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INSIDE Lee vows to emphasize free speech and bring Horne: Winter Convention more transparency to Tennessee government a big hit for attendees Page 2 JOEL EBERT riences.” The Tennessean, Nashville Lee said after that experience, Daniels: We live in a February 7, 2019 he’s gotten better at what he does, world of behavioral data In his fi rst address to members while praising the media for of the Tennessee Press Associa- making public servants better by Page 3 tion while in offi ce, Gov. Bill Lee challenging them. Industry News vowed to make government more As he has often said since his transparent while stressing the election, Lee vowed to make state Page 3 importance of media. government more open and trans- “Without a free press, we parent. To that effect, he issued Lee invites comments don’t have a free country,” Lee an executive order and vowed on legislative bills said, making his remarks Feb. to make his administration’s 7 as keynote speaker at the TPA position on legislation available to Page 5 Winter Convention’s Thursday the public. Guest column: Free luncheon. Lee recalled how before launch- Lee to review open speech means free speech ing his gubernatorial campaign, records exemptions Page 6 he seldom had interactions with the media. But over the course Noting the hundreds of exemp- Featured Ad/Circ idea of the last two years, he said the tions to the state’s open records Photo by Tony Centonze, for TPA interactions have helped him. law, Lee vowed to support a Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was keynote speaker Feb. 7 at the TPA Win- Page 7 He laughingly called one of his review of the long list. ter Convention’s Thursday luncheon in Nashville, touching on govern- fi rst press events on the campaign Federal bill addresses ment transparency among other topics. one of the “most horrifying expe- See LEE Page 4 attacks on journalists Page 10 Showcase: Heavy metal Tribune’s Perry recognized among African-American leaders STACY M. BROWN African Americans of 2018 by the respected by their peers in the band cuts castle video NNPA Nashville Voice, a popular Music community; and the individuals Page 12 December 10, 2018 City publication. have made a career out of using “I feel blessed and privileged to their power and infl uence for the Rosetta Miller Perry said it’s be able to have some infl uence in greater good of the urban commu- vitally important that people this community and be an advo- nity in Nashville. recognize the signifi cance of cate for people and neighborhoods “The Tribune has been for- the Black Press and understand that have too long been over- tunate enough to be around for Perry the role Black women have long looked, ignored and excluded,” decades and is now widely dis- played in its creation, evolution said Perry, who said the honor has fi elds including to a councilwom- tributed in the state’s four largest and preservation. also meant more responsibility. an, a chairman of the board of a cities. With that comes a degree of A retired U.S. Navy offi cer and “It also means I must always prominent bank, a bishop and a exposure, acceptance and recogni- lawyer by trade, Perry has found be vigilant and aware of what’s chamber of commerce chief. tion,” Perry said. success over the past three de- happening not only in the city, but The Nashville Voice noted the “So, to that extent I am not cades as publisher of the Tennes- throughout the region and across criteria for selection to the Top 10 completely surprised my name see Tribune, an African-American the state, because there are folks list included individuals who have appears in this survey. But I see newspaper that reaches more than depending on me for information, the capacity to move the needle it more as the realization of my 150,000 people each week. and expect me and the Tribune to or make a change; those who use goal of creating a publication that Now, the Memphis State Univer- voice their concerns and effective- their power to or are responsible would have positive community sity graduate has earned a signifi - ly highlight multiple issues that for making big decisions to make impact, focus on the good things cant distinction from her peers in affect their lives,” Perry said. lasting changes that impact the and accomplishments of North Memphis – Perry has been named The publication handed out lives of local residents; those of among the Top 10 Most Powerful the honors to those from various superior character and are deeply See PERRY Page 2 Page 2 • The Tennessee Press • March 2019 TPA Winter Convention was huge success We had a very good TPA Winter Thinking back on the last 40 Convention in Nashville Feb. 6-7 OUR years, we have been blessed as (USPS 616-460) with good attendance from our Y a state with excellent governors Published monthly by the members as well as the 78 stu- PRESIDING who have worked hard for the dents who attended the convention public, been open and honest and TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION, INC. luncheon on Feb. 7. We had good REPORTER avoided scandal. Actually, that’s 412 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 403 updates from the Tennessee Press an amazing thing given what has DOUG HORNE Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 Service (our advertising arm) and happened in other states, some of Telephone (865) 584-5761/Fax (865) 558-8687/www.tnpress.com the Tennessee Press Association which are close by and which will Foundation, and a lengthy TPA It’s always good to have the remain nameless in this column. Subscriptions: $12 annually board meeting to discuss many governor speak at our luncheon. Our recent governors - Lamar Periodicals Postage Paid At Knoxville, TN issues. We also had three newspa- Since Bill Lee had just been Alexander, Ned McWherter, Don pers approved to join the Tennessee elected, it was really good for us to Sundquist, Phil Bredesen and Bill POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Tennessee Press, Press Association: the Portland Sun, get to know more about him. He Haslam - have been exemplary 412 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 403, Knoxville, TN 37923 the Cheatham County Exchange said his main focus and emphasis public servants and have set fi ne and the Murfreesboro Post. So we would be criminal justice reform, examples of leadership while mov- The Tennessee Press is printed by The Standard Banner in Jeff erson City, Tenn. are growing as an association. economic development (partic- ing Tennessee to being one of the The highlight of the Winter ularly focusing on the 15 rural top states in the country. It looks Carol Daniels ...... Editor Convention was the legislative re- counties that need the most help), like we have another fi ne governor Mike Towle ...... Managing Editor ception the evening of Feb. 6, with increased focus on technology and in Bill Lee who will continue the Robyn Gentile ...... Production Coordinator many legislators as well as Gov. vocational training, continued recent progress and elevation of Bill Lee in attendance, with Gov. secondary and higher level educa- Tennessee to a top-tier state. Lee returning for the luncheon the tional progress, better health care All the best to you and our 129 The Tennessee Press next day as keynote speaker. Also, for Tennesseans, and an open and member newspapers and our is printed on recycled paper the presidents of Middle Tennessee transparent government. Gov. Lee strong and growing association. and is recyclable. State University, Tennessee Tech is very open and friendly, a man of University, Austin Peay University great faith, a very experienced and Doug Horne TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION and Volunteer State Community successful business man, a cattle Doug Horne, Republic Newspapers, Knoxville ...... President College, and the vice president of rancher and a devoted family Doug Horne, owner of Repub- Chris Vass, Chattanooga Times Free Press ...... Vice President the University of Tennessee at- man. We were all impressed with lic Newspapers, Knoxville, is the Daniel Richardson, Carroll County News Leader, Huntingdon ...... Vice President tended the luncheon and spoke to him and will help him be a very President of the Tennessee Press Joseph Hurd, Th e Courier, Savannah ...... Secretary us about their priorities and plans. successful governor. Association for 2018-19. Darrell Richardson, Th e Oak Ridger ...... Treasurer Eric Barnes, Th e Daily News, Memphis ...... Immediate Past President Carol Daniels ...... Executive Director PERRY from Page 1 the National Newspaper Publish- houseboat. ers Association’s 2019 Publisher She’d become an avid reader DIRECTORS Nashville and the Black commu- Lifetime Achievement Award. In of newspapers and magazines, Scott Critchlow, Union City Daily Messenger ...... District 1 nity, and combat the negative announcing Perry’s selection for particularly the Black Press where, Keith Ponder, Th e Daily Herald, Columbia ...... District 1 stereotypes and obsession with the prestigious award, the NNPA since childhood, the Pittsburgh Daniel Williams, Th e Paris Post-Intelligencer ...... District 1 pathos and criminality that seems wrote in a press release that “Mrs. Courier was a personal favorite. Amanda Hill Bond, Pickett County Press ...... District 2 so dominant in some media por- Perry has been a freedom fi ghter Perry said she noticed a trend Maria De Varenne, Th e Tennessean, Nashville ...... District 2 trayals and coverage.” for justice all of her life, working in mainstream publishing toward Jack McNeely, Herald-Citizen, Cookeville ...... District 2 It’s vitally important people closely with the SCLC and Dr. sensationalism and a focus on Carl Esposito, Th e Daily Times, Maryville ...... District 3 recognize the signifi cance of Martin Luther King, Jr. She also crime and negative events, partic- Dale Gentry, Th e Standard Banner, Jeff erson City ...... District 3 the Black press, and understand worked for the U.S. Civil Rights ularly as it related to Black people. Sara Jane Locke, Th e Herald-News, Dayton ...... District 3 the role Black women have long Commission in the 60’s and the “I knew as a young Black wom- played in its creation, evolution U.S. Equal Employment Opportu- an it was something that could be TENNESSEE PRESS SERVICE and preservation, Perry said. nity Commission in the 70’s. corrected through ownership and Dave Gould, Main Street Media of Tennessee, Gallatin ...... President “While the term ‘elite’ in some “As a journalist, Mrs. Perry control of our image, reporting Jana Th omasson, Th e Mountain Press, Sevierville ...... Vice President ways is problematic because covered the Memphis Garbage and news coverage,” Perry said. Ralph C. Baldwin, Cleveland Daily Banner ...... Director being part of that is not really Strike as well as the chaos follow- She and her husband, who David Critchlow Jr., Union City Daily Messenger ...... Director a high priority, it is critical that ing the murder of Dr. King. She counted as Tennessee’s fi rst Black W.R. (Ron) Fryar, Cannon Courier ...... Director the mainstream audience realize was an important soldier in the gastroenterologist, founded Perry Michael Williams, Paris Post-Intelligencer ...... Director the Black press is still important, movement — and continues to be and Perry Associates in 1990. Carol Daniels ...... Executive Vice President and still has a central role to play so — by publishing and recording After founding the Tribune in the fi ght for social justice, history from an African-American to focus primarily on health, TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION equality and expanded econom- perspective each week through education and voter registration, Victor Parkins, Th e Milan Mirror-Exchange ...... President ic opportunity for all citizens,” her publication.” Perry and her husband made a Mike Fishman Lakeway Publishers, Morristown ...... Vice President Perry said. Raised in Coraopolis, Pennsyl- conscious decision not to spot- Richard L. Hollow, Knoxville ...... General Counsel “I’m proud on a personal level vania – a melting pot of Russians, light crime, and to report positive Carol Daniels ...... Secretary-Treasurer to be recognized with people Polish, Italians, Greeks, African events and focus on success stories whom I’ve admired and/or worked Americans and others – during an and personalities in the Black CONTACT THE MANAGING EDITOR alongside, and it’s always good era when steel was an important community. TPAers with suggestions, questions or comments about items in The Tennessee Press are welcome to contact the managing editor. Call Mike to see the contributions of Black part of American manufacturing, They did so without ignoring Towle, (615) 293-5771; send a note to 117 Township Court, women leaders spotlighted by the Perry not only grew up near the either the problems or the tough Hendersonville, TN 37075, or email [email protected]. The deadline for mainstream press,” she said. Allegheny River, but also spent issues that minority communities the April issue is Tuesday, March 5. Perry also was recently awarded her fi rst four years on her aunt’s face each day. 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Welcome to a world where behavioral data is mined FOR YOUR CALENDAR When we received the offi - addressed the attendees. Gov. Lee behavior and entice you into MARCH cial copy of Governor Bill Lee’s was gracious in his comments spending money and infl uencing remarks given to the Tennessee FROM THE and encouraging to both current your choices. These “prediction 6-9: College Media Association Press Association at the Winter EXECUTIVE newspaper staff and the college products” are traded in a new Spring National College Media Convention luncheon from his students to hold government marketplace called behavioral Convention 2019, New York press secretary, there was one DIRECTOR accountable with their reporting future markets. I know none of Marriott Marquis, New York, comment missing from the speech and commentary. this is new information for any of NY. CAROL DANIELS that the governor gave to our In a recent column Tim Galla- you, but the term “Surveillance 7-10: 2019 Computer-Assisted packed house at the DoubleTree. gher wrote on editorandpublisher. Capitalism” just seemed to hit a Reporting Conference (CAR) The governor ad-libbed, “With her work on bringing together yet com about Seven Resolutions for nerve with me. It seems so much for data journalism, Newport a free press, you have a free another amazing conference. Newspapers in 2019, he focused sneakier and less friendly than Beach Marriott Hotel, country.” I almost stood up and on newsroom diversity, podcast “behavioral targeting.” The Thursday morning ses- Newport Beach, Cal. cheered at that point, and, in sions included a very lively and strategies, local experts and local I have had conversations with hindsight, I’m sorry I didn’t. interactive discussion, “Media reporting, breaking news and, of several of our member papers that 28: Free Webinar for TPA Mem- Our 2019 Winter Convention under Fire.” It was encouraging course, how to reach millennials. are working on “taking back” bers: Money Beyond Money was a great success; for all of you to hear the college students that The one resolution that really their consumer experience infor- APRIL who attended, thank you. We had were so passionate about making caught my eye was creating a mation from Facebook. Refl ecting 4-6: Southern Circulation about 80 students from colleges sure they were reporting news wider gulf between yourself and the unease that has been devel- Managers Meeting, The Read around the state attend this year, the way it should be reported. The Facebook. I had just read an oping about Facebook, Google House Hotel, Chattanooga, and they added a great energy to next session focused on “How article on “surveillance capital- and other social media platforms, Tenn. the program and the luncheon. to Get Your First Job,” and the ism” talking about a new book by readers are asking questions The picture that was taken of the students attending peppered the Shoshana Zuboff titled “The Age about how their personal data is MAY governor and all the students is panelists with questions not only of Surveillance Capitalism.” The going to be used. 13-17: International News Media one that I’m sure will be used on during the session but also at the column focuses on how big com- Do you know how you would Association (INMA), World more than one occasion. meet and greet that followed. panies (Google and Facebook) answer that question? Congress of News Media, The Putting on our conventions At the luncheon, the recently are taking all of this data we are TimesCenter, New York, N.Y. defi nitely takes a village, and we elected Speaker of the House, giving them and translating it to Carol appreciate everyone’s effort and Glen Casada, briefl y addressed behavioral data. JUNE time. I would like to specifi cally the audience, sharing his praise This behavioral data is then Carol Daniels is the executive 13-16: 2019 Investigative thank Robyn Gentile, TPA Mem- and admiration of the press. fashioned into target-promoting director of the Tennessee Press Reporters & Editors (IRE) ber Services Manager, for all of Then our newly elected governor products that will anticipate your Association. Conference, Marriott Marquis Houston, Houston, Texas JULY 18-19: 2019 Tennessee Press KNS cartoonist Daniel, 89, retires after six decades Association Summer STAFF REPORTS toonist and a states to serve as a witness in the icon and institution across the Convention, The Read House Knoxville News Sentinel great man.” court-martial of another Marine country,” said Victor Ashe, former Hotel, Chattanooga January 24, 2019 Daniel, 89, who had attacked an offi cer. The longtime Knoxville mayor and 18: TPA State Press Contests was born in court-martial never took place, but ambassador to Poland. “Knoxville Charlie Daniel, whose editorial Awards Luncheon, Chatta- Richmond, Va., Daniel was discharged without cartoons have delighted Knoxvil- and East Tennessee have been nooga but he grew up being sent overseas. lians for more than six decades, fortunate to have him and Patsy 19: TPA Advertising/Circulation as a Tar Heel in He returned to UNC, married has announced his retirement. call this region home. … He is a Weldon, NC. He his childhood sweetheart, Patsy Conference, Chattanooga His last day with the News wonderful person who cares about 19: TN Newspaper Hall of Fame attended Weldon Ann Stephenson, and began the community.” Sentinel was Feb. 1. Daniel Public Schools drawing in earnest for the Daily Daniel’s activities have includ- Induction Ceremony, Chatta- Described by one writer as and Fork Union Tar Heel campus newspaper in ed service as a board member of nooga a “gentle eviscerator,” Daniel’s Military Academy in Fork Union, 1955. the Baptist Health System and OCTOBER work has combined sharp satire Va. with sympathy for the human After graduating with a degree the Volunteer Ministry. He was 3-5: 2019 National Newspaper He always loved comic strips in political science, Daniel was condition. Often the politicians he and taught himself to draw by co-chairman of the Dogwood Arts Association’s 133rd Annual- ridiculed have requested auto- hired by the old Knoxville Journal Festival in 1998 and was a 1997 Convention and Trade Show. imitating other artists. An early on July 30, 1958, and began graphed copies of his cartoons so inspiration was George Herriman, graduate of Leadership Knoxville. The Pfi ster Hotel, Milwaukee, that the artwork could be proudly cartooning professionally. When who drew the “Krazy Kat” cartoon the Journal closed in 1992, he was See DANIEL Page 7 Wisc. displayed. from 1913 to 1944. immediately hired by the News 6-8: Southern Newspaper Daniel played football at the Sentinel. Publishers Association (SNPA) ‘Great cartoonist, University of North Carolina In 2007, Daniel took an occa- Mrs. Elizabeth Ridley - Inland Annual Meeting, J.W. his freshman year — “I was a great man’ sional setting of his cartoons — 195-pound offensive guard,” he re- “Betty” Finney Kennedy, Marriott Chicago, Chicago., Ill. “For as long as I can remember, called — but then was drafted and Rosy’s Diner — and turned it into 89, died Tuesday, March 5, NOVEMBER a weekly strip that appeared at the Charlie has been making us laugh chose to serve in the Marines. 2019, at her residence in Oct. 31 - Nov. 3: College Media and think,” said Bill Haslam, top of the News Sentinel’s Sunday Association Fall National Col- Perspective section. Columbia, Tenn. Her former Tennessee governor and lege Media Convention 2019, Knoxville mayor. “I usually even Marine bound for Korea “Rosy’s Diner” — where the one obituary will be included in conjunction with Associ- laughed at the ones about me, He was aboard ship, about rule of civility was “No Hat No in the April edition of The though surely my nose isn’t that to embark for Korea during the Service” — captured the spirit of ated Collegiate Press, Grand round or my smile that goofy.” war there, when he abruptly everyday life in Knoxville. Tennessee Press. Hyatt Washington, Washing- He called Daniel “a great car- was ordered to remain in the “Charlie Daniel has been an ton, D.C. Page 4 • The Tennessee Press • March 2019 Ask questions to find out if ‘full load or half-load’ needed Greg used to help his uncle sell budget, while a half-load is some- pect. Not everyone needs every- Don’t try to sell a full load to and deliver fi rewood on weekends. thing less than that. thing that is being sold. That is one someone who needs a half-load. No doubt, that infl uenced one of Let’s see where this fi rewood of the biggest lessons of selling. If they fi nd out later that they his fi rst phone calls when he start- AD-LIBS® comparison leads: 3. Deliver to the right place. bought the wrong thing, they’ll ed selling advertising for his local 1. What’s in the truck? At one time or another, every- feel burned. Not only will they newspaper. His prospect asked, In other words, know your one in the selling profession has stop advertising in your paper, “Why are you asking so many product. In order to help your made the mistake of talking to they’ll tell all their friends about it. JOHN FOUST questions?” and he said, “I’m just advertisers decide between full the wrong contact. While that Like the old saying goes, “Hon- trying to fi gure out if you need a loads, half-loads or other options, person might be perfectly willing esty is the best policy.” That goes full load or a half-load.” “Although he no longer talks it’s important to know as much as to spend time on the phone or in for selling fi rewood or advertising Greg’s sales manager told me it about full loads and half-loads, he possible about what you’re selling. an appointment, he or she might or anything else. was one of the most honest things still does a great job of learning If your prospects know more not be in a position to make – or she had ever heard a salesperson about his prospects and how they about your newspaper’s advertis- infl uence – buying decisions. (c) Copyright 2019 by John say. “He was doing the right thing need to market their products,” ing products than you, you won’t In order to fi nd the right con- Foust. All rights reserved. John by asking questions to discover she said. have much credibility. tact, consider saying something Foust has conducted training pro- needs,” she explained. “When the When you think about it, it’s 2. What do they want? like, “In order to save time for grams for thousands of newspaper prospect wondered what was going easy to see that fi rewood and It’s a waste of time to try to sell you, I wonder if you can tell me advertising professionals. Many ad on, Greg admitted that, yes, he was advertising have a lot in common. fi rewood to someone who doesn’t who makes decisions about your departments are using his training calling to talk about a possible ad Both serve specifi c purposes and have a fi replace or a woodstove. company’s advertising?” Then… videos to save time and get quick campaign, but he couldn’t recom- both occupy measurable space. And it’s just as wasteful to try to “What is the best way to get in results from in-house training. mend anything until he learned A full load of advertising is a big sell advertising to someone who touch with that person?” E-mail for information: about the prospect’s business. campaign splash with a sizable doesn’t need it. Know your pros- 4. Tell the truth. [email protected] Lee invites public comment on bills approved by General Assembly DEBORAH FISHER into the process more directly, I the website gives ordinary Tennes- gathering public feedback. The The governor’s role in TN Coalition for Open Government believe we will increase account- seans a chance to communicate online form has fi elds for the bill legislation February 14, 2019 ability in how our laws are made. directly with the governor (or his number, whether you support or “I invite you to come back to staff) about what they think. When a bill passes the House Tennessee Governor Bill Lee oppose, and an area to describe this page often, as we will be up- has established a page online for your thoughts. So anyone going and Senate, it goes to the governor, dating it regularly as bills pass the through the data on the back end who can sign it, veto it, or allow it Tennesseans to give him feedback Legislature and come to my desk. Hanging out the “wel- on bills approved by the General can sort things pretty quickly. to become law without his signa- To view and track legislation as it come” sign and doing it in This is good leadership from our ture. If the governor vetoes a bill, Assembly and presented to him to makes its way through the General sign. a new way governor. He’s setting the tone and it can be overcome by a majority Assembly, please visit capitol. the culture for his administration. vote in both the House and Senate. “As part of my commitment to tn.gov/legislation. While anyone has always an open and transparent gov- been able to write a letter to the “I look forward to hearing from EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ernment, we have created this you.” governor, the establishment of a bill review page to invite public At this writing (Feb. 14), there page where people can comment Account Executive comments on bills passed by the was only one bill on the page as the directly to the governor hangs out LaFollette Press General Assembly and presented to General Assembly has only recently the welcome sign in a new way. General Manager me for consideration. started. But as bills pass the House It also seems much more Shelbyville Times-Gazette “By bringing more Tennesseans and Senate, more will be listed and effi cient and smart in terms of Visit www.tnpress.com to post your newspaper’s job openings. The Tennessee Press LEE from Page 1 various in- reminding the press association dustries to the about the importance of the Association Foundation RECENTLY CHANGED “We want to make access to ongoing changes industry, repeating the famous gratefully acknowledges YOUR RATES, information easier, and I’m com- in journalism. phrase that journalism is the fi rst a contribution mitted to that,” he said. “We need to rough draft of history. AD SPECIFICATIONS or create and adapt “We are in that process of mak- PUBLICATION DAYS? Tax subsidies data access our education ing history,” he said. “That’s why In memory of also to be addressed system to meet what you do is so important.” Betty Kennedy Don’t forget to update your that changing After the event, Lee declined to Tennessee Press Service Lee Lee also vowed to make access need,” he said. weigh in whether he supported a given in fond team! to data regarding taxpayer sub- “Changes in the new measure proposed by House sidies for economic development way that we do our educational Majority Leader William Lam- remembrance by It’s as simple as emailing the funding easier. system, K-12, apply to the journal- berth, R-Cottontown, that an open new info to Earl Goodman Lee highlighted many compo- ism and the press industry as well.” government advocate fears would Employees of nents of his legislative agenda, in- limit the public’s access to records. The Columbia Daily Herald [email protected] clude bolstering the state’s support Lee sees importance “We have a process for bill for vocational and technical educa- of journalists in review, and we’ll look at the tion and criminal justice reform. specifi cs of it,” he told reporters, At one point, he tried to tie the recording history while vowing to maintain access changes in workforce needs in Lee closed out his remarks to government records. March 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 5 There’s no good reason to have only one deadline You’ve done it again. Success! those more effectively if you’ve Every page in this week’s (or BY already cleared those pages (see day’s) paper is in by deadline. It previous paragraph) that can go took some doing, but like almost DESIGN early. every issue before it, you’ve created There are too many varia- another miracle: cramming thou- tions and too many other factors sands of words and photos together ED HENNINGER (like advertising placement and into your latest newspaper. And . . . deadlines) for me to offer a set of and you’ve done it on deadline. page deadlines here — for either Well, before you stroll from your “deadline.” But the “deadline” isn’t desk brimming with pride, let’s a weekly or daily newspaper. I’m take a closer look at the “miracle.” helping you with a steady page confi dent, though, that you can Every page is in, perhaps, but most fl ow. take a look at your paper’s content of them went to prepress in the last Here’s a solution: Page-by-page and decide upon those pages that half-day (or last hour). deadlines. can be cleared days (or hours) So, yes, all the pages are “in,” Why, for example, would you before deadline. but you’ve created a problem for wait until the last hour to clear Creating a system of staggered those who have to turn those pages your opinion page, when the page deadlines offers you the into fi les that can be processed and columns and letters that go on that opportunity to avoid the bottle- page can be edited and headlined printed. necks and hassles that accompany the day before your weekly dead- And consider the concerns of a “one-deadline-for-all” approach to line? And why wait until that last those in the newsroom who have to producing your paper. hour for the community calendar design, edit and clear those pages Seems to me it’s worth giving it by deadline. If something is wrong page to be cleared? Is there any rea- a try. on one of the pages they’re work- son why the weekly religion page ing on, then they have to take extra (with its static directory of area time to fi x the problem, often hav- worship services) should be among ED HENNINGER is an indepen- ing to go back to the originating the last pages to go to prepress? dent newspaper consultant and the editor or writer. With six or eight Sure, there are pages you’ll want Director of Henninger Consulting. other pages waiting to be cleared, to hold until the last hour (or last Want a free evaluation of your Illustration courtesy of Ed Henniger the pressure mounts. minute!). Page 1 and its jump page newspaper’s design? Just contact What’s your page-by-page deadline? 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INDUSTRY NEWS Numerous print, online a series of interviews with news TPA approves addition of • The Murfreesboro Post was on Tuesdays and has a total print changes in eff ect at the makers in the community in a vid- several new members founded in 2006. It is published distribution of 1,526. Sherry Mitch- eo format. Episodes of DPA-TV post weekly on Tuesdays and has a ell is the editor. The newspaper’s Post-Athenian to the website each Sunday. The TPA Board of Directors ap- total print distribution of 8,208. contact information is: The Daily Post-Athenian is now There is also an e-edition of the proved three applications for mem- Ivan Aronin is the editor. The Physical address: 333 W. Main printing three days per week, but printed paper that appears on dai- bership and one associate member newspaper’s contact information St., Ste. E, Gallatin, Tenn. 37066 seeks to provide content for readers lypostathenian.com. To view the application at its Feb. 6 meeting in is: Phone number: (615) 452-4940 e-edition, subscribers can click on Nashville. Physical address: 814 S. Church all seven days of the week. Several • New associate member - The the home icon on the website and TPA’s newest member news- St., Suite 202, Murfreesboro, Tenn. new features are appearing both in Nashville Convention & Visitors view a digital version of the print papers are the Cheatham County 37130. the print version of The DPA and is TPA’s newest associ- edition of the paper. Exchange of Pleasant View; The Phone number: (615) 869-0800 Corporation on dailypostathenian.com ate member. Sound Off Online has debuted, There are also comics pages Portland Sun; and the Murfreesboro www.murfreesboropost.com • was founded with readers being able to click on being posted online fi ve days per Post. Dave Gould is publisher of all The Portland Sun See NEWS Page 9 the Sound Off Online tab on the week and a set of comics in each three newspapers. They are part of in 2014. It is published weekly homepage of the website, submit a print edition. There are also two Main Street Media of Tennessee. The comment and they will be consid- sets of puzzles that will appear in addition of these newspapers brings ered for publication on the website the Wednesday and Friday editions TPA’s total membership to 129. Tennessee Press Service each Saturday. of The DPA. • The Cheatham County Ex- Comments can also be delivered The print edition of The DPA has change was founded in 2000. It Advertising Placement to The DPA offi ce at 320 South added an extra opinion page each is published weekly on Tuesdays Snapshot Jackson St., in Athens. Only sub- week, as one will now run every and has a total print distribution of scribers to The DPA will be able Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 4,954. The editor is Ivan Aronin. ROP: Networks: to view the entirety of Sound Off All the other content — including The newspaper’s contact informa- Online, however a select few will feature stories, meeting coverage tion is: January 2019 $73,676 $12,726 be printed in the Monday edition and sports — will continue to run Physical address: 6312 US-41, Alt. Year* as of Dec. 31 $132,904 $34,669 of The DPA. in each edition of the paper mov- #105, Pleasant View, Tenn. 37146. Another addition to The Daily ing forward. Phone number: (615) 746-0552 * The TPS Fiscal Year runs Dec. 1 through Nov. 30 Post-Athenian’s website is DPA- Post-Athenian, Athens www.cheathamcountyexchange. TV. This new feature consists of Feb. 4, 2019 com. Page 6 • The Tennessee Press • March 2019 The First Amendment protects all viewpoints (not just yours)

