Volume 84 September 2020 No. 3 TPA president Richardson gets leg up on new role INSIDE SHIRLEY NANNEY tion, which had been rescheduled Richardson: State tour of Carroll County News-Leader, for September, was ultimately can- Huntingdon celled, replaced by virtual events. TPA members on tap August 14, 2020 “Sometimes change is inevita- Page 2 Carroll County News-Leader ble and you just have to adjust Publisher Daniel Richardson wears and change with it,” Richardson Wagner: Our futures many hats. He’s just added to that said, which is how he has recently reside in small towns list the title of Tennessee Press described the current state of the Association (TPA) president for newspaper business. Page 3 the 2020-2021 fi scal year. At age As soon as the gavel was passed, Ad-Libs: 10 ways to mess 31, he’s the TPA’s second-youngest Richardson was off and running up online presentations president since at least 1970, the (and I do mean running) to some youngest in that time being Dale of his other many duties. Besides Page 4 Gentry, publisher of The Standard being a publisher, he is chairman Banner, Jefferson City, who was 28 of Associated Publishers, Inc. board Showcase: Milan R&B when he started serving a one-year of directors, which is a corporation term as the association’s president consisting of six newspapers that songstress hits Nashville own a printing plant in Hunting- in 1983-84. don. Page 6 Because the COVID-19 pandemic He has also recently taken on forced postponement of the 2020 News & Moves the added responsibilities of group TPA Summer Convention, which publisher for seven of Magic Page 8 had been originally scheduled for Valley Publishing’s 14 newspapers June in Pigeon Forge, alternate owned by his parents, Dennis Newsroom advice for plans had to be made for Richard- and Lisa Richardson. Besides the son’s ceremonial induction. His appealing to Gen Z’ers News Leader, the newspapers now taking offi ce eventually was con- Page 9 under Richardson’s supervision are ducted during a virtual TPA board Photo by Shirley Nanney, Carroll County News-Leader, Huntingdon the Camden Chronicle, Waverly Former TFP copy chief meeting conducted July 17 that was Daniel Richarsdon, publisher, Carroll County News-Leader, Huntingdon, News-Democrat, Buffalo River also available for TPA membership ruminates on 50 years quite possibly became the fi rst TPA president ever to take offi ce wearing Review (Linden), Wayne County viewing. As he sat behind his desk shorts to the offi cial ceremony held virtually via Zoom on July 17, for News (Waynesboro), Crockett Page 10 at his Huntingdon newspaper offi ce which he could only be seen chest level and above. County Times (Alamo) and The dressed in white shirt, navy jacket, Shopper News Weekly. Obituaries tie and khaki shorts, (yes shorts), gavel from outgoing TPA President hands to make the virtual handoff He is active in church activities Page 11 Richardson became the offi cial Chris Vass of the Chattanooga ceremony more visually realistic, and serves as a deacon at the Cam- new president when he virtually Times Free Press (Vass and Rich- even if a bit humorous. “received” the president’s symbolic ardson both had gavels in their The in-person 2020 TPA Conven- See RICHARDSON Page 12 Virtual awards Judge aff irms ruling in Knox County sheriff case announcements set Knox County Chancellor John versity of Tennessee sociology for late September Weaver in early July declined a TCOG professor related to immigration The Tennessee State Press Con- motion by the Knox County Sheriff enforcement. tests Awards will be announced to alter his order in a recent public BLOG In addition to awarding attorney via a Zoom call on Thursday, records case, even as new infor- fees to Meghan Conley, the judge Sept. 24 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. mation emerged that even more re- put the sheriff’s offi ce under a court The TPA Ideas Contest Awards quested records had been withheld. order to make changes in the way will be announced via Zoom call The sheriff had argued that parts DEBORAH FISHER it handles public records requests on Friday, Sept. 25 at 2:00 p.m. of the order were too onerous, such and records. EDT. Details will be mailed and as making arrest reports freely Conley v. Knox County Sheriff Tom A hearing was held last week emailed to winning newspapers available for public inspection and Spangler that the Knox County to consider the sheriff’s motion to in early September as well as having to respond to requests that Sheriff’s Offi ce violated the public alter the order. posted online. Contact Robyn might be generally phrased. records law in denying access to Gentile for information at Weaver in April had ruled in public records sought by a Uni- See FISHER Page 5 [email protected]. Page 2 • The Tennessee Press • September 2020 A warm welcome much appreciated My welcome into the TPA presi- legislative lobbying, conference dency was as unusual as the times YOUR calls, and other activities are (USPS 616-460) in which we now live. affected by the strengths of the Published monthly by the On Thursday, August 6, I was PRESIDING members’ relationships to one surprised with a reception of EPORTER another and to the organization. TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION, INC. family and friends at my offi ce in R One way I hope to move the 412 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 403 Huntingdon, complete with pizza DANIEL RICHARDSON needle in growing relationships Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 and cake. A giant banner hung on between newspapers across the Telephone (865) 584-5761/Fax (865) 558-8687/www.tnpress.com the wall with the TPA logo and state is to tour the state and visit “Congratulations President Rich- I am sincerely grateful to those each newspaper. This is some- Subscriptions: $12 annually ardson.” Then, at 2 p.m., local dig- who took the time to spend a few thing I’ve long wanted to do but Periodicals Postage Paid At Knoxville, TN nitaries arrived, while Huntingdon minutes on the call. believed an impossibility with Mayor Dale Kelley presented me For those not on the call, I men- the raging pandemic the country POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Tennessee Press, with a certifi cate of commendation tioned that my primary goal this and state now face. Because of 412 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 403, Knoxville, TN 37923 from the Town of Huntingdon. We year is to bring TPA newspapers the pandemic, I will wait to begin sat six feet apart and enjoyed the closer together. Just like any orga- visits until at least October. Masks The Tennessee Press is printed by The Standard Banner in Jeff erson City, Tenn. conversation (and the cake). nization, there are those who par- will be worn, elbows bumped, all