Ron Rash’s In the Valley displays his masterful command of short fiction
…Rash also includes lyrical interstitial passages that list the progression of wildlife loss that logging will bring to this valley — environmental destruction that parallels the human suffering that Serena…
Book Excerpt: Savage Flower
Center Hill Moon lilt, sloping to shore — tonight the lake is quiet as a glass of water set by the bed. Midnight thirst, throat smoked like straw catching. Matted…
Little objects touch something tucked far away in the recesses of our hearts
…— circa 1960, holding two cups at full capacity — had resided in our Tupperware bin of dry dog food. Reese came to eagerly anticipate the sound of aluminum raking…
Former governor Bill Haslam discusses the role of faith in government
…There are people on the political stage today who fit that bill, although all of us do it imperfectly. Believe me, there were times when I was in office when…
John Milward’s survey of Americana music positively sings
…and Jimmie Rodgers, but also Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, with nods to Steve Earle and Gillian Welch along the way, all in just the first chapter? How else would…
The state’s largest literary event will feature 100 authors
…last year’s all-virtual Festival, this year’s online programming will allow festivalgoers to tune into author sessions and connect with fellow attendees, while providing access to recordings of all festival sessions….