A week or two ago, a preach- At the time the Bill of Rights in news content. I’m sure many in this country. You’ve heard me er friend of mine from outside was passed, including the First of you remember the days when complain about it before: Mislead- Bedford County was complaining THE Amendment, modern journalis- the Tennessean was Nashville’s ing, simplistic, bumper-sticker- about something he’d seen online, FIRST tic standards did not exist. The Democratic-leaning paper and the like Facebook posts that are all and made the statement that the newspapers in that day were very Nashville Banner was its Republi- about bashing the Other Guys First Amendment was supposed to AMENDMENT personal enterprises. Someone like can-leaning paper. rather than about talking about protect true, accurate statements, Ben Franklin or Thomas Paine People sometimes have trouble where we need to be headed. But JOHN I. CARNEY not partisan mudslinging. would run a newspaper, largely for separating opinion page content the First Amendment protects Several of us had to step in and the purpose of getting their own from news content. The T-G strives loudmouth knee-jerk partisans correct him. can. When you report on partisan viewpoint into the world. to run a mix of conservative and (on both ends of the political As a professional journalist, I politics, it’s just a given that one It wasn’t until the 1800s, and liberal columnists and cartoons, spectrum) as much as it protects am dedicated to the ethics of my side, and usually both sides, will the Industrial Revolution, that based on what’s available to us thoughtful, open-minded centrists. profession. I am only human, but accuse you of being biased. It’s a modern journalistic standards from our syndicates, but some The First Amendment says we I strive to be fair, to tell both sides lot like watching a college football evolved — and that was, in part, people will look at one particu- give a wide berth, whether it’s to of a story, and to recognize and game: you notice any call the refs a business decision. Advances in lar editorial page and get angry a reporter trying to get “just the keep in check my own personal make against your team, but you printing technology made it pos- about it, without seeing the larger facts” or a screechy talk radio host beliefs on a controversial issue. It’s don’t give them credit for the calls sible to produce huge numbers of picture. trying to make the opposing party a diffi cult task, and if you’ve never they make against the other team. newspapers, and advertisers were Anyway, getting back to the sound like un-American thugs. worked as a journalist you proba- The play-by-play announcers willing to pay for exposure. But if First Amendment: It wasn’t passed Because, if you were to say only bly don’t know how diffi cult it is. are always biased against your your news coverage was slanted, just to protect good, responsible that “responsible” speech were A lot of my colleagues in bigger team. You never stop to think you were at risk of alienating journalism, because that wasn’t protected, who would get to decide cities, or working for national that it might be you who’s a little possible readers, which meant you something that was stressed in the what was responsible? media, take a lot of fl ak for what one-sided in your thinking. couldn’t maximize your circula- late 1700s. It was passed to protect they do — and I certainly can’t But as much as I support the tion. all sorts of comment on govern- John I. Carney is the editor of defend every single story — but I idea of fair, objective reporting, Many newspapers did lean one ment issues. the Shelbyville Times-Gazette. This think by and large, they’re good that’s not what the First Amend- way or the other — but hopefully, I, like my preacher friend, be- column was originally published in people, doing the best that they ment was designed to protect. more on their editorial pages than moan the level of public discourse the Times-Gazette Feb. 1, 2019. Community news is as much about promotion as it is investigation