We capped the day with a “social ticipate more than others; it usually the normal precautions. I will of Carol Daniels ...... Editor hour” on Zoom, which Carol comes down to relationships. course ask permission from the Mike Towle ...... Managing Editor Daniels facilitated beautifully. The It is human nature to want to be publisher or local manager before Robyn Gentile ...... Production Coordinator Zoom call was the only part of the around and involved with people I visit and will bypass any of those day I had known about, and had that we have strong relationships who do not feel comfortable with therefore been nervous about. I with. If there is no relationship, an in-person visit. If all else fails, The Tennessee Press received many words of wisdom then the friction that stops par- we will do a virtual tour. is printed on recycled paper from TPA past presidents and ticipation (busy schedule, budget By mid-September, I plan to and is recyclable. members and old friends. The time cuts, other things that come up) have a route plan in place and will passed so quickly that I could not will offset the potential benefi t begin coordinating with local pub- TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION believe the hour had expired when (training, networking, etc.). But lishers. I look forward to meeting Daniel Richardson, Carroll County News Leader, Huntingdon ...... President we began to wrap up the call. once the relationships are built as many TPA members as possible Rick Th omason, Kingsport Times-News, Johnson City Press ...... Vice President I want to extend a warm “thank (which takes time) and main- between now and next July! Jack McNeely, Herald-Citizen, Cookeville ...... Vice President you” to all those who participated tained (more time), the friction is Have a great month! Joseph Hurd, Th e Courier, Savannah ...... Secretary or helped plan the day. It was way mitigated and the benefi ts of group Eric Barnes, Th e Daily News, Memphis ...... Treasurer more than I expected, especially participation more pronounced. Daniel Richardson, publisher of Chris Vass, Chattanooga Times Free Press ...... Immediate Past President during these wild times. I know This isn’t true just for in-person the Carroll County News Leader, Carol Daniels ...... Executive Director that time is precious and while ad gatherings and events, but holds Huntingdon, and group publisher revenue is down at most pub- true for all types of participation of the eastern division of Music DIRECTORS lications along with the rest of in an organization such as TPA. Valley Publishing, is president of Scott Critchlow, Union City Daily Messenger ...... District 1 the economy, the workload for Contest participation, willingness the Tennessee Press Association for Calvin Anderson, New Tri-State Defender of Memphis ...... District 1 newspapers hasn’t dropped a bit. to judge contests, participation in the 2020-2021 term. Daniel Williams, Th e Paris Post-Intelligencer ...... District 1 Maria De Varenne, Th e Tennessean, Nashville ...... District 2 Dave Gould, Main Street Media of Tennessee, Gallatin...... District 2 Brian Blackley, Tullahoma News...... District 2 Paul Mauney, Th e Greeneville Sun ...... District 3 Newsprint might be causing your Dale Gentry, Th e Standard Banner, Jeff erson City ...... District 3 Sara Jane Locke, Th e Herald-News, Dayton ...... District 3 printing problems - or maybe not TENNESSEE PRESS SERVICE Editor’s note: This column fi rst ap- tion can be related to mechanical Dave Gould, Main Street Media of Tennessee, Gallatin ...... President peared in the April edition of the Na- GUEST defects with the press, they are Jana Th omasson, Th e Mountain Press, Sevierville ...... Vice President tional Newspaper Association’s trade often newsprint-related. Mike Fishman, Lakeway Publishers, Morristown...... Director newspaper, Publishers’ Auxiliary. It is COLUMN When newsprint is wound onto David Critchlow Jr., Union City Daily Messenger ...... Director reprinted here with permission. a cardboard core, if the amount W.R. (Ron) Fryar, Cannon Courier ...... Director As John Banks, a press super- of tension applied to the wind is Michael Williams, Paris Post-Intelligencer ...... Director visor I worked with many years TONY SMITHSON not even across the width of the Carol Daniels ...... Executive Vice President ago explained it, “That’s why they sheet, uneven tension will result. call it graphic arts, not graphic This causes the newsprint to move TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION science.” He was explaining the Color registration issues through the press unevenly, result- Victor Parkins, Th e Milan Mirror-Exchange ...... President fact that printing — particularly ing in color registration problems. Mike Fishman, Lakeway Publishers, Morristown ...... Vice President The printing defect that’s highest printing on newsprint — is fraught Another newsprint issue that can Richard L. Hollow, Knoxville ...... General Counsel on the complaint list for readers, with problems, and the solutions cause color registration problems Carol Daniels ...... Secretary-Treasurer advertisers and publishers is poor are not always simple. is “fan out.” With fan out, the color registration. This occurs While printing problems can newsprint actually stretches when CONTACT THE MANAGING EDITOR have a variety of causes, many are when the four process colors are the fi rst color prints, and shrinks TPAers with suggestions, questions or comments about items in The not printed in exact alignment Tennessee Press are welcome to contact the managing editor. Call Mike related to newsprint. Following is a back a little before the subsequent Towle, (615) 293-5771; send a note to 118 East Kingwood Drive, Suite F16, brief list of some issues you might to one another as the paper (aka colors are printed. The stretching Murfreesboro, TN 37130, or email [email protected]. The deadline for see in your paper and the possible the web) runs through the press. the October 2020 issue is September 1. connections to newsprint. While problems with color registra- See SMITHSON Page 4 September 2020 • The Tennessee Press • Page 3

