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Author: Chris Kirk
Chris Kirk
Lifelong Tennessean Chris Kirk, editor of The Tennessee Magazine, joined the staff in May 2005 after graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, majoring in journalism with a minor in political science. An award-winning member of the Cooperative Communicators Association, he contributes feature articles and photographs to the monthly membership publication and serves as coordinator among Tennessee’s electric cooperatives and the magazine staff in Nashville. Chris and his wife, Anna, and their two daughters live in Brentwood.
Two years ago in the October edition of The Tennessee Magazine, my headshot first greeted readers, welcoming them to my…
My introduction last month hit a reminiscent tone, and I ask our patient readers to indulge me again. As I…
I don’t want to wish the summer away, but I have recently found myself looking ahead. Now is about the…
The heat is on. Summer has certainly arrived in Tennessee. According to several almanac sources, the dog days of summer…
As I’m putting the finishing touches on this month’s introduction, I can’t ignore the hums and chirps radiating from hotspot…
It’s May, and much is happening with The Tennessee Magazine: A few weeks ago, I traveled to Mousetail Landing to…
I don’t know about you, but the cold stretches each February start to get to me. The nip in the…
A conversation with Brig. Gen. Warner “Nubbin” Ross II quickly reveals a few themes — service, community, support — as…
Over the last six years, Mark and Holly Johnson of Kingston Springs have poured their individual expertise into a gig…