PETER W. WAGNER and make a difference in our area. Galbraith made sure those taking by tiny neighborhood grocery itself in a different but still recog- N’West Iowa Review Years ago, not long after we es- the pups were committed to giving with a meat case, limited fresh nizable form. That will be true of January 1, 2019 tablished The REVIEW, our home- them love and proper care. produce, lots of canned goods and community papers that recognize town’s middle school was totally But here is what amazes me a penny candy counter. The own- what they must do and not do to Our regional newspaper, The destroyed in a massive fi re. Our about these two stories. I’ve heard ers knew you by name, usually make it in a much more competi- N’West Iowa REVIEW, is delivered local competitor, the Sibley Ga- many more comments about the allowed customers to “charge” tive market. to more than 6,000 families in four zette-Tribune, had already printed Welfare story than I ever have their purchases until the end of 1. Local papers must provide counties every Saturday morning. for the week so we had the fi rst about our multi-page, breaking the month and often delivered. readers with the news that might We selected Saturday when my shot at the story. Additionally, our coverage of the fi re. Readers love Since the penny candy selection affect and change, for good or bad, wife and I founded the paper in son Jeff, who was already taking stories about good things that was endless, those stores were the the many services city and county 1972. Saturday delivery sets The most of our photos, was attending happen. We experienced the same fi rst stop for any kid with a nickel governments, the public schools REVIEW apart from the 15 other high school just blocks away, and reaction to a recent story we pub- in his pocket. Then Piggly Wiggly and other governmental agencies weekly newspapers and six shop- was able skip out to capture pho- lished about a newborn baby left came to town along with other re- might level on the community. pers that come out midweek. tos of every stage of the fi re. We one winter night, years ago, on the gional and national food chains. 2. Beyond that, however, papers Saturday delivery also allows were able to print multiple pages front steps of a pastor‘s home In a And with them came the end of must share fun, positive, uplifting us to include a huge sports section of interesting stories and exciting nearby town. We never published the neighborhood grocery. But stories that make readers excited featuring photos and stories cov- pictures. The same month we also that story. We would have if we’d things always come full circle. about where they live, work and ering all the Friday night games printed another front-page story known about it. But we did pub- Today we still have the supermar- play. played at the 17 high schools in about a local gas station owner, lish the “rest of the story” late last kets, bigger and more accommo- 3. Community papers must our distribution area. Rod Galbraith, who discovered a month when the now full-grown dating than ever. But we now also also be the leaders in promoting I never have to wait long to tiny abandoned dog huddled at the man and caring pastor were able have convenience stores. Those their towns. local traditions and learn what our subscriber base station’s door one morning. to reunite. It was the only story neighborhood providers of every- annual events created to bring is thinking about that week’s Rod welcomed the dog into the that week that anyone wanted to thing from gas to bread and milk “the people” together. The local edition. I hear both good and bad station and gave her a home and a talk to me about at church that to pizzas and sub sandwiches chamber of commerce and other comments the next morning at makeshift bed placed safely under Sunday. It was the kind of story offer most everything once sought groups that once led this charge church. And what I’ve learned is his front counter. He named the that unites a community and in at neighborhood groceries. You have mostly stopped because of my readers, before all else, want little puppy Welfare for obvious this case a region. can even charge your purchase the lack of money and manpower. complete coverage of all the local reasons. Later, Rod discovered the (on your credit card) and some Still, those traditions and celebra- news and sports updates. But more dog was pregnant. Within weeks Convenience stores convenience stores even deliver tions are often the glue that holds than that, they want to read good he had four cute little mongrel snacks and meals to your home. the community together. news. They want to read and fi le puppies also depending on him for There weren’t any supermar- 4. Local newspapers and away in their memory, the hu- food and care. Eventually it came kets in my town, the largest in shoppers need to look back at the man-interest stories we’re able to time to fi nd each puppy a home. South Dakota, when I grew up. To do and not to do share about individuals who live But even then, the story concluded, Instead, everyone shopped a near- Everything eventually repeats See WAGNER Page 9 March 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 7