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PETER W. WAGNER information that cannot be found Friday night ballgame. Pub- turn the paper’s front area into September 2020 N’West Iowa Review anywhere else. It is not includ- lishers, staff and local business a coffee shop? Coffee shops turn 24: 2020 Tennessee Press Associa- August 1, 2020 ed in the local radio station’s owners feel comfortable with a good profi t and provide a great tion State Press awards presen- fi ve-minute repeats of the day’s each other, trust each other and listening place for learning what The once six-day-a-week, news or on even the area’s most call each other by fi rst names. is going on in the community. tations to be made virtually, 16,000 circulation newspaper to off-the-wall website. Contrast that with metro markets Community papers still have a the north of me reduced its pub- 3 p.m. EDT when chain store managers can solid future. But continuing to do lication schedule to three days a 25: 2020 Tennessee Press Associa- be move to another location with things the same old way may be week a few years ago and to just City newspapers make just a few hours’ notice. holding some back. The tradi- tion Ideas Contest awards pre- one day this summer. cuts; community papers It’s the volume, uniqueness and tional way things have always sentations to be made virtually, The newspaper, which was once benefi t by staying local quality of the local paper’s content been done may be holding some praised all across the Midwest for that continues to make hometown community papers back. 2 p.m. EDT its innovative editorial coverage While metro papers have been cutting sections, laying off news- publications appreciated and es- The best way for hometown pa- October 2020 and creative revenue ideas, thrived sential to the local community. pers to fi t into the new normal to and grew under three generations room, circulation and sales-relat- 1-3: National Newspaper Associ- ed employees — choosing to fi ll come is to consider what changes of family ownership. need to be made right now. ation’s 134th Annual Conven- Then the paper was sold to an their pages with USA Today or Always be looking ahead other nationally syndicated ma- tion and Trade Show, Virtual out-of-state group and circulation But that doesn’t mean the fu- Peter W. Wagner is founder and and advertising income began to terial — community papers have ture will not bring change. Small- Convention kept their focus local. publisher of the award winning drop. Now, following numerous er community publishers need N’West Iowa REVIEW and 13 6-8: America’s Newspapers ownership changes, the paper’s With what has always been to use this downtime to consider additional publications. This free PIVOT 2020 virtual conference, subscriber numbers are estimat- an affordable, small but highly what they might do differently to- dedicated staff, hometown papers monthly GET REAL newsletter is ed to be less than a fourth of the morrow — and the months down written exclusively for State and to include three sessions of have continued, even during the once 16,000 number. the road. What new services or National Press Associations and Poynter Institute leadership ravages COVID-19, to gather and Sixty miles south of me Lee publications could be added to the distributed by them to their mem- publish local information import- training and senior executive Enterprises’ Sioux City Journal operation’s revenue stream? What bers. Wagner’s PAPER DOLLARS ant to, and desired by, those who announced last month it would new income could come from email newsletter for publishers, idea exchange, 847-282-9850 live in the circulation area. no longer print a Monday or creating a community magazine, editors and sales managers is free 22-24: Associated Collegiate That information runs from Tuesday edition and would only providing local businesses with for those who want it. The two what decisions were made at the Press and College Media deliver that issue online. content or advertising website monthly email newsletters contain last city council or transpired at The problem for smaller, local design or by investing in digital information completely different Association (ACP/CMA) Fall the county supervisors’ meetings publications is their potential to commercial printing? than found in Wagner’s monthly to photos and biographies of the National College Media Virtual continue publishing is too often Or how about adding a greeting Publisher’s Auxiliary column. school district’s new teachers as 2020 Convention, judged by what is happening in card shop or paperback bookstore Wagner can be contacted by email- well as the county fair queen and the often overstaffed, fi nancially to the paper’s reception area to ing [email protected] collegemediaconvention.org extended daily market. “As goes her court. Local names, events increase day-to-day traffi c? And or calling his cell at 712-348-3550. Gannett and McClatchy,” the and the opportunities to save at here is a wild idea: Why not March 2021 naysayers whisper, “so goes the nearby stores are what continue 9-14: Spring National College entire paper publishing business.” to be important to readers today. Media Convention 2021, New But while many smaller home- Local is what is missing from too owned and owner-managed many metro publications. York Marriott Marquis, New papers also are struggling — Community paper publishers And the Winner York, N.Y. especially during the downturn have the advantage of personally brought about by the coronavirus knowing and interacting with June 2021 — some continue to excel. Over the majority of their advertisers. 23-26: 2021 Tennessee • Arkan- While metro and local markets is... the long haul, it will be the small- sas • Mississippi Press Associ- er, local newspapers and shoppers will continue to lose retailers that will survive. during the diffi cult period we’re UT-TPA Tennessee State Press Contests ations Tri-State Convention, There are a number of reasons experiencing, most small commu- Memphis. for this, including closer relation- nity businesses are managed by Awards virtual presentation September 2021 ships with local retailers and few- owners who actually live in that Thursday, Sept. 24 er competing digital news sites town. Local publishers and busi- 30-Oct. 2: National Newspaper than in a bigger metro market. ness owners regularly rub elbows 3:00 p.m. EDT/ 2:00 p.m. CDT Association’s 135th Annual But the biggest reason is com- with those shopkeepers at the munity papers still search out weekly Kiwanis Club meeting, Convention and Trade Show, and print a great amount of local the Main Street coffee shop or the TPA Advertising & Circulation Ideas Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville, Fla. Statement of Ownership due Oct. 1 Contest Awards virtual presentation October 2021 Friday, Sept. 25 Publishers and editors of all published in the newspaper. 