Louis Cosby answered questions from Knox County Commission at a meeting Monday concerning his examination of the county's finances. Cosby cited a litany of management failures he laid at the feet of County Mayor Mike Ragsdale.

During one peroration, he whirled to face Ragsdale, who had said a tad too loudly, “What a showboat.” Cosby asked Ragsdale what he said and Ragsdale denied saying anything.
When Cosby left the meeting, he and Chief of Staff Mike Arms had a heated discussion in the lobby of the City County Building and then went outside for a 20-minute discussion, mostly nose to nose.

Cosby has demanded an apology from the mayor. The former county auditor told Commission he was through with his examination of the books. His report will be turned over to the state Comptroller's office. Cosby said Tuesday that if he did not get an apology, he might reconsider his decision to drop the matter. Cosby has a website, www.knoxexpenses.com, where comments from the public on his findings have been piling up.

There was no in the face hostile argument between Cosby and Arms. They were discussing the TVA days and the need to sit down and talk in the near future. No screaming, hostile confrontation like Chad and Metro Pulse would like for people to think.

Here Is A Great Announcement About a Knoxville Event In April 2008

Here it is. Franklin Graham is bringing his ministry to Knoxville.

I'm With Fred Presidential Campaign

Expect Congressman John J. (Jimmy) Duncan, Jr. to accept one of the Chairman positions with the Tennessee I'm With Fred presidential campaign.

BREAKING NEWS: Will Fred Announce Before The Close Of The Day?

UPDATE 4:34 p.m. Politico.com is reporting that Fred will announce via a webcast. Yeah, Baby! This is a bloggers dream.

UPDATE 4:23 p.m.: WATE in Knoxville, TN got the Knoxville scoop.

UPDATE 4:15 p.m.: Fox News is reporting that Fred will announce on September 6, 2007. One week from today.

UPDATE 3:55 p.m.: LA Times is reporting a 4:00 p.m. Conference call announcement.

Original Post 3:48 p.m. Unconfirmed sources say that it may be likely.

Stay Tuned.

CMA (Country Music Association) Finalists Are Announced

Today the CMA announced the nominee's for the awards to be presented on November 7, 2007. The source for this is the CMA website, located here.

Musician of the Year
Eddie Bayers, Jr. – Drums
Jerry Douglas – Dobro
Dann Huff – Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar
Randy Scruggs – Guitar

Music Video of the Year(Award goes to Artist and Director)
“Anyway”
Martina McBride
Directed by Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

“Before He Cheats”
Carrie Underwood
Directed by Roman White

“Moments”
Emerson Drive
Directed by Steven Goldmann

“Online”
Brad Paisley
Directed by Jason Alexander

“You Save Me”
Kenny Chesney
Directed by Shaun Silva

Musical Event of the Year(Award to each Artist)
Reba McEntire with Kelly Clarkson
“Because of You”
MCA Nashville

Tracy Lawrence featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
Rocky Comfort Records/CO5

Jimmy Buffett with George Strait and Alan Jackson
“Hey Good Lookin’”
LiveMCA Nashville

Alison Krauss and John Waite
“Missing You”
Rounder Records

Vince Gill with Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
“The Reason Why”
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year(Award goes to Songwriter and Primary Publisher)

“Anyway”Martina McBride/Brad Warren/Brett Warren
Delemmava Music/Bucky and Clyde Music

“Before He Cheats”Josh Kear/Chris Tompkins
That Little House Music/Mighty Under Dog Music/Sony/ATV Cross Keys

“Give It Away”
Bill Anderson/Buddy Cannon/Jamey
JohnsonSony/ATV Tree/Mr. Bubba Music/Slow Run Music/EMI Blackwood

“Lost In This Moment”
John Rich/Keith Anderson/Rodney Clawson
Rich Texan Music/Warner-Tamerlane/Writer’s Extreme/EMI April Music/Romeo Cowboy

“Stupid Boy”
Dave Berg/Deanna Bryant/Sarah Buxton
Song Planet/That Little House Music/Cal IV Songs/ BergBrain Music

Album of the Year(Award goes to Artist and Producer)

5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Produced by Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Produced by Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing
Keith Urban
Produced by Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Produced by Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year(Award goes to Artist and Producer)
“Anyway”
Martina McBride
Produced by Martina McBride
RCA Records

“Before He Cheats”
Carrie Underwood
Produced by Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

“Lost In This Moment”
Big & Rich
Produced by Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

“Ticks”
Brad Paisley
Produced by Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

“Wrapped”
George Strait
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers

Vocal Group of the Year
Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Male Vocalist of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Knox County Candidates

UPDATE 8/30/2007: Richard Cate has filed this afternoon.

Original Post: The following candidates have appointed Treasurer's in order to solicit and receive contributions for possible and probable campaigns. Nominating petitions will be distributed beginning September 14, 2007. The deadline for submitting a nominating petition is December 13, 2007 at 12:00 noon.

Note: An * indicates the individual is either the Incumbent or the 1/31/2007 appointee.