FEATURED ADVERTISING/CIRCULATION IDEA of vacation destinations close to Each advertiser received one in each ad position. Advertising/Circulation Confer- ROBYN GENTILE home, which runs for six weeks. week of the center business spot- This weekly newspaper made ence in Chattanooga on July 19. TPA light. The advertiser provided the $3,000 with the idea. Sharing your ideas at the Idea Details: content (up to 175 words) and a We thank Danny Peppers for Exchange will give all attendees Among the many things that photograph. sharing his idea at the conference pages of notes on ideas you can Six different advertisers bought The ad positions for each adver- and with The Tennessee Press. use and could possibly earn you a TPA provides for members, one in for six consecutive weeks at $89 of the most immediately valuable tiser rotated so that, after the six We hope that you and your staff cash prize. each per week. The ads ran in the weeks, every advertiser had been will plan to attend the 2019 TPA is the networking and sharing of spring. ideas. It is exciting to see advertis- ing and circulation professionals come together at our Summer Convention, and after a day of training, to wrap up with an idea exchange where each participant will go home with a page or two of notes. Danny Peppers, publisher of the Stewart County Standard, shared this prize-winning idea at the 2018 TPA Advertis- ing/Circulation Conference held in Franklin, Tenn. Peppers Featured Idea: A half-page color ad featuring six local businesses on the theme