14-17: Fall National College periodicals, including newspa- The form is called P.S. Form 2:00 p.m. EDT/ 1:00 p.m. CDT Media Association Convention pers, are reminded that their 3526 Statement of Ownership, 2021, off ered in conjunction annual Statements of Ownership Management and Circulation. Details will be mailed and emailed to winning newspapers in early September as must be fi led with the United The PDF of the form can be well as posted online at www.tnpress.com. Contact Robyn Gentile for information at with Associated Collegiate States Postal Service by Oct. 1. downloaded at http://about. [email protected]. Press, New Orleans, LA, Sher- The statements must also be usps.com/forms/ps3526.pdf. aton New Orleans Page 4 • The Tennessee Press • September 2020 Here are 10 ways to mess up an online presentation These days, ad professionals are camera in one position. and you know so much about your sales conversation should be a conducting more digital presenta- 4. Distractions. We all know it’s product that you can make the dialogue, not a monologue. Think tions than ever before. While there not good to see someone fumbling sale just by talking off the cuff.” of ways to encourage. Ask plenty are some similarities with in-per- AD-LIBS® with papers during a meeting at a Don’t listen to that voice. The of questions and respond to their son meetings, there are some conference table. That’s just as bad only way to be at your best is to answers with respect. signifi cant differences. Let’s take in an online presentation because it prepare and practice. 10. Not listening between the a quick look at 10 of the biggest indicates disorganization. Also, be 7. Not acknowledging everyone. lines. Watch for facial expressions mistakes in online presentations: JOHN FOUST sure to clean up your background, There is often a tendency to talk and listen for voice infl ections, just 1. Problems with technology. so it is simple and free of clutter. to the main contact and pay little like you do in on-site presenta- “Can you hear me now?” is more ment, it’s important to look profes- 5. Hard-to-see exhibits and attention to others in a meeting. tions. If you don’t, you might miss than a line from an old television sional. While a business suit is not graphics. Advance planning is That’s always bad manners, wheth- something which could be a deal spot; it’s a reality of many online necessarily required, be sure to look the key, here. If you display ads er face-to-face or on a screen. maker or deal breaker. conversations. As you plan the neat. And don’t forget to smile. or charts, prepare carefully so ev- 8. Talking in a monotone. It’s not presentation, be sure to consider 3. Camera movement. My wife erything will go smoothly. If you just what you say; it’s how you say (c) Copyright 2020 by John the meeting platform, webcams, had a recent call, in which one of hold something up to the camera, it. One of the fastest ways to lose at- Foust. All rights reserved. Foust has and desktop-tablet-phone differenc- the participants started walking make sure it is super-simple and tention is to speak in a tone of voice conducted training programs for es. It’s better to address those issues around with his laptop computer. in steady hands. that lacks energy and enthusiasm. thousands of newspaper advertis- ahead of time than to be surprised For several minutes, the camera 6. Winging it. There’s a sneaky Put some excitement in your ing professionals. Many ad depart- when things are underway. treated everyone to jerky views of little voice in some salespersons’ words. ments are using his training videos 2. Unprofessional appearance. his ceiling and kitchen cabinets, minds that says, “Hey, you’re not 9. Talking too much. A remote to save time and get quick results Even if you’re presenting from home all while he was talking. meeting in someone else’s offi ce. call is not a license to “talk at” from in-house training. E-mail for or an informal business environ- For goodness’ sakes, keep the You’re in familiar surroundings, people. Whatever the format, a information: [email protected]

SMITHSON from Page 2 newspaper press operators need to photos require a smooth transition out of alignment. absorbed into the newsprint. This achieve a balance between the pa- from light areas to dark areas, A much worse defect, known ink can build up on various surfac- and shrinking is related to how per, ink and other chemicals used poor ink transfer due to linting can as an “unprinted winkle,” occurs es on the press and cause those ugly much water the newsprint absorbs in the printing process. Any time make a photo look grainy or fl at. when paper wrinkles after printing streaks. Although rub-off can be when the fi rst color is printed. Fan one of those variables is changed one color and before printing the an ink formulation problem, it can out is indicated when part of a — a new newsprint supplier, for Wrinkles next. This results in a line across also be caused by newsprint with page is in proper registration but instance — the process needs to be the paper that has no printing and a fi nish that is too smooth or that Wrinkles in the paper can occur is out of registration closer to the brought back into balance so ink color registration that is way off. has had too much clay added in the paper’s edge. either before or during printing. laydown isn’t affected. Unprinted wrinkles are general- paper-making process. Wrinkles that are visible in a news- ly caused by fl aws in the roll of print roll before it goes through the The science of paying proper Poor ink laydown newsprint, but on rare occasions, attention to the newsprint you use Poor photo reproduction press are referred to as “moisture they can be caused by mechanical Splotchy. Coarse. Rough. These will pay dividends in the long run, While there are many variables welts,” and don’t usually cause issues in the press. are all descriptions for poor ink much of an issue because the print- and the art of balancing paper, laydown. related to quality photo reproduc- water, ink and press is something tion in a newspaper, newsprint ing process actually smooths them Ink laydown is a measure of out a little. Rub-off or Smearing all pressrooms must master. has a surprisingly large infl uence. how well the ink adheres to the Wrinkles that occur during No one likes having to wash their In addition to the impact of color surface of the paper. If the surface printing are much more notice- hands after reading their newspa- Tony Smithson is the regional registration and ink laydown on of the paper is too smooth, some able and are the result of uneven per, and rub-off can also show up director of printing operations for inks just won’t stick properly. If photos, linting affects photos more tension, as mentioned earlier. This as dark smears or just an overall Adams Publishing Group’s APG the surface is too rough, some inks than it does type or other solid can be caused by the roll of paper dirty look to the newspaper. Rub-off Printing Solutions. will stick to the surface so hard areas on the page. itself or part of the press that is is caused by ink that isn’t properly that fi bers are actually pulled out of When linting occurs, paper the paper and back into the press fi bers build up on the blanket, a in a process called “linting.” More rubber-coated roller that transfers Resident fi les lawsuit against Lebanon City Council on