It’s an all-too-common refrain these days. Ask a friend how he or she is doing, and you’ll hear, “Oh, I’m…
Author: Mike Knotts
Mike Knotts
Mike Knotts is the CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. He is responsible for leading the work of the association and ensuring that the interests of electric cooperatives are understood and protected. He began his career working with the Tennessee Valley Authority and spent two years as District Director on the staff of a United States Congressman. In 2008, Mike received a Presidential Appointment and served on the administrative staff of a large federal Department.
If you are a country music fan, you’ve probably noticed there are a few common themes in almost every song.…
There’s nothing quite like fall in Tennessee. As I write these words, the temperature is in the mid-70s, humidity is…
As my kids would laughingly tell you, I am an easy mark for a roadside lemonade stand. A couple of…
Want to start an interesting conversation? Ask two questions. First, ask what product the “power company” sells. Predictably, most will…
There is so little these days that truly shocks me. I might be surprised at a turn of events, or…
On April 24, Gov. Bill Haslam signed the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act. This was a historic moment that will likely…
This April, I was able to fulfill a lifelong dream. After trying for 15 years, I was selected to purchase…
At the beginning of March, our state lost one of its true treasures. Douglas Henry passed away at the age…
Earlier this year, I was flying home after a couple of very productive days in Washington, D.C. As I settled…