DANIEL from Page 3 Sentinel executive editor, said, is: ‘Loosen up and chill out.’ People “Working with Charlie for the past just get so uptight over stuff.” He also served as president of the 17 years has been the best part of Charlie and Patsy Daniel have Fork Union Military Academy my job, by far. He never has failed two children, four grandchildren alumni board. to amaze me with his creativity, and a great-grandchild. his insights and his dedication. I In March, the News Sentinel was Journalism Hall of Fame feel very privileged and honored to to publish a retrospective special have been his colleague.” section looking back on Daniel’s 60 In 2016, the National Cartoon- For his own part, Daniel said, years of cartooning in Knoxville. ists Society honored Daniel with “What I’ve always tried to do or say a proclamation recognizing his career of more than 50 yerars. Last year, he was admitted to the Ten- nessee Journalism Hall of Fame. Before his death, former U.S. CHATTANOOGA Sen. Howard Baker Jr., a frequent target of Daniel’s drawings, hosted a reception to honor the cartoonist, TPA Summer Convention toasting him as “the personifi ca- Illustration by Charlie Daniel, Knoxville News Sentinel tion of civilized, relevant political News Sentinel cartoonist Charlie Daniel says goodbye after six decades. July 18-19 humor.” State Press Contests Awards Noon July 18 Clay Bennett, a Pulitzer since 1958 when I graduated from Prize-winning cartoonist for the Maryville High School. Over the ‘Laugh and sometimes Reception at the TN Aquarium July 18 Chattanooga Times Free Press, years, he’s skewered me as much cringe’ Ad/Circ Conference & Ideas Awards July 19 praised Daniel’s focus on local as anybody. It has always been an TN Newspaper Hall of Fame Induction 6:00 p.m. July 19 issues. honest, but usually gentle, skewer- “Daniel’s cartoons can make you “Charlie is Tennessee,” he said. ing. It’s going to be harder to start laugh and even sometimes cringe,” “I’ve just been the ‘junior senator’ each day in good humor without a says the library’s website. “But more from the state.” touch of Charlie Daniel.” than anything else, they make you Lamar Alexander, the actual The University of Tennessee think. Daniel has captured diffi cult senior U.S. senator from Tennes- library’s special collections depart- and sometimes complex issues see, said, “Charlie’s cartoons have ment has established an archive of through the power of symbolism, been the fi rst thing I have looked more than 20,000 of Daniel’s pre- satire, irony and humor.” for in the Knoxville newspapers press drawings. Jack McElroy, former News Page 8 • The Tennessee Press • March 2019 Don’t let pursuit of ‘shiny things’ diminish reporting All journalists can look back de- Let me say for the record that meaningful way, go for it. Never important to your newsroom and cades or even just a few months to any of those devices or delivery use technology on an important will work to improve storytelling, see examples of the “shiny things” BETTER methods can work well and offer story to satisfy ego or a corporate be sure that newsgatherers are that distract us from our core RITING freshness to news reporting and directive; remember that readers trained and up to speed on how to work as information gatherers and W presentation, but only when they come fi rst. use new technologies before they sharers. WITH BART advance the meaning and depth • Slow down, be patient, talk enter the fi eld and fumble around. Journalism scholar Kim Bui of a story. In my experience, the things through more and plan. • Identify experts within your recently coined the term “Shiny BART PFANKUCH use and frequent misuse of those Thoughtfulness, sharing ideas, team, and then create opportuni- Things Syndrome” to describe a methods is often driven by chain playing devil’s advocate, planning ties for training and sharing what phenomenon in which individ- ownership and corporate met- coverage ahead of time, consid- works, what doesn’t and how to ual journalists and the industry ric-watchers who need to appear ering which new newsgathering avoid pitfalls. tation tool, only to morph into the as a whole lose focus on their cutting-edge without consideration and delivery methods are likely to • Be sure to triage what works major distraction and time drain it most critical function in society of what’s actually happening in work – those are proven methods and what doesn’t. Refl ect back on has become for many journalists. – reporting, writing and impart- local newspaper offi ces or in the for covering and presenting news the use of technology and then cel- Recent examples of journalistic ing important information – by fi eld. in a meaningful way. ebrate the victories no matter how getting distracted by the latest shiny things include 360-degree Flatly stated, the use of shiny • Make reporting the fi rst point minor and quickly move on from newsgathering or news delivery cameras (limited usefulness and new technologies should never of focus in story conferences and the disasters with a lesson learned gadget or technology. The term not end-user friendly), the overuse overtake basic reporting and sto- always think about reader needs. in your pocket. is a takeoff from “Shiny Object of video that doesn’t advance a rytelling as the primary function Be sure reporters know that • Always remember that pos- Syndrome,” a psychological phe- story (long, unedited videos often of journalists. getting the facts (and getting them sessing an awareness of “Shiny nomenon that similarly refers to a distract), the insistence on using So how does one swim against right) is more important than Things Syndrome” is the fi rst step loss of focus by people presented Facebook Live shots by ill-prepared the techno tide and not lose their using new technology. to preventing technology from with a peripheral or distant image or untrained reporters (how many job? Here are some tips for report- • Find new ways to innovate running amok and losing focus of something shiny, attractive or rocky camera shots and wind-ad- ers and editors to stay focused on that impart meaning and aid read- on the critical function of fi nding exciting but who then become less dled audio can one viewer take?), what really matters. er understanding without solely facts and telling important stories. interested in the shiny thing as the unending focus on social media • Think about stories holistical- relying on technology. This could Bart Pfankuch is an investi- they approach it. (making news free to users is not a ly before and during the reporting mean combining an old-school gative reporter for South Dakota Who hasn’t seen that in journal- way to pay the bills), the tweeting process and thoughtfully consider map with digital data points to News Watch, online at sdnews- ism? I recall when the World Wide and endless retweeting of someone ways to enhance storytelling. create a useful online graphic that watch.org. Write to him at bart. Web fi rst arrived on one library else’s article or opinion (retweets If video from a breaking news can fl ow into print, or tweeting [email protected]. computer in our newsroom in Eau are not endorsements of the scene is doable, move forward on from a scene with a photo or brief Claire, Wisc., and it was only to be original message, I promise!) and that. If a photographer will enter video to tell and show what’s Bart Pfankuch is an investigative accessed for a few moments and techno-focused storytelling with a confi ned or wide-open space, happening. reporter for South Dakota News only with permission of the editor. virtual reality, artifi cial intelligence give a 360-degree camera a try. • Shiny Things warning label: Watch, online at sdnewswatch.org. Later, the internet evolved into a and the frightening concept of If a live camera shot imparts Always train and practice before Write to him at bart.pfankuch@ highly useful reporting and presen- automated reporting. critical information in a timely, use. If video or animation is sdnewswatch.org. After 40 years, I still love what I do for a living Happy anniversary to me ... Media family as the editor/pub- the years ... from developing and three centuries, and will continue This week marks my 40th year lisher of The Rogersville Review. printing b/w fi lm and photos in a to do so, no matter how many in community journalism, as the MY So here I am, four decades later darkroom, and pounding out my sadly delusional and uninformed editor and publisher of news- VIEW . . . having worn out multiple stories on an old manual Under- know-it-alls continue to predict papers from Alabama to North cameras, typewriters, computers, wood typewriter, to being able to their demise. Carolina to Tennessee. and burned the midnight oil on produce entire ‘pre-press’ editions I like to go into our “archives” I was a DJ at WPRN Radio in more nights than you would care of newspapers on a Mac laptop at room and fl ip through the pages of historic editions of the papers Butler, Alabama in February 1979 TOMMY CAMPBELL to know about. my kitchen table ... photos, text, when the owner of the local news- Come to think about it, I’m layout and all. from decades ago. (I especially paper, The Choctaw Advocate, startin’ to feel about as worn out Along the way I have met a ton love browsing through the WWII years and reading how The offered me the job of advertising as editor/publisher of The Avery as those old machines (lol!) of great folks, people I learned manager. I said ‘yes’ and did that I’ve photographed more high from, respected, and worked Greatest Generation stepped up Journal, and Mountain Times, in for four years, along with snap- school football games under Friday shoulder-to-shoulder with as we to the plate and saved the planet Newland, North Carolina. ping pictures at community events Night Lights than I can count, and tried to produce for our readers the from Nazi barbarism and fascism.) from kindergarten graduations to After a few months in the Blue heard tons of behind-the-scenes very best newspapers we could, Each passing year is like a week- interviewing statewide politicians Ridge Mountains, we moved back stories about local “when the poop often with limited staffs and to-week diary of the life of places who came to stump in the county, to Alabama where we started The hits the fan” scandals that if I were resources with which we had to like this . . . of the people who writing editorials, and covering Choctaw Sun, a weekly that did so to write an expose-all book about work with. were born here, grew up here, every local board meeting known well that, four years later, we were one day, I could probably spend ‘Weeklies’, just like the one went to school here, married here, to humanity. able to buy and merge into that my sunset years a very wealthy you hold in your hand, are the went off to war from here, raised When the editor resigned in the publication the former Advocate, man on some remote Caribbean true backbone, heart and soul of families here, built homes and early 80’s, I was promoted and where I had spent my fi rst 23 years. island . . . in the witness protection rural America. Papers like this businesses here, retired here, and served in that post until the spring In the fall of 2013, I came to program (smile!) have brought ‘local news’ to ‘local of 2003 when I accepted a job Tennessee to work for the Jones I’ve seen many changes over communities’ for more almost See CAMPBELL Page 10 March 2019• The Tennessee Press • Page 9 New NLRB overrules Obama era NLRB independent contractor precedent On January 25, 2019, the Na- Relations Act, and U.S. Supreme Then, in analyzing the facts of EDGED THAT THE FRANCHISEE tional Labor Relations Board, in a Court Precedent. The independent the Super Shuttle case, the NLRB IS THE INDEPENDENT OWNER 3-to-1 Decision, ruled that Super LEGAL contractor has the right to engage placed great reliance upon three OF ITS BUSINESS. Another factor Shuttle drivers at the Dallas Fort UPDATE in entrepreneurial activity. It is up factors: supporting the intention of the par- Worth Airport were independent to the independent contractor to (1) The extent of control by the ties was the fact that the Company contractors and not employees. In decide how much entrepreneurial employer, did not provide the drivers with making this ruling, the NLRB re- activity he/she decides to engage (2) the method of contract com- any benefi ts, sick leave, vacation versed the NLRB’s FedEx Decision. L. MICHAEL ZINSER in. The new case returns to the tra- pensation, and time, or holiday pay. Signifi cantly, The FedEx Decision had engaged ditional common law test applied (3) vehicle ownership. the Company did not withhold in legal adventurism, dramatical- contractor. In overruling FedEx on before FedEx. In fi nding the absence of control, taxes or make any other payroll ly diminishing the importance January 25, 2019, the NLRB found This case is especially good the NLRB specifi cally noted the deductions from the driver’s con- of entrepreneurial opportunity, that the NLRB in FedEx had over- news for the newspaper industry. presence of an indemnifi cation tract compensation. making it easier to fi nd employee reached. The Board held that the The Board in the new Super Shut- clause in the written contract. It In looking at the duration of status. This writer opined at the FedEx majority limited the impor- tle case specifi cally referenced its noted that the presence of such the relationship, the NLRB noted time that the FedEx Decision was tance of entrepreneur opportunity Decision in St. Joseph News-Press, a cause lessens the Company’s that the driver signed a one-year inconsistent with U.S. Supreme by creating a new factor and then a 2005 Decision. In that Deci- motivation to control a driver since Agreement, a specifi c term. How- Court precedent and the inten- making entrepreneurial oppor- sion, the NLRB found that Home the Company is not liable for the ever, the Board did note that most tion of Congress after its 1947 tunity merely one aspect of that Delivery Carriers, Single Copy driver’s negligent or intentionally drivers renew their Agreements amendments to the National Labor factor. The FedEx Board had found Carriers, and Bundle Haulers were harmful acts. yearly. Under that circumstance, Relations Act. that “entrepreneurial opportunity all independent contractors. In this With respect to the vehicle, the the NLRB said this was a neutral The new Super Shuttle Decision represents merely one aspect of a new case, the NLRB stated: NLRB noted that the vehicle is a factor. decided just that. NLRB Chairman relevant factor that asks whether “In St. Joseph News-Press, the signifi cant investment of the inde- This is a very signifi cant Deci- Ring and Members Kaplan and the evidence tends to show that Board found that the conditions pendent contractor. Additionally, sion, reinstating the vitality of the Emanuel (all Trump appointees the putative contractor is, in fact, ‘enabled carriers to take economic the drivers pay for their own gas, St. Joseph News-Press case for the with management backgrounds) rendering services as part of an risk and reap a corresponding road tolls, repairs and any other newspaper industry. voted for independent contractor independent business.” opportunity to profi t from working costs associated with operating the Editor’s Note: Michael Zinser status. Member McFerran (Obama To state the matter more simply, smarter, not just harder’ where vehicles. was the Lead Counsel for St. Joseph appointee with union background) the NLRB in FedEx was not going the carriers can hire full-time The NLRB placed strong empha- News-Press in its 2005 independent dissented. to recognize that a contractor substitutes, over whom they have sis on the intention of the parties. contractor victory. The National Labor Relations had entrepreneurial opportunity complete control, hold contracts The NLRB noted that the Written Act, Supreme Court Precedent, and unless that contractor was actually on multiple routes, deliver other Agreement provided, in bold, L. Michael Zinser is president the intent of Congress is that the performing services for more than products (including for compet- capital letters: FRANCHISEE IS of The Zinser Law Firm, P.C., in common law agency test should one entity. That is inconsistent itors) while making deliveries NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF EITHER Nashville, Tenn. He can be reached apply in determining whether one with the common law, the 1947 for the employer and solicit new SUPER SHUTTLE OR THE CITY at 615.255.9700 and zinser@zinser- is an employee or an independent amendments to the National Labor customers.” LICENSEE . . . IT IS ACKNOWL- law.com.

NEWS from Page 5 Copyrights may now be batches. Community papers had licenses for content, because they (WI) Pioneer, expressed his appre- to create an entry for each fi ling. can track down content owners ciation to the Library of Congress Contacts are Christopher Spyr- registered any time Now, the portal for registration through the registration database. and the Copyright Offi ce. idon, President and CEO The United States Copyright allows weeklies to register as well. As of Feb. 18, the publication date “Every little hurdle that gets in the www.visitmusiccity.com Offi ce has removed a barrier for But a three-month window for deadline for fi ling each batch of way of our protecting our publica- In their application letter, the community newspapers seeking fi ling meant copyright owners had issues was dropped. The Copyright tions can become a big one for news- Convention and Visitors Corpora- copyright protection: it has elimi- to be on their toes. Offi ce now says, “Any group of paper executives who are always tion wrote, “We are proud of the nated a three-month window for Registration is not necessary newspaper issues may be registered pressed for time and pulled in a role newspapers play in Tennes- registering copyrights on groups of to indicate that content belongs together at any time, as long as the thousand directions. Often we intend see and all that they do to better newspapers. Group copyright regis- to a newspaper. Under modern remaining eligibility requirements to take these important administra- inform our communities, engage trations can be sought any time. copyright laws, content is protected have been met. The Copyright Of- tive steps on behalf of our newspa- citizens and perform the vital work In 2018, the Copyright Offi ce on its creation. But to sue someone fi ce will no longer refuse to register pers, but the opportunity gets past of a free press.” rolled out a new platform to help for an infringement, registration is group newspaper claims based on us. Now, the registration opportunity TPA often works with the Nash- community newspapers register necessary. Registration also helps the date that the claim is received.” is not lost forever,” Johnson said. ville CVC to gather proposals for their copyrights. Previously, only newspapers earn possible revenues NNA President Andrew Johnson, NNA, Pensacola, Fla. convention sites. daily newspapers could register in from those seeking publication publisher of the Dodge County Feb. 14, 2019