that later. ink from the printing plate to To prevent poor ink laydown, the paper. Because good–quality DEBORAH FISHER Hicks’ lawsuit outlines a Feb. 27, Councilmembers present followed TN Coalition for Open Government 2020, meeting in which the may- her and Chief of Police Mike Justice July 3, 2020 or’s administrative assistant, Deb- into a room behind the dais and The Lebanon City Council, bie Jensen, announced she would closed the door,” the lawsuit states. Tennessee Press Service despite undergoing training in the be fi lling in for the mayor, who was The public was not allowed in. Advertising Placement open meetings and public records absent, and serving as the meeting Under the Open Meetings Act, law last year to settle a legal chair. The vice-chair Fred Burton all meetings of governing bodies Snapshot claim, must now face a judge over was present for the meeting, but are required to be open. However, new allegations. not asked to chair the meeting. under the attorney-client privilege, ROP: Networks: “We had given them the opportu- governing bodies may meet with July 2020 $107,570 $23,612 nity before and obviously they still Attorney not present in their attorney privately to receive don’t follow the law even after the closed ‘legal meeting’ advice and ask questions about Year* as of July 31 $789,6476 $119,311 training,” said Lorrie Hicks, who pending legal matters. fi led a lawsuit in June alleging At one point in the meeting, But at the Feb. 27 meeting, city * The TPS Fiscal Year runs Dec. 1 through Nov. 30 new violations of the open meet- Jensen “announced there would ings and public records statutes. be a ‘legal meeting’ and the fi ve See LAWSUIT Page 5 September 2020 • The Tennessee Press • Page 5 Be sure to tell the stories behind the statistics Everyday news reports are fi lled pulse of the families? ing stock locally and what is the recipients. with statistics as COVID-19 contin- The fall harvest will soon be average price? Is there a homeless All of these scenarios present ues to dominate headlines. COMMUNITY here. How do local yields compare problem, and can it be described opportunity to report statistics, but The number of individuals who NEWSROOM to statewide and national trends? in numbers? What is the menu of a recitation of numbers without have tested positive and those What’s the ripple effect on the local fi nancing programs for fi rst-time interpretation offers little substance who have died of the coronavirus. SUCCESS economy? Are local farm opera- homebuyers? for readers. Stories are more vivid Patients hospitalized and those tions merging? Is a farmer forced Many communities honor a vol- and meaningful when names are in ICU. Confi rmed cases broken to sell, ending three generations of unteer of the year. Is there an um- attached to everyday news. It’s a JIM PUMARLO down by gender, ethnicity and family ownership? An auction sig- brella organization that compiles winning formula for your newspa- county of residence. The tally nals the last chapter of a foreclosed the total number of volunteer hours per and your community. of businesses that have closed. to permanently close its doors? property. contributed by businesses and civic The rising unemployment totals. A brainstorming session is likely Annual reports are routinely organizations in a year? Jim Pumarlo writes, speaks and Terms of fi nancial assistance to generate more than enough presented at meetings of local gov- Round out your high school provides training on community programs available at federal, state stories for newsrooms to consider ernment bodies – from a wrap-up graduation story with accom- newsroom success strategies. He is and local levels. Bankruptcy and and pursue. of parent advisory council activities panying statistics on a class’s author of “Journalism Primer: A foreclosure totals. Beyond the pandemic, exploring to building permits to public safety. cumulative academic achievements Guide to Community News Cover- The pandemic is being ana- stories behind statistics should be Identify the most compelling sta- – specifi cally, what’s the grand age,.”He can be reached at www.pu- lyzed at all angles with all sorts of a regular exercise in newsrooms. tistics. Highlight those in a story, total of post-secondary scholarships marlo.com and welcomes comments statistics, but numbers are the tip Numerous examples can be found accompanied by a sidebar with awarded to the graduates? Profi le and questions at [email protected]. of the story. Statistics ring hollow in everyday reporting. the overall facts and fi gures. The a handful of the more noteworthy without providing interpretation The school board is pitching package may generate follow-up and context. How does one com- a referendum for a new school. coverage. ICE receiving the signed Agree- munity stack up against others? Calculate the tax increase for a You don’t have to wait for offi cial FISHER from Page 1 ment by COB Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Is a community in better or worse factory in the industrial park, a reports. Brainstorm other ways to Conley’s attorney, Andrew Fels, Please consider that ICE has been shape than three months ago? Main Street retail store, a cabin bring statistics to life. in responding to the sheriff’s mo- funding this agreement without a The fi nal step is to tell the stories on the outskirts of town, a home Do a feature package on neigh- tion, introduced new information signed Order.” The email came a behind the statistics, to put a face in an established neighborhood borhood activities for National that showed that the sheriff’s offi ce day before Conley’s public records behind the numbers. The pandem- and a residence in an upscale Night Out. Incorporate a sidebar withheld specifi c records requested request. ic offers numerous opportunities. subdivision. Talk to representative and graphic highlighting appropri- by Conley and raised questions Fels also in his response pointed What is it like to be on the front owners and get their reactions to ate public safety statistics pointing about Chief Mike Ruble’s testimony to Ruble’s testimony that denied out where the community is doing lines? Interview a health care the proposal. during the trial. Ruble provides existence of an IGSA agreement. He worker or fi rst-responder. The daily police blotter reports well and not doing so good. legal counsel to the sheriff. later clarifi ed on the stand that one How have individuals coped numerous calls to break-ins and Does your community have a Fels said in his fi led response that came into effect in July 2018, and with being in quarantine or with thefts in a neighborhood. The Habitat for Humanity program? the new records were the result of he gave it to Conley. However, no not being able to see loved ones in police announce a crackdown with The