The Tennessee Magazine is grateful that so many people share their talents with our readers each month.
Writers and Contributors
Tammy Algood
Tammy Algood develops for The Tennessee Magazine recipes that feature farm-fresh Tennessee food. Those fresh, local ingredients will always add cleaner, more flavorful foods to your table. We recommend visiting local farms and farmers markets to find the freshest seasonal produce. For more information about our recipes, contact Algood at [email protected].517 Articles
Robin Conover
Robin Conover has spent the last 33 years documenting the people and places of Tennessee with The Tennessee Magazine. After graduating from Murray State University, Robin began working for magazine in October 1988 as a communications specialist and photojournalist. She now serves as TECA vice president of communications and editor of The Tennessee Magazine. Her interest in preserving the environment and Tennessee’s beautiful natural areas has led her down many miles of trails to capture thousands of images. Robin is currently a board member of the Friends of Radnor Lake, a nonprofit in Nashville. Robin’s images can be seen in greeting cards, calendars, books and at a few fine-art shows she participates in each year.174 Articles
Bill Carey
Bill Carey founded Tennessee History for Kids in 2004. The non-profit organization helps teachers cover Tennessee history, American history, civics and basic social studies, and uses booklets, posters, inservices and the website www.tnhistoryforkids.org. Carey was a reporter in Nashville through most of the 1990s and has written six books, among them Fortunes Fiddles and Fried Chicken: A Nashville Business History and Runaways, Coffles and Fancy Girls: A History of Slavery in Tennessee.154 Articles
David Callis
David Callis is a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with a degree in business administration. He served the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association in various roles until his retirement in 2022.129 Articles
Connie Sue Davenport
Connie Sue Davenport, ISA AM, offers antique appraisal events, private appraisals and estate sale consulting services to individuals, businesses and organizations. Sign up for “IT’S JUST STUFF,” her FREE quarterly newsletter, at www.ConnieSue.com. Send your inquiry with photos to the mailing address or email below. Only published appraisals are free. Private appraisals are available for a fee. Call 615-672-1992 for an appointment. No appraisals are given over the phone. Connie Sue Davenport, P.O. Box 343, White House, TN 37188 615-672-1992 • email: [email protected]129 Articles
Trish Milburn
Trish Milburn is a freelance writer and USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 novels. A former Tennessee resident for 20 years, she now lives in her native state of Kentucky. She enjoys reading, taking nature photos, listening to K-pop music, watching Asian dramas, traveling, and visiting National Parks and historic sites. Information about her books can be found at trishmilburn.com.102 Articles
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.98 Articles
Ron Bell
Ron Bell has been the designer of The Tennessee Magazine since December 1995. He also occasionally writes articles for the magazine and travels throughout the state, helping Tennessee’s electric cooperatives tell their story. He has designed logos for Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and Mountain Electric Cooperative as well as T-shirts, posters, brochures and publications for TECA and co-ops throughout the state. Ron is also the creator and lead singer for his band, The Trailer Park Troubadours. Calling it “a hobby that got out of hand,” his musical pursuits have taken him across the U.S., to Canada and to Europe.91 Articles