WAGNER from Page 6 stats, that their son had struck out 6. Community newspapers need long into the future. But only in Peter W. Wagner is founder and three times. “The hometown paper to relearn the skillset of selling those cases when the publisher is publisher of the award winning community papers published 50 didn’t include his name in their the value of their publication once willing to change how he or she N’West Iowa REVIEW and 13 addi- to 60 years ago. Those hometown story,” the mother commented. again. Too many publications are responds to the needs and desires tional publications. This free month- papers were the Facebook of their 5. Although most of even the letting business slip through their of their readers and advertisers, ly GET REAL newsletter is written time, publishing quick notes about largest newspapers admit it is fi ngers because they don’t correct provides greater customer services exclusively for State and National “who had dinner at who’s house” impossible to make much money the misleading information being and fact-centered education and Press Associations and distributed and “who was entertaining whom on their digital side, local papers shared by the sellers of internet realizes that “nothing comes from by them to their members. To get for the week.” Names sell subscrip- need to offer combination print advertising, cable TV, direct mail doing nothing.” The future is bright, Wagner’s free PAPER DOLLARS tions and build readership. I once and digital opportunities and be and the other “wonders” of today’s but those of us that believe in it are email newsletter for publishers, edi- had a family subscribe to The RE- the community leader in website competitive world. I am confi dent going to have to dig in and “tell our tors and sales managers email him VIEW because we reported, in our and Facebook news delivery. good community papers will exist story” about how great we still are. at [email protected]. Page 10 • The Tennessee Press • March 2019 Meet Ben Kass, our new advertising assistant at TPS This series on each of our TPS I think newspapers are an import- date or the city name on the front advertising department employees ant part of having an informed page of the newspaper. has been meant to give you insight SALES populace, especially local newspa- Q: What is the craziest thing into who is on the team and to give SUCCESS pers that report on community is- you have ever done . . . at least you an opportunity to learn more sues that larger news sources pass that you will tell us about? about each person and what they on. I’m happy to help contribute to A: Gone boat-fi shing in a do. Ben Kass, Tennessee Press Ser- the health of Tennessee newspa- tropical storm. To be fair, though, vice’s advertising assistant, rounds SHELLEY DAVIS pers with Tennessee Press! this was with the Boy Scouts and out the series. Q: Tell us a little about your wasn’t my decision. Ben joined Tennessee Press as background. Q: What is the most interesting a temp in August 2018, and he did with the newspaper, to make A: I have a bachelor’s in science thing you’ve read recently about such a great job that we brought sure that it wasn’t accidentally in mathematics and English from media/advertising? him on board offi cially January 1, scheduled for another day. After the University of Notre Dame. Be- A: There seems to be a grow- 2019. Ben is a little bit of the secret that, or if the ad didn’t run at all, fore this, I’d done advertising work ing concern about the validity of sauce of what we do and why we’ll go back to the customer, let in scientifi c communications. Facebook’s advertising analytics, (especially so many government them know what happened, and Q: We all have a passion outside alongside a lot of the metrics used offi ces) love to do business with us. discuss whether rescheduling the of our day jobs, tell us about yours. to gauge ad impressions online. Following is an opportunity to ad works within the time frame of A: I love reading and writing. File photo This is happening with video me- get to know Ben a little better and their campaign. I bring a book to work every day Ben Kass joined TPS full-time in dia as well—twitch.tv, which hosts understand what he does for our Q: You also audit for our so I can continue reading over my January. video of gaming content, has been customers and members. network program. Tell us a little lunch break—right now I’ve got caught embedding autoplay videos Q: Most of our members don’t about this program. John McPhee’s Draft No. 4, which on wikisites to infl ate traffi c. realize that we actually audit A: The networks program is a is a fascinating look at the process around the eighth grade, and then Q: If you were given a full-page every paper across the state every great way for advertisers to put of writing creative nonfi ction and in high school I discovered and ad in every newspaper in the state day. Tell us a little more about this their ad in a lot of newspapers all his history at The New Yorker. fell in love with the classical gui- in which to put your own mes- and why it is important. at once in one of our three regions Highly recommend. tar. Genre-wise I’m mostly playing sage, what would it be? A: I go through either a physical (East, Middle, and West). We have Q: We see you lugging a huge classical, tango, Spanish music, A: The ad would be large white or electronic copy of the newspa- separate programs for placing clas- guitar around sometimes. You etc., but back in college I was in a letters over a black background per for every ad we print. In more sifi ed and ROP ads. The trade-off is play, obviously . . . tell us about mariachi band for a while. with a grey picture of a pillowcase, than a few cases, I’ve been the that newspapers are allowed to de- the kind of music you play. Q: Tell us about one of your and would say, “Sleep. You need it, fi rst to notice an issue with either cide not to run the ad. I audit to see A: I play classical guitar! I fi rst publishing or news pet peeves! and you’re not getting enough.” wrong ads printing, a missed which have or have not, in order started playing acoustic guitar A: When I can’t easily fi nd the print, or something else. Because to ensure that a high-enough per- I’m checking this daily, we have centage of our participating papers the time to work with the news- are running the ads each week. We CAMPBELL from Page 8 NEWS on the front pages as possi- I have met and interviewed U.S. paper and the client quickly and then report that to the clients. ble, because in Small Town, USA, presidents, movie stars and some effi ciently for a resolution. Now, let’s take a few minutes who were later buried here. a smiling kid waving at Santa in the most celebrated recording art- Q: What happens if an ad does to tell our members a little more Social media may be, in some a Christmas parade, or a public ists and sports fi gures of all time. not get published by a member on about you! people’s minds, the greatest thing servant getting a pat on the back But when all is said and done, I a scheduled day? Q: What interested you about since cheeseburgers, but Face- for some good deed or a job well am most thankful for, and most A: First, we always follow up Tennessee Press and what we do? book, Twitter, Instagram, or the done, is more important in our proud of, the stories and photos I A: I’ve volunteered at the Oak myriad of website ‘news’ sources world than if the president himself was able to produce about the LO- Ridge Public Library the past few out there today can never compare came to town. CAL FOLKS in small towns along years, helping the reference librar- Free webinars to nor ever take the place of an I have laughed with, cried with, the way, folks who, to this day, ian to repair old newspapers and honest-to-pete NEWSPAPER. look up our city’s history in them. and prayed with many, many peo- still mean more to me than they in 2019 for Here, we don’t deal in gossip ple whom I have interviewed and will ever know, most especially from nameless sources, and we known in my career, and along our amazing VETERANS and TPA members don’t print stories that we cannot the way, been wrongly accused of, FIRST RESPONDERS! substantiate through an offi cial threatened and cursed at by a few It’s THEIR STORIES . . . YOUR Save the Date! source, such as a bona fi de law who really didn’t know, or stop to STORIES . . . that, God willing, I March 28: enforcement agency or otherwise. think, that the reason a story was will be able to continue to tell for a TPA Do we sometimes have to print published, or not published, as long time to come. Money Beyond negative news? Well, of course we the case may be, wasn’t personal, And, FYI, the word “retire” is Advertising/ do! A wise publisher once told me or by those who were just PO’ed not even in the foreseeable future that a good newspaper that serves because they got caught in a bold- for me, so, for better or worse, y’all Money its community with passion and face lie, cover up, or with their are stuck with me! Circulation integrity would likewise have the hands in the public’s cookie jar. To close, just let me say a heart- 305 archived webinars intestinal fortitude to be an honest But that’s OK, because after felt THANK YOU to everyone who Conference mirror of that community and its 40 years in this crazy business, I has been a part of this awesome are available people, printing the news, factu- wouldn’t change a single thing be- 40-year ride. Visit www.OnlineMediaCa- Friday, July 19 ally and unbiased, both good and cause it has made be a better per- Live long and prosper! mpus.com to register for bad, and to let the people make up son and has given me unparalleled their own minds. insights and behind-the-scenes Tommy Campbell is editor and webinars. Contact rgentile@ Chattanooga But over the years, at every glimpses into the communities publisher of the Rogersville Review. tnpress.com for the coupon paper I have ever worked, I have where I have lived unlike any This column was originally pub- tried to print as much GOOD other job I could ever imagine. lished in the Review Feb. 15, 2019. March 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 11 Attack a journalist, you’ll do time, federal bill says

JASON SHEPARD Gazette because of a longstand- and 61 were missing, according to man from Los Angeles, Robert D. include certain federal offi cers California Publisher ing obsession he had against the the Committee to Protect Jour- Chain, didn’t like the campaign. or employees and their families, Fall 2018 newspaper over a story about his nalists. Among them are Jamal “You’re the enemy of the people, foreign offi cials and guests, and arrest for harassing a woman in Khashoggi, the Saudi journalist and we’re going to kill every . . others performing certain offi cial Editor’s note: This article 2011, prosecutors allege. and Washington Post columnist, . one of you,” Chain said in one duties. originally appeared in California who was allegedly killed by Saudi of more than a dozen calls to the The bill underscores how attacks Publisher and is reprinted here offi cials in October. newsroom, according to federal on journalists are not just attacks with permission. In the U.S., violent While the congressional bill’s prosecutors. on individuals but also attacks on When California Rep. Eric attacks against chances of passage seem dim, re- Authorities traced the calls to important national institutions Swalwell introduced the “Jour- journalists are not cent events show why it’s needed. Chain’s home phone and wife’s and values. For that reason, the bill nalist Protection Act” in early In the U.S., threats against cellphone. An FBI SWAT team would send an important message 2018, making it a federal crime unprecedented journalists may be one side effect seized 20 guns from Chain’s home about the role journalists and press to assault journalists, critics said Journalism historian John of President Donald J. Trump’s during a raid in which he was freedom play in supporting Ameri- the bill was political pandering Nerone studied such incidents for unprecedented criticism of press arrested, the Globe reported. can democracy. and unnecessary because violence his 1994 book, “Violence Against freedom and the institution of Federal prosecutors charged “President Donald Trump’s con- against journalists in the United the Press.” Nerone argued that vio- Chain with seven counts of mak- States is not a major problem. lence against the press has spiked journalism. duct invites violence against jour- ing threatening communications “It is also irresponsible to sug- when norms and controls break Trump has called the press the nalists,” Rep. Swalwell said in a through interstate commerce. gest either that America is a dan- down in public discourse. “enemy of the people.” At a par- statement when he introduced the In other cases, journalists have gerous place for journalists, or that History may show we are living ticularly vitriolic rally in Arizona bill, H.R. 4935. “It’s not just about been attacked by self-identifi ed (President) Trump is to blame for in one of those periods. last year, Trump said the Ameri- labeling reports of his constant Trump supporters. In March this danger,” Amy Swearer, a vis- Last year, more than 20 press can press “is taking away our his- falsehoods as #FakeNews – it’s his 2017, an intern reporter and two iting legal fellow at The Heritage organizations partnered to launch tory and our heritage,” saying of casting of media personalities and photographers from OC Weekly in Foundation, wrote in the Orange the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a journalists: “They’re bad people. outlets as anti-American targets, Southern California were phys- County Register in March 2018. nonpartisan website dedicated to And I really think they don’t like and encouraging people to engage ically assaulted at a pro-Trump Even journalism scholars ques- documenting press freedom abus- our country.” in violence.” Make America Great Again rally tioned the need. es. The site is run by the Freedom “Trump doesn’t just criticize A companion bill was intro- in Huntington Beach. Taylor Lo- “Although it has some symbolic of the Press Foundation and the media more than he criticizes duced in the Senate in May, S.B. renz, a reporter for The Hill, was and practical value, the bill strikes Committee to Protect Journalists. neo-Nazis – he criticizes them 2967. punched by a protester after the me as mostly redundant, and it In the fi rst nine months of 2018, more than radical Islamic terror- “A free, and independent press deadly car attack in Charlottes- comes at the expense of expanded the site documented 39 physical ists,” Republican pollster Frank – a strong Fourth Estate – is ville, Va. And in May 2017, Repub- federal power,” wrote Jonathan attacks, 15 journalist subpoenas, Luntz said following that rally. essential to the American people Peters, a media law professor at fi ve journalist arrests, and fi ve CNN’s Brian Stelter said that lican U.S. House candidate (now and our democracy, ensuring an the University of Georgia and journalists killed. Last year, the site “several members of the media congressman) Greg Gianforte informed public and holding those free press correspondent for the documented 44 physical attacks said the president’s anti-press rhet- body-slammed a reporter from the in power accountable,” New Jersey Columbia Journalism Review. against journalists, 15 instances of oric was downright dangerous, Guardian. Sen. Bob Menendez, one of the A journalist’s privilege bill police search and seizures, and 34 because it could lead individuals bill’s sponsors, said in a statement. protecting confi dential sources is a arrests of journalists. to try to harm journalists.” Act would make assaults “We cannot condone any physical more important legislative priority, While the Capital Gazette of journalists a federal attacks on journalists or members Peters argued. shooting wasn’t motivated by Newsrooms taking off ense of the media.” But things changed after a man political ideology, the incident threats in earnest with a grudge against journalists drew parallels to the 2015 mass The Journalist Protection Act Jason M. Shepard, Ph.D., is chair opened fi re in the Capital Gazette shooting in the Paris newsroom of Especially after the Capital would amend the U.S. code to of the Department of Communica- newsroom in Annapolis, Md., on Charlie Hebdo. Shooters killed 12 Gazette shootings, newsrooms are make assaults against journalists tions at California State University, June 28, 2018, killing Gerald Fis- people and wounded 11 to avenge taking threats seriously. a federal crime. Fullerton. His primary research chman, 61; Rob Hiassen, 59; John the magazine’s commentary and For example, in August, the While most criminal physical expertise is in media law, and he McNamara, 56; Rebecca Smith, 34; cartoons about Islam. Boston Globe spurred 400 newspa- assaults are prosecuted as local teaches courses in journalism, and and Wendi Winters, 65. Worldwide, 44 journalists had pers across the country to publish and state matters, Congress has media law, history and ethics. Con- The shooter, Jarrod Ramos, been killed so far in 2018 (as of editorials defending press freedom made assault against certain tact him at [email protected] targeted employees of the Capital this article’s late-fall publication), and journalism. A 68-year-old individuals a federal crime. These or Twitter at @jasonmshepard.