volunteers and host family are a public records request made in information had emerged during long-term care facilities? extra patrols, and that’s reported. a natural story. In addition, fl esh May 2020, after the bench trial and the bench trial about written What is the next step for a busi- But have you walked through the out statistics to beef up the pack- court’s ruling in April. He said the communication about the problems ness that faces no other choice than neighborhood yourself to take a age. What is the available hous- request was not made by or at the with the ICE agreement begin- behest of Conley or himself. ning in June 2018 and continuing The records produced by the through November 2018. LAWSUIT from Page 4 taken, and a record of individual attorney who sent a letter to the sheriff’s offi ce in response to the “Mike Ruble and KCSO were votes in the event of roll call.” city outlining the open meetings May 2020 request included a series negotiating the signing of an IGSA attorney Andy Wright was not [T.C.A. § 8-44-104(a)]. violations. The letter included an of emails in the summer and fall with ICE while denying Professor present. The lawsuit alleges that In addition, the public records advisory opinion from the Offi ce of 2018 that showed there was an Conley’s requests for IGSA records,” the closed meeting was in viola- law requires a response to a public of Open Records Counsel, reinforc- “urgent” problem with the lack of a Fels wrote. “KCSO should, at tion of the law. records request within seven ing that email exchanges weigh- proper agreement between ICE and minimum, have divulged the email business days either providing the ing arguments for a proposed the sheriff’s offi ce that needed to be correspondence between ICE and Minutes not provided for records, denying the records, or course of action relative to public resolved for payment to be properly KCSO, including Mike Ruble, over January, February meet- providing an estimate on when business violated the law. made. IGSA 74-13-0015” (referring to the The city agreed to settle the mat- The emails show back-and-forth ings the records will be available. [See intergovernmental service agree- T.C.A. § 10-7-503 (a)(2)(B)] ter before a lawsuit was fi led. It communication between the sher- ment contract number). The lawsuit also alleges that The city has so far failed to pro- agreed to reconsider its action on iff’s offi ce and ICE about a need to the city council has not provided duce minutes of the meetings. the zoning in a meeting that fol- resolve the issue. Deborah Fisher is executive director meetings minutes. Hicks on May 7 lowed the law, essentially “curing” But when Conley made requests of the Tennessee Coalition for Open submitted a public records request the previous violation. on Aug. 3 and Nov. 8 of 2018 for Government (TCOG). for minutes of council workshop City Council underwent The city also agreed to undergo records “regarding an intergovern- meetings from Jan. 2 and Feb. 18. open meetings training training on the open meetings and mental service agreement related to The Open Meetings Act says last year public records law. They received detention, transportation, or other “The minutes of a meeting of any training in August from Elisha services that currently exists or is If you need to update the such governmental body shall be Hicks has previously sought to Hodge, the former Open Records currently being considered,” none list of your newspaper’s promptly and fully recorded, shall have the Lebanon City Council fol- Counsel who now works with Mu- of these emails were produced to be open to public inspection, and low the open meetings and public nicipal Technical Advisory Services. her. staff receiving this publica- shall include, but not be limited records law. In one instance, Ruble had tion, please send an email to, a record of persons present, all After city council members in Deborah Fisher is executive direc- received an email from a contract to: [email protected]. motions, proposals and resolutions 2019 deliberated via email on tor of the Tennessee Coalition for specialist with ICE on Nov. 7, offered, the results of any votes a zoning issue, Hicks hired an Open Government (TCOG). asking him for a “status update on Page 6 • The Tennessee Press • September 2020 TPA MEMBER COVERAGE SHOWCASE: The Mirror-Exchange, Milan Dunlap wins TPA newspaper Milan native makes Nashville scene directory cover photo contest STAFF REPORTS to get out and enjoy some of Tennes- as ‘R&B songstress Candi Wilette’ Tennessee Press Association see’s scenic beauty. August 18, 2020 TPA wishes to thank all of the A contest was held to select the photographers who entered this main image for the cover of the 2020 year: Tennessee Newspaper Directory. Becky Barger, The Bledso- nian-Banner, Pikeville The winning photograph is by Sarah Alyssa Boles, Southern Standard, Dunlap of the Independent Herald McMinnville of Oneida. It is of Jenny Chevalier, Morgan County Northrup Falls in News, Wartburg the Colditz Cove Terence Corrigan, Shelbyville State Natural Times-Gazette Area, which is Sarah Dunlap, Independent Her- located in Fentress ald, Oneida County in Middle Lisa Hobbs, Southern Standard, Tennessee. (See McMinnville photo below.) Rhonda Laughter, Morgan County Dunlap Dunlap will News, Wartburg receive the $200 Chris Simones, Southern Standard, prize for her entry. McMinnville Lisa Hobbs of the Southern Chase Smith, The Bledsonian-Ban- Standard, McMinnville, was the ner, Pikeville runner-up with her photograph of Some locations depicted in the Fall Creek Falls. entries are: There were 166 total votes, and Fall Creek Falls, Big South Fork we thank all members who partic- National River and Recreation Area, ipated in the voting. One member Obed Wild & Scenic River, Pickett Submitted photo commented that she would put some Civilian Conservation Corps Memo- STEVE SHORT Ms. Floyd has been grabbing “It’s just been hard being in so of the locations on her list to visit. rial State Park and Rock Island State The Mirror-Exchange, Milan her share of attention as a Nash- many roles and not being able to We hope many people were inspired Park. June 9, 2020 ville performer. She’s appeared in feel like I’m myself.” Life is moving fast for Candi recent years as CandiSoul with Wilette these days. her band, the Candi Wrappers, Milan roots The Milan native is living in in Nashville, St. Louis, Memphis, Huntsville, Atlanta, the Royalton A 2003 graduate of Milan High the Nashville area, working as School, where she was the march- a pre-licensed family therapist, Bavaro Resort in the Dominican Republic and other places. She ing band drum major, Ms. Floyd planning a podcast called “Love comes from a family of musical Therapy,” rehearsing the lead role was the featured artist for the 2019 “Women Who Rock