We asked for the heat. Well, I did, back in January and February when I was eagerly anticipating warmer weather.…
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 oversees production of the monthly membership publication of Tennessee’s electric cooperatives. Chris and his wife, Anna, and their two daughters live in Brentwood.
Right now, on the threshold of summer, I’m coming off a period of personal decluttering, organizing and cleaning. Still in…
Mom would have loved this May edition of The Tennessee Magazine. As true and devoted a Tennessee Vols fan as…
Oh, good! You found us! Please, come inside and make yourselves comfortable.After nearly 14 years of following a design blueprint…
This January issue is the opening installment of Volume 68 of The Tennessee Magazine, and we’re so excited to welcome…
Putting together a monthly magazine can really affect your perspective. Our dedicated staff is usually working at least a month…
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…