DAUGHTER from Page 12 Tara said she also chose to put fortunate. Growing up we didn’t knew deep down one of us three And she wants others to under- her life on hold until everyone have much, and most Christmas girls had to be the ring leader and stand, “There is help available, er’ to her two younger sisters, else was taken care of, especially mornings there wasn’t anything take care of things when she was and life can take a turn for the Tamera and Tahliah. on the holidays. “Christmas was for me under the tree or anything gone.” better.” “Losing her at a young adult always about my sisters, and mak- I asked for.” And most important to Tara is She admits, “It took me a while age, I was eighteen, taught me a ing them happy,” said Tara. She is thankful to have discov- knowing that life goes on. “We to realize these lessons, but it’s lot fast. I learned to be responsible She also remembered what ered early “Nothing in life is easy, all grew up into functional adults made me who I am today. I’m for everything all at once, even my her mother had taught her. “My but I learned to never let myself with educations and good jobs, strong and I’m happy.” mom’s mishaps, such as her debt. I mom taught me a lot - a lot of fall into poverty and just work and now families to raise of our If you are in crisis, call the Na- took care of my sisters along with simple things, like never take life hard.” own.” tional Suicide Prevention Lifeline the help of others in our commu- for granted. You’re here one day, Tara added, “I know my mother During the holidays, Tara at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or con- nity. I’m grateful we didn’t live in and the next you could be gone. loved me in her own way. She chooses to remember all the good tact the Crisis Text Line by texting a big town where we didn’t know She also taught me to give back, was the tough-love kind of mother times she and her sisters spent TALK to 741741. The lines are anyone.” give back to the needy, the less towards me, but I realize why. She with her mother and stepfather. open 24 hours a day, every day. Page 12 • The Tennessee Press • March 2019

TPA MEMBER COVERAGE SHOWCASE I: The Daily Times, Maryville (Submitted photo courtesy of Summoner’s Circle) Maryville heavy metal band films music video at ‘Castle’ KELVIN RAY BOYD we knew this was defi nitely the have had a band shoot a video. I For The Daily Times, Maryville place for the video.” am thrilled about it because what February 4, 2019 The structure is more than 20 they did here was impressive and Donning druid robes and feet high and about 200 feet long. entertaining.” wearing makeup, the heavy metal Somehow, the music video makes Banks didn’t ask for any sort of band Summoner’s Circle might the Fortress stand out even more. compensation to fi lm there. have appeared to originate from “The way the lighting was “Junior Banks is such a nice a place of fi re and brimstone angled at night and where we were guy,” Gog said. “He welcomed us when they visited the Fortress of positioned, the stills we have seen with open arms and did everything Faith in January. However, the make the place seem much bigger he could to help us. We left a dona- band hails from Maryville and than what it really is,” Gog said. tion to aid him with construction did something that has not been “The Fortress looks like this Gothic costs, and also donated fi re braziers done before — fi lm a music video castle that is nestled away some- and lumber from the set.” at the castle on Lee Shirley Road where in the Carpathian Moun- Summoner’s Circle recently near Greenback. tains. It truly is awe inspiring.” signed with Pavement Entertain- “It was a great experience,” said Shooting the video proved to be Summoner’s Circle vocalist Blind sings Jan. 25 in front of the Fortress of ment, which will re-release their the lead guitarist, stage name Gog. a trial by ice as the band endured Faith in Greenback. last album, Tome, under a differ- “We shot the video for the song freezing temperatures. ent title (“Become None”), with a ‘Chaos Vector’ on Jan. 25. It was a “The cold is good for one thing area,” Gog said. “When he makes some clips to the band, and we are bonus track and new artwork. The long day and a very long night. We — you can see the breath of the it to the states, Thomas makes all very excited. Can’t wait to edit album will be distributed world- had a lot of fun and got some great singer,” said music video director the most of his time and shoots as and release this video.” wide by Sony RED MUSIC. footage.” Thomas Murtveit, who lives in many bands as he can before he Junior Banks owns the castle “Things are starting to go well The rest of Summoner’s Circle Norway. “In every other way it has to go back home. We clicked and has been building it nonstop for us,” Gog said. “The band will is composed of lead vocalist Blind, was just a pain to deal with. The with him well. Thomas understood since 1993. go on a 13-date spring tour with guitarist Absalon, bassist and back- smoke machine froze and stopped what we were looking for and what “God wanted me to build the Children of Bodom, with shows in up vocalist Y’takt, keyboardist Hex working. My assistant was freez- we wanted aesthetically.” Fortress for (divine) reasons,” Canada and the Eastern Seaboard. and drummer Frix2. ing the whole time. The band did The fi lming went well past the Banks said. “The construction is Right now we are working on fi ve It was love at fi rst sight when fi ne once they started moving and witching hour, but Murtveit said it His will. We have thousands of vis- tunes, but nothing has been re- members of the band fi rst ventured was (among) the fi re braziers and was worth it. itors throughout the year, and some corded yet except for Chaos Vector. to the Fortress, Gog said lighting. At least it didn’t rain or “I’m really happy about the of them come from other countries. The music video should be up by “Some of us went to the castle snow.” result,” the director said. “The band I want everyone to be welcome. I October or November, and the new last summer,” he said. “Just by “Thomas has made several vid- performed well as always. The fi res have had paranormal investigators album will be out sometime after looking at the exterior and interior, eos with bands from the Knoxville and location looked epic. I showed before, but this is the fi rst time I that.”

TPA MEMBER COVERAGE SHOWCASE II: The Fairview Observer (Submitted photo) Daughter speaks out on 20-year anniversary of murder-suicide NANCY STEPHENS “It’s been 20 years, and those Tara has a more personal mes- forgave him the day all this hap- The Fairview Observer that knew me then know it. But sage for those who inadvertently pened. There is no reason in life December 25, 2018 being that it’s been 20 years, I felt become the surviving victims of to hate a person who was hurting While most of us (were) busy the need to share. There’s been a suicide. She said, “Even through himself,” said Tara. celebrating happy holidays (at lot of life lived in this 20 years . . trauma and death/suicide, people With the death of her mom, Christmastime), the holidays can . good and bad points. But that’s can heal and succeed and live on Tara took on a new role as ‘moth- actually be a time of great sadness. life,” said Tara. in legacy of those who died. Sui- When memories of loved ones we She believes it’s important to cide awareness is important, but See DAUGHTER Page 11 have lost surface, the holidays can be aware of mental health issues recovery awareness is as well.” seem unbearable. They can also and promote resources available to Having experienced many be anything but happy for those help those contemplating suicide. blessings in life since losing her Showcase Submissions suffering with mental health Being aware of the mental state mother, combined with a few TPA members can submit a sto- issues. of those around you is important, bumpy moments, she said there is ry they have published whether With so many tragic deaths oc- because Tara said the signs are not still a lot of life to live. it be news, sports, business or a curring around the holidays, Fair- always easy to see. “My sisters are I have a motto feature. Share your best work view resident Tara Bowman-Kelley “I work in a fi eld where suicide Tamera, Tara and Tahliah - the Cronk ‘Cronk Strong.’ We have quoted for other TPA publishers, editors wanted to share a few holiday prevention is daily. I see so many sisters survived the 1998 murder it at practically every funeral we and reporters to see. Each sub- messages about suicide awareness suffering from anxiety and depres- of their mother and suicide of their have had to attend, which has mitted story should include at and survival. sion, and sometimes just being a stepfather, and are thriving in life. been many,” Tara said, adding least one photo and cutline as December 14, 2018 marked the kind ear to listen is the best thing, “The sisters of three will always well as an editor’s introduction pression and suicide were talked 20-year anniversary of the murder and being non-judgmental. Not be.” explaining how the story was of Tara’s mother. Her mother’s every suicidal person is text book about more often in the years be- Another lesson she learned reported. Send submissions to death was at the hands of her step- with signs, sadly.” fore she tragically lost her mother through her own experience is [email protected]. father, who also took his own life. She wishes mental health, de- and stepfather. forgiveness. “Yes, forgiveness. I WINTER CONVENTION

FEB. 6-7 2019 Page 2 • 2019 Winter Convention • March 2019

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING

All meeting photos by Mike Towle, Tennessee Press Association

Tennessee Press Association lobbyist Megan Lane (left), of Lane Government Relations, Nashville, discusses Michael Fishman, of the Citizen Tribune, Morristown, listens intently government-related issues during the TPA Government Aff airs Committee meeting held Feb. 6 at the Dou- during the Government Aff airs Committee Meeting held Wednesday, bleTree Hotel, Nashville, during the fi rst day of the 2019 TPA Winter Convention. Lane is fl anked on her left by Feb. 6, to kick off the 2019 TPA Winter Convention in Nashville. Much of Matt King, Crux Strategies. the discussion centered on legislative bills aff ecting the media industry.