County Commission

First District, Seat A

Second District Seat B

Chuck Bolus - Republican *

Bruce White - Republican

Cortney Piper - Democrat

Amy Broyles - Democrat

Fourth District, Seat A

Richard T. Cate - Republican *
Ruthie Stone Kuhlman - Republican

Walter Wojnar - Republican
William Daniels - Republican

Elaine Davis - Democrat

Fourth District, Seat B
Ed Shouse - Republican

Jim Smelcher - Republican
Lee Tramel - Republican *
William Daniels - Republican

Fifth District, Seat C

Sixth District, Seat A
Matthew Jones - Republican
Sharon Cawood - Democrat *

Eighth District, Seat B
Jack Huddleston - Republican *

Galen Porter - Republican

Tom Pressley - Democrat

Ninth District, Seat A
Tim Greene - Republican *

Sheriff

James R. Jones - Republican *

Register of Deeds
Sherry Witt - Republican *

Scott Emge - Democrat

Trustee

Steven Michael Rogers, Sr. - Republican
Fred Sisk - Republican *
L.B. Steele - Republican

County Clerk
Foster G. Arnett, Jr. - Republican
Scott Moore - Republican
George E. Stooksbury - Democrat
Billy G. Tindell - Democrat *

Property Assessor
Phil Ballard - Republican
Mike Lowe - Republican

Law Director

John Owings - Republican *

Bill Lockett - Republican

School Board Members

District 2
Indya Kincannon*

Robert B. Gratz

District 3

District 5

District 8

A Few Republicans Are Embarassing Me And Others. How About Becoming A Christocrat?

Quote From Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee

On the ABC National News this evening, GOP Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee had an excellent quote about the incident involving Senator Craig of Idaho and other Republican embarrassing incidents.

"The American people will forgive us for being sinners. They will not forgive is for being hypocrites."

Amen, Governor Huckabee. Give this man a national stage.

Add One More Position On The Knox County Ballot In 2008

In 2008, there will be an election in Knox County. Let's review what positions are on the ballot.

County Commission

First District, Seat A

Second District, Seat B

Fourth District, Seat A

Fourth District, Seat B

Fifth District, Seat C

Sixth District, Seat A

Eighth District, Seat B

Ninth District, Seat A

Sheriff

Register of Deeds

Trustee

County Clerk
Property Assessor
Law Director

School Board Members

District 2

District 3

District 5

District 8

Now add the position of Knox County Criminal Court Judge Div. II - Ken Irvine was appointed to fill in during Republican Criminal Court Judge Ray Lee Jenkins illness. Now the Democrat Governor "Prince Phillip of Nashville" must appoint Irvine or another more electable Democrat to fill in until the Primary and General elections are held in February and August 2008.

Possible Republican candidates are Knox County Republican General Sessions Judges Chuck Cerny and Bob R. McGee and Knoxville Attorney and Republican Ray H. Jenkins.

It Is Football Time In Tennessee. Wish That I Was On Ole' Rocky Top!

Thanks to Doc Sports for the Tennessee 2007 Football Schedule

Sat, Sep 1st, 2007 at California 08:00 PM Memorial Stadium

Sat, Sep 8th, 2007 Southern_Miss 07:00 PM Neyland Stadium (PPV - Pay Per View)

Sat, Sep 15th, 2007 at Florida 03:30 PM Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Fl

Sat, Sep 22nd, 2007 Arkansas_State 07:00 PM Neyland Stadium (PPV - Pay Per View)

Sat, Oct 6th, 2007 Georgia TBA Neyland Stadium

Sat, Oct 13th, 2007 at Miss_State TBA Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field

Sat, Oct 20th, 2007 at Alabama TBA Bryant-Denny Stadium

Sat, Oct 27th, 2007 So_Carolina TBA Neyland Stadium

Sat, Nov 3rd, 2007 UL_Lafayette 04:00 PM Neyland Stadium (PPV -Pay Per View)

Sat, Nov 10th, 2007 Arkansas TBA Neyland Stadium

Sat, Nov 17th, 2007 Vanderbilt TBA Neyland Stadium

Sat, Nov 24th, 2007 at Kentucky 01:00 PM Commonwealth Stadium

Breaking News: WATE Loses The Best Guy That They Have On Air

Adam Longo, the only good guy at WATE is leaving. He is headed to Orlando, Fla's Local 6 WKMG, the CBS affiliate. His last on air at WATE will be September 18, 2007.

No reason for me to watch Fox at 10 or WATE for any reason after September 18th. Darn it.

Congratulations Adam. You have improved K-Town while you have been here. I don't know if the improvement will last. Look what has happened to the GOP just since I stepped out.

UPDATE: I have just remembered that Melissa Dipane is the lovely better half of one Adam Longo. With his departure to Orlando. Melissa is sure to follow creating not only a void on Fox News 10 p.m. newscast with Adam, but a void on the Good Morning Tennessee Weekends with Melissa. Good Luck to both.

Commissioner Cawood Is Now In The Business Of Messing Up A Karns Neighborhood

Being a County Commissioner is supposed to be the job of representing your constituents. Unless you are Commissioner Cawood. After a one week separation for her county paid $42,000.00 she has now turned on her constituents. Why?