Nash- performers. Her mother is Tammy for an inspirational stage play ville” show. Floyd Wade, a gospel singer and – and, by the way – her voice is She’s also sung background for alderwoman in Milan. Candice being heard around the world. several artists and Grammy win- earned a degree in Psychology Candi, known to Milan folks as ners, including Dorinda Clark- from Tenn. State and her master’s Candice Floyd, is the singer on a Cole, Carrie Underwood, Lisa in Marriage and Family Therapy neo-soul, R&B record, “Cloud 9,” McClendon, Lisa Knowles-Smith, from Trevecca Nazarene. released in April 2020. The soul- and Myron Butler. Now she’s juggling her thera- ful, romantic ballad is available Candice recorded her fi rst pist career with artistic pursuits. on Spotify, Amazon, YouTube EP, “Love Therapy,” in 2016. It Even if “Cloud 9” doesn’t top and other platforms. The record featured songs from her personal the Billboard charts, it’s a bold created a buzz on promotional experience dealing with self-hurt statement of Wilette’s ability and music websites, where Candi is and pain, drawn from her work promise as a musical artist. described as an ‘R&B songstress’ and music. Her therapist role The record has a relaxed tone who sings with passion. includes counseling women who with an easy beat and lush, lay- “It was in about 50 countries, are serving time in prison. The ered keyboards. The lyric opens and there were 400 downloads by new play Ms. Floyd is preparing with Candi’s rap-style list of DJ’s all over the world,” Candice is “The Anointed Crackhead,” in wishes – some trivial (*I wish my said by phone, just a week after which she portrays the character butt was bigger, I wish my head the record’s release. “A lot of of Kandi. There was to be a live was smaller. . . . ”), and some poi- people like the groove of it. They premier on June 5 on the Do It gnant (“I wish I felt all the love really like the picture with it as Cuz Productions Facebook page. of a higher power. I wish I never well. It kind of grabs the attention “Just going through the knew the pain of being broken of people to listen.” rebranding part is really me hearted.”). The record then moves opening myself up and exposing Nashville performer who I am as a person,” she said. See SONGSTRESS Page 7 September 2020 • The Tennessee Press • Page 7

SONGSTRESS from Page 6 ings,” Holiday said. “I believe Candice connected with the song National Newspaper Week set Oct. 4-10 into a dreamy soundscape, with in that way, brought her own life multiple Wilette voices singing, experience into her performance, This marks the 80th year be available at www.na- “You got me, you got me on Cloud allowing ‘Cloud 9’ to connect of National Newspaper Week tionalnewspaperweek. 9.” with listeners on an intimate (NNW), which observes the com beginning Sept. “This sounds like things I level.” importance of newspapers to 15. Promotional ads are struggle with,” Wilette said about When Kenan created the music, communities large and small. available now. the song’s opening. he thought of Wilette as a vocal- The theme for 2020 is “Amer- TPA sponsors the kit ist. “I just love her voice, and I ica Needs Journalists.” for all of its members “Cloud 9” record thought she would be a great fi t National Newspaper Week runs to use. for this song,” said Kenan, who Oct. 4-10. In addition to ads, “Cloud 9” was produced by teaches a college songwriting NNW is a project of the editorials and editorial musician Cersle Kenan of Enliven class. “We went into the studio, Newspaper Association Manag- cartoons will be avail- Production House and co-written and – man! As she laid the track, ers. This year’s kit, prepared by the Iowa Press Association, will able for publication. by Kenan and Nashville songwrit- it was like a marriage, like they er Desiree Holiday. were supposed to fi t together. It was a great fi t, and ended up being a great recording.” “My producer, Cersle The power of made this experience in the studio the best Tennessee Newspapers I’ve had,” Candice said. “He’s a profes- sional who’s written for people all over the world. I felt comfort- able. He also pushed DID me to come out a little bit, and do some things vocally.” “I think it’s a ‘vibe’ YOU more than anything else,” said Kenan about “Cloud 9.” “It Submitted photo showcases the talent KNOW and range of Candi ? Milan native Candice Floyd, a resident of the being soft, sultry and Nashville area who released a record titled sensual - all at the “Cloud 9” in April, recently made promotion- same time - infused in ɼ Every month, of Tennessee al photographs at locations around Milan, an urban groove cre- 82% ɼ89% if Tennesseans who are shopping including the Polk Clark school building. Ms. ated by myself and a Adults read a newspaper or intending to buy a new vehicle in Floyd, using the stage name Candi Wilette, musician named Dar- Tennessee read newspapers is juggling a career as a family therapist with ius Mines. Even from artistic pursuits in music and acting. the fi rst line, I think ɼ 72% of adults in Tennessee it catches your ear read public notices in newspapers ɼ96% of Tennesseans who are “Candice did an amazing job and puts you in ‘that mood,’ you t
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NEWS & MOVES Mauney named president through the paper,” said Plain den; and Michael Williams of The Every TPA member newspaper Enterprise. Talk publisher Duane Uhls. Paris Post-Intelligencer. is a stockholder of the Tennessee As an alumna of Dresden of NC Press Association “We chose bingo for this read- Victor Parkins serves as TPAF Press Service. High School, Bates said she was Paul Mauney, publisher of The ership game because we know president and Mike Fishman is Dave Gould asked how TPS can inspired by journalism in high Greeneville Sun and regional presi- it’s popular in the area.” the vice president. better serve stockholder member school when she was tasked with dent for Adams Publishing Group’s As each number is published, Continuing as trustees are: newspapers. Send your sugges- submitting the Tennessee/ players will need to fi ll in the Bob Atkins, Hendersonville tions to dgould@mainstreetme- DHS school North Carolina/ corresponding space on their Eric Barnes, The Daily News, diatn.com and Carol Daniels, news to the local Virginia region, game cards. Cash prizes of $25 Memphis TPS executive vice president, at newspaper. She has been elected will be awarded to the fi rst Nate Crawford, Nashville [email protected]. developed a pas- president of the players who submit their cards to David Critchlow, Jr., Union City Staff Reports sion for writing North Carolina the Plain Talk with outside edges Daily Messenger Aug. 18, 2020 as a teenager Press Associa- (16), vertical column, horizontal R. Jack Fishman, Lakeway when she began tion. His one- line or the shape