Above left (left to right): Chris Vass, Chattanooga Times Free Press; Daniel Richardson, Magic Valley Publishing; Jack McElroy, recently retired from Knoxville News Sentinel; Michael Williams, Paris Post-Intelligencer; and Michael Fishman, Citizen Tribune, Morristown. Above center: Carol Daniels, TPA executive director. Above right: Dave Gould, Main Street Media of Tennessee, Gallatin, and Deborah Fisher, Tennessee Coalition for Open Government, Nashville. Bottom left: TPA treasurer Darrell Richardson, The Oak Ridger, and Janet Rail, Indepen- dent Appeal, Selmer. Bottom right: Eric Barnes, The Daily News, Memphis. March 2019 • 2019 Winter Convention • Page 3

TPA BOARD MEETING/CONCURRENT BUSINESS SESSION

Tennessee Press Association expresses sincere appreciation to its members, associate members and others who provided sponsorship and assistance with the 2019 Winter Convention! Opening Reception Sponsors

TPA treasurer Darrell Richardson, The Oak Ridger, TPA President Doug Horne, Republic Newspapers, Memphis Daily News listens to discussion during the Feb. 6 TPA board Knoxville, conducted the Feb. 6 TPA board meeting as USA Today Network Tennessee meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel in Nashville. part of the 2019 TPA Winter Convention. Adams Publishing/The Greeneville Sun Chattanooga Times Free Press Clinton Courier News Crux Strategies Farragut Press Lakeway Publishers/Citizen Tribune Lane Government Relations Sponsors of Students Mr. & Mrs. Frank Daniels III Charitable Fund of Triangle Community Foundation Cannon Courier, Woodbury Cleveland Daily Banner The Daily News, Memphis Calvin Anderson, New Tri-State Defender, Memphis, TPA Director Sara Jane Locke, The Herald-News, Day- The Gazette, Trenton was an interested onlooker at the TPA board meeting. ton, follows along at the Feb. 6 TPA board meeting. Hamilton County Herald, Chattanooga Humboldt Chronicle The Knoxville Ledger The Mirror-Exchange, Milan The Mountain Press, Sevierville The Nashville Ledger The Paris Post-Intelligencer The Tri-City Reporter, Dyer Union City Daily Messenger USA Today Network Tennessee The West Tennessee News Break Sponsors Middle Tennessee State University Bottom left: Tom Hrach, University of Memphis. Bottom right: Don Nalls, fi nancial planner, Nalls Sherbakoff , Knoxville. Page 4 • 2019 Winter Convention • March 2019

TPA CONVENTION OPENING RECEPTION WITH TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS All reception photos by Tony Centonze/For Tennessee Press Association

Left to right: Calvin Anderson, New Tri-State Defender, Memphis; Deborah Fisher, Tennessee Bryan Sandmeier, The Daily Times, Maryville; George Coleman, The Lebanon Democrat; Carl Coalition for Open Government, Nashville; Mike Wirth, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Esposito, The Daily Times, Maryville; and Richard Rowlett, Rowlett Advertising, Goodlettsville. and David Arant, University of Memphis.

State Rep. David Hawk, Dist. 5, Greeneville, and Megan Lane, Lane Alison Gerber, Chattanooga Times Free Press, State Rep. Cameron Sexton, Dist. 25, Crossville, and House Majority Government Relations, Nashville. and State Rep. Mark Hall, Dist. 24, Cleveland. Whip William Lamberth, Dist. 44, Portland.

Annette and Joe Hurd, Savannah Publishing Co., enjoyed them- Janet Rail, Independent Appeal, Selmer, and Tennessee Press Association President Doug Horne (left), Republic selves at the 2019 Winter Convention opening reception, which Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee at the Winter Conven- Newspapers, Knoxville, and State Rep. Dave Wright, Dist. 19, Corryton, was held Feb. 6, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Nashville tion opening reception. enjoying the Winter Convention opening reception. March 2019 • 2019 Winter Convention • Page 5

TPA CONVENTION OPENING RECEPTION WITH TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS (CONT. FROM PAGE 4) All reception photos by Tony Centonze/For Tennessee Press Association

State Rep. Bill Sanderson, Dist. 77, Kenton; State Rep. Andy House Speaker Glen Casada, Dist. 63, Franklin, and State Sen. State Sen. Art Swann, Dist. 2, Alcoa, and State Rep. Dan H. Holt, Dist. 76, Dresden; and Aaron Rummage, legislative Mike Bell, Dist. 9, Riceville, pictured at the 2019 TPA Winter Howell, Dist. 22, Cleveland, were among dozens of General assistant, Nashville. Convention opening reception in Nashville. Assembly members who turned out for the reception.

Gregg Jones, Greeneville Sun, and Bruce Hartmann, Univer- Chris Smith, The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, and David Plazas, Caroline Bonner, executive assistant, TN House Republican sity of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville ,at the 2019 TPA The Tennessean, Nashville. Caucus, Nashville, and Calvin Anderson, New Tri-State De- Winter Convention opening reception. fender, Memphis.

Left to right: David Critchlow, Jr., Union City Daily Messenger; Scott Critchlow, Union City Daily Left to right: State Rep. Chris Todd, Dist. 73, Jackson; Deborah Fisher, Tennessee Coalition for Messenger; and David Fuzzell, Union City Daily Messenger. Open Government, Nashville; and State Rep. Esther Helton, Dist. 30, East Ridge. Page 6 • 2019 Winter Convention • March 2019

TPA CONVENTION OPENING RECEPTION WITH TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS (CONT. FROM PAGE 5)

All reception photos by Tony Centonze/For Tennessee Press Association

Carrie Cowart, bill clerk, TN Senate; Spenser Carder, Lipscomb Frank Daniels (left), FW Publishing, Nashville, and Eric State Rep. Curtis Halford, Dist. 79, Dyer, and Callie Smith University, Nashville; and Abby Huckaba, bill clerk, TN General Barnes, The Daily Times, Memphis. Assembly.

MORE TPA/TPAF BOARD MEETINGS PHOTOS / PHOTOS BY MIKE TOWLE, TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Maria De Varenne, The Tennessean, Nashville, was Top left: Victor Parkins, The Mirror-Exchange, Milan, delivers the TPA Daniel Williams, The Paris Post-Intelligencer, follows on hand for the TPA board meeting held Feb. 6 at the Foundation report to the TPA board. Top right: Dave Gould, Main Street along during the TPA board meeting held the after- Doubletree Hotel, Nashville. Media of Tennessee, Gallatin, delivers the TPS report the TPA board. noon of Feb. 6 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Nashville.

David Critchlow, Jr., Union City Daily Messenger, at the Ten- Pauline Sherrer, recently retired from the Crossville Chroni- R. Jack Fishman, Citizen Tribune, Morristown, and Jim Char- nessee Press Association Foundation board meeting held cle, and John Finney, recently retired from the Buff alo River let, Brentwood, check their notes during the TPA Founda- Feb. 6 as part of the 2019 TPA Winter Convention, Nashville. Review, Linden, were onhand for the TPAF board meeting. tion board meeting held Feb. 6 in Nashville. March 2019 • 2019 Winter Convention • Page 7 TPS’s profitability in 2018 was first time in black in six years Editor’s note: The following is the tive director, and her number-one for the fi rst time in six years, TPS report that Dave Gould, president focus was to implement a plan made a profi t. We made more than of the Tennessee Press Service (TPS) TPS to quickly reverse the fi nancial $50,000 last year. board, made to the Tennessee Press PRESIDENT’S fortunes of TPS. Thanks to the entire TPS staff, Association Board of Directors during TPS had lost almost $600,000 it feels like a new day. We all their Feb. 6 meeting in Nashville as REPORT the previous four years, and we know that one good year needs to part of the 2019 TPA Winter Conven- were not on a sustainable path. be followed by another and then tion. It was held at the DoubleTree DAVE GOULD We believed a year ago that another after that. But the fi rst step Nashville Downtown Hotel. Carol’s strong sales background was to right the ship and we now A year ago, when I spoke to as well as her ideas to improve the have some positive momentum as the TPA Board during our winter was feeling optimistic about our sales structure and culture of the with you more than just optimistic we look ahead to 2019. meeting, I shared the news that future. Six months earlier, we had organization would bear fruit. feelings; I can share real numbers. the Tennessee Press Service board hired Carol Daniels as our execu- Now, a year later, I can share Our fi scal year ended Nov. 30, and

TPA membership giving campaign well underway, with more than $20,000 expected Editor’s note: The following is the us meet our mission. display at the Hall of Fame on the report that Victor Parkins, president We did kick off a very modest UT campus in Knoxville has been of the Tennessee Press Association TPAF giving campaign last year that has completed—and we’ve also got Foundation (TPAF) board, made RESIDENT S generated more than $2,500 so far, some ideas to mull over about how to the Tennessee Press Association P ’ and I know if you haven’t given yet, to improve those functions as well. Board of Directors during their Feb. REPORT you will soon. We’re asking each We are excited about the possi- 6 meeting in Nashville as part of daily paper to give $500 and each bilities of inducting more, deserv- the 2019 TPA Winter Convention. VICTOR PARKINS non-daily to donate $150. I don’t of Fame, which is (a joint project ing journalists into our Hall of It was held at the DoubleTree Nash- think that’s too much to ask, and of TPAF and the University of Fame, and that process is under- ville Downtown Hotel. if we all make this small contribu- Tennessee College of Communi- way as well. I thank Mike Fishman Thanks for having the confi - the Foundation and I’m open to tion, this alone will raise well more cation & Information) has been for heading up that good work dence in me to serve as your pres- your suggestions on how we can than $20,000 for our Foundation. active. The maintenance work about how our monies from the ident. I’ll do the best that I can for raise money and invest it to help The Tennessee Newspaper Hall for the website and interactive Foundation have been invested.

MEDIA PANEL DISCUSSIONS, THURSDAY, FEB. 7 (PHOTOS BY TONY CENTONZE EXCEPT AS NOTED)

Panelists for “How to Get that First Job” (l. to r.): Kara Hartnett, Nashville Scene/Nashville Post; Elliott Wenzler, Main Street Media of Tennessee, Gallatin; Duane Gang, The Tennessean, Hayden Goodridge, MTSU, Karina Galvan, Austin Peay Kimberly Rodriguez, Univer- Tariq Yunis, Austin Peay Nashville; and Alison Gerber, Chattanooga Times Free Press. Murfreesboro. State University, Clarksville. sity of Memphis. State University, Clarksville.

Photo by Tony Centonze Photo by Mike Towle, TPA Photo by Mike Towle Photo by Mike Towle Dr. Robert Nanney, University of Tennessee Dr. Karanja Ajanaku, New Tri-State Defend- Otis Sanford, University of Memphis, moderat- Jennifer Duck, CNN, makes a point during the at Martin. er, Memphis, takes some photos. ed the panel discussion for “Media Under Fire.” panel discussion for “Media Under Fire.” Page 8 • 2019 Winter Convention • March 2019

TPA LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR BILL LEE (PHOTOS BY TONY CENTONZE/FOR TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION)

Gov. Bill Lee was the keynote speaker for the Feb. 7 TPA Winter Convention luncheon held at the DoubleTree Nashville Downtown Hotel. Dozens of college students active in journalism were at the lunch and posed with the governor following the luncheon.

Tomi McCutchen, University of Cathy Sgambati, Middle Tennessee Maddux Reid, Trevecca Nazarene Miriam Kirk, Trevecca Nazarene Dylan Young, Carson-Newman Tennessee at Martin, listens to one State University, Murfreesboro, was University, Nashville, was among doz- University, Nashville, listens to one of University, Jeff erson City, listening of the luncheon’s speakers. part of a large MTSU contingent. ens of journalism students present. the speakers. to the luncheon’s speakers.

Dale Gentry, The Standard Banner, Jeff er- Dr. Alisa White, president of Austin Peay State Tiff any Carpenter, associate vice president for Dr. Jerry Faulkner, president of Volunteer State son City, gives the invocation to open the University, Clarksville, was among the school communications and marketing, University Community College, Gallatin, is one of the 2019 TPA Winter Convention luncheon. leaders who spoke at the luncheon. of Tennessee state’s true champions of a two-year degree.