Recently, my young sons began watching a television program that is, essentially, an old-fashioned talent show. It has been amazing…
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.
With the completion of both the Democratic and Republican national conventions, the stage is now set for the presidential election.…
Have you noticed how news programs use the phrase “Breaking News?” I’ve always believed that label should mean a significant,…
When I was a kid, my parents taught me some pretty basic concepts about good manners: Address adults as ma’am…
Most of my friends have heard me say that government seems to work best when it is closest to the…
Do you believe that a win-win scenario really exists? When I say the phrase “win-win,” I mean a situation where…
So, the postgame conversation with my 8-year-old son went something like this: Me: Why are you crying? Son: The Panthers…
I was reminiscing with a friend recently about some memories of those awkward early teenage years when we first realized…
Have you ever wondered why every “as seen on TV” product commercial ends the same way? The familiar voice booms…
It’s hard to believe that 2015 is just a few short weeks from giving way to another new year, isn’t…