Is it so that she can get a sizable campaign contribution from a developer so that she can continue mailing out her campaign literature? We are just asking the questions.

You tell us why you think she did it.

Fountain City Focus Expands COUNTYWIDE

Good news was released about Knoxville's reputable media today. The Fountain City Focus has expanded and is now COUNTYWIDE. The Fountain City Focus will now become the Knoxville/Knox County Focus. Check it out online, here.

This my friends is a little, no allot of good news today.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Finally Tells Them To Go Find Another Whipping Boy

The MSM (Main Stream Media) spin is that the President couldn't save Alberto Gonzales. His resignation was simple. Gonzales was too good a man to continue exposing himself to the endless barrage of partisan attacks. Partisan attacks = liberals (Democrat and Republican liberals)

Gonzales resignation is a statement to the barrage of liberal attackers. The statement is: Go find yourself another whipping boy.

You did a good job, Mr. Attorney General. When the liberals hate you so bad that they make up lies and repeat slanderous statements about you, then you sir are a good man. You will be forever known by the enemies that you keep. Hold your head high.

An enemy of the liberals is a good man indeed.

Knox County Commission Meets And Moncier Sentencing Today

UPDATE: Herbert got a one year probation, $5000.00 fine and ordered community service for his criminal contempt conviction. Judge Greer has also ordered Moncier to undergo an anger management class and a three hour legal ethics class. Judge Greer said in sentencing Moncier “I can say without reservation no lawyer that practices in this court exhibits the kind of behavior you do.” Moncier should be grateful that Judge Greer was a easy on him as he was.

I would suggest that former Knox County Sheriff Tim Hutchison teach the anger management class and Sheriffs Department employee Mike Ruble teach the three hour legal ethics class.

In Commission business, it appears that my prediction was accurate. On the first reading it appears from the media reports that developers have options and not a mandatory use of concrete pipe. The other prediction was accurate as well. The motion to add the re-do to the agenda failed.

Original Post 7:09 a.m.: The Knox County Commission meets today at 2:00 p.m., I have a business commitment that will keep me busy this afternoon.

I am predicting that the re-do will not pass. I hope they pass the storm water ordinance, but come up with language that will allow concrete and/or metal pipe. I understand the arguments and I respect Sam Parnell who sent me some great information on the city's ordinance. I just don't like a mandatory prohibition for anything other than one form of drainage piping.

Also, today in Greeneville Herb Moncier is scheduled to be sentenced on his contempt charge. I will be professional, cordial and will simply await the sentencing.

An Individual Member Of Knoxville's Media Amazingly Demonstrates Ignorance

Every Sunday morning WIVK FM 107.7 host a public affairs talk show from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.. Back years ago, it was always hosted by Ed Brantly. In the past several years it has been hosted by different on air talent.

This morning Republican County Commissioners Richard Cate of the Fourth District and Phil Ballard of the Eighth District along with Knox County's Republican Law Director John Owings were in studio and on the air. One of the four Democrats on the County Commission also appeared on the show.

This morning the biggest mis-informed statement ever made by an on air host occurred. It was Michael Grider. One of the Commissioners was saying that it is necessary to speak with his district commission counterpart as well as other commissioners to make them aware of concerns in their individual districts.

Michael Grider interrupted and said "NO, you represent your district and the at large Commissioners represent the whole county." An awkward silence fell and one of the commissioners informed Grider that there are no at large Commissioners. He said "Oh, I thought there was"

Citadel should pull Michael Grider from ever covering County Commission until he can learn the fundamentals of the County governance model of representation. Especially since his boss Mike Hammond is a County Commissioner.

It was such a bad mistake that a fifth grader would automatically know that Grider was wrong, the moment he uttered his knowledge or lack thereof.

New Slogan for Hilly!

John Tower was a US Senator (prior to Phil Gramm) from Texas. Early on Tower ran against Lyndon Baines Johnson and at the same time LBJ was running as Vice President with John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Towers campaign slogan was: "double your pleasure, double your fun — vote against Johnson two times, not one."

If we Republicans are so lucky as to have Hilly as the Demo candidate. Brian's Blog suggest a similar slogan "Triple your pleasure, Triple your fun, Vote Against Clinton...for the Third Time and it's Done"

Farragut Admirals CRUSH West Rebels

A Great start to the high school football season last night as the Farragut Admirals traveled to West High School and CRUSHED the Rebels 41-24. Andre Sterling was Sterling with 205 yards rushing, 31 carries and 2 touchdowns. Several colleges may start looking at Andre. To date he has been looked at by South Carolina, MTSU and Michigan State.

Way to go Admirals.

Karns Finally Wins One With New Coach

The new head football coach has been saying all through the preseason that he is starting from scratch. Last friday night he got shut out in one quarter of play at the Knoxville Classic Football Jamboree. That is something that former Karns Coach John Fulkerson never did. John led the Karns football team to wins in every football jamboree during his time at Karns. In addition during Coach Fulkerson's tenure Karns won more games than in the history of the Karns program.

Coach Fulkerson was recruited to and is teaching and coaching in the State of Georgia this year.

The new Karns coach scheduled Lenior City for his first regular season game last night and Karns won 36-13.