The unfortunate reality is that if you pick up a newspaper or access a local news site on a Monday morning, there is a very good chance that you will read a story outlining how a drunk driving accident over the weekend claimed the lives of innocent motorists or caused…

Chances are very good that the last thing on your mind as you make your way on the highways throughout Tennessee is whether the big rig racing by in the left lane has undergone the necessary maintenance. You simply take it for a given that the trucking outfits for which…

Whether you are a football fan, hockey fan or baseball fan, there is a very good chance that you’ve heard or read a fair amount about the issue of serious brain injuries in sports. In particular, you’ve probably learned more about how undiagnosed concussions are leading to both serious physical…

Earlier this month, our blog explored statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which revealed that a staggering number of serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths here in the U.S. can be attributed to intoxicated walking. It’s important to understand, however, that this is only one subset of the…

Computers, cell phones, televisions and even some kitchen appliances now enjoy many expanded capabilities thanks to advancements in wireless technology over the last decade. Interestingly, it appears as if this wireless innovation might soon be spreading to the hundreds of thousands of automobiles traveling the roads here in Tennessee and…

Recently, our blog discussed how the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be out in full force when school starts in a few weeks, looking to issue costly citations to those motorists who fail to abide by the state’s vehicle traffic laws. For instance, those drivers caught speeding in a school zone…

Vehicle safety advocacy groups and state lawmakers have worked diligently over the last several decades to help reduce the number of fatal drunk driving accidents in the United States. However, the unfortunate fact remains that the toll from impaired driving is still very high despite these efforts. To illustrate, recent…

Believe it or not, children across the state of Tennessee will be heading back to school in only a few weeks, meaning there are supplies to be purchased, projects to finish, schedules to arrange and, of course, phone calls to make. However, it appears as if parents and children aren’t…

From Dollywood to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, families throughout Tennessee flock to amusement parks during the summer. Some are looking for an adrenaline rush while others travel to these destinations with the intent of making family memories that will last a lifetime. Whatever the reason for the visit, spending some…

Kevin Pearce used to rip and shred through fresh powder, trying and mastering new tricks that made him a rival to top professional snowboarders like Shaun White. Pearce, who was slotted to be a serious contender in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, was unable to compete. He had to back…