of a “X”. Publishers, Morristown freelancing for year term began One lucky player who fi lls all Ron Fryar, Cannon Courier, XMI is newest TPA Bates “Our Town” on Aug. 1. magazine, which Mauney the spaces on his or her card will Woodbury associate member Mauney pre- receive a grand prize of $500. Dale Gentry, The Standard is now known as “Hometown.” The TPA Board of Directors viously served The game will Banner, Jefferson City While taking journalism cours- met virtually on Friday, July 17. as vice president of the association be ongoing until Doug Horne, Republic Newspa- es at the University of Tennessee Among the Board’s actions was and had worked in North Carolina all prizes have pers, Knoxville at Martin, Bates accepted a staff the acceptance of XMI, a human before coming to The Greeneville been awarded. Gregg K. Jones, Greeneville writer position for the Weakley resources solutions company Sun in July 2019. Mauney also Non-subscrib- John Jones, Jr., Greeneville County Press in 2004. Since then, based in Nashville, as TPA’s new- serves as a director on the Ten- ers can get in Janet Rail, Independent Appeal, she has served the West Tennes- est associate member. nessee Press Association Board of on the action Selmer see community in various roles, Contacts at XMI are: Directors. by picking up Chris Vass, Chattanooga Times from education to politics to Daniela Lewis, VP Sales Mauney began his newspaper a bingo card at Free Press marketing to reporting. Email: [email protected] career at the Shelby (N.C.) Sun The Newport Joel Washburn, The McKenzie “I believe in the integrity of 618 Church Street, Suite 520 Star. Uhls Plain Talk offi ce Banner news reporting. I strive to present Nashville, TN 37219 located at 145 E. Broadway in Staff Reports all sides of a matter for readers to (615) 248-9255 Staff Reports Newport, Tenn., while supplies Aug. 18, 2020 develop their own opinions about Website: www.xmigrowth.com Aug. 18, 2020 last. an issue. National news headlines Callie Pfeifer, Marketing Direc- They will be able to drop in lack a personal connection with tor to check the announced number TPS directors, offi cers their readers. That is what makes Plain Talk introduces Email: cpfeifer@xmigrowth. on any given day without having local newspapers so very im- bingo game elected com to purchase a copy of that day’s portant to the communities they Stockholders of the Tennessee Tennessee Press Service is a The Newport Plain Talk was paper. (Numbers won’t be avail- serve,” Bates said. Press Service met virtually on client of XMI to handle its payroll scheduled to kick off Plain Talk able over the phone, or by fax or Joel Washburn, owner and Friday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m. EDT. process. Visit xmigrowth.com for Bingo on Sunday, August 2. email.) publisher of the Dresden En- Stockholders re-elected are information about its services. Readers were to fi nd an offi - Game cards are limited to one terprise, McKenzie Banner and Dave Gould, owner of Main Street Staff Reports cial game card inside the print per household. Players must be Tri-County Publishing, expressed Media of Tennessee, Gallatin, and Aug. 18, 2020 edition of The Plain Talk that at least 18 years of age to enter, his excitement over Bates’ joining Michael Williams, publisher of day, with the fi rst numbers being and only original Newport Plain the Tri-County team. “I look for- The Paris Post-Intelligencer, as drawn that Wednesday. Talk bingo cards will be accept- Bates joins ward to growing and furthering directors for 3-year terms. R. Mi- Two letter-number combi- ed for validation and to claim our community partnerships as chael Fishman, publisher of the Enterprise team nations will be published each any prizes. we continue to bring our readers Citizen Tribune, Morristown, was publication day. Patient (and Any decisions made by game Weakley County native and the stories that matter to them,” also elected to fi ll the remaining lucky) players will ultimately get judges will be fi nal. Martin resident, Sabrina Bates, Bates is a United States Air one year for the term of Ralph the chance to cash in on a $500 Newport Plain Talk has joined the Tri-County Pub- Force veteran. Baldwin, publisher of the Cleve- grand prize in the bingo game, July 29, 2020 lishing team. Bates has accepted Dresden Enterprise which is sponsored by Aire Serv land Daily Banner. Mr. Baldwin the role of editor of the Dresden July 15, 2020 Heating & Air Conditioning. resigned from the Board earlier in “We are pleased to sponsor TPAF trustees, offi cers the year. this game since it will interact elected Continuing as TPS directors are with thousands of local resi- David Critchlow, Jr., co-publisher Political advertising reminders . . . dents, and I like the fact that On Friday, July 17, the TPA of the Union City Daily Messen- people will get a lot of enjoy- Board of Directors elected ger; Ron Fryar, publisher of the Newspapers should not create “Election pricing.” All pricing should come from ment out of opening the paper Trustees to the Tennessee Press Cannon Courier, Woodbury; and regular rate cards. to search for their number and Association Foundation. The Jana Thomasson, publisher of • Frequency discounts can be offered to candidates just as you would a regular seeing Aire Serv’s name tied to following trustees were re-elected The Mountain Press, Sevierville. customer. this,” said Eddie Cato, owner of to three-year terms: Jim Charlet The Tennessee Press Ser- • Newspapers should not offer different pricing options to candidates based on AireServ in Newport. of Brentwood; Elenora Edwards of vice Board of Directors met on their party preference or their location. “We’re always looking for Clinton; John Finney of Culleoka; Wednesday, July 15, during • All ads must include a notation that the ad is “paid for by xxxxxx, and authorized ways to involve our readers, and R. Michael Fishman of the Citizen which the Board elected its offi - by (or not authorized by) xxxxxx.” we wanted to give not only our Tribune, Morristown; Victor cers. Dave Gould was re-elected • Publishers always have the right to refuse an ad. subscribers but our single copy Parkins of The Mirror-Exchange, as president, and Jana Thom- TPA member newspapers may contact the TPA Legal Hotline with advertising law purchasers additional enjoyment Milan; Dennis Richardson of asson was re-elected TPS vice questions. The Hotline number is (865) 769-1715. over the next couple of months Magic Valley Publishing, Cam- president. September 2020 • The Tennessee Press • Page 9

OBITUARIES John L. Sloan for the outdoors, noted through an email he shared Lebanon’s Wilson Post newspaper The Southeastern Outdoor hunting, wild- with Winfree from an admirer since 1987. His life was recently Press Association, Tennessee Out- Award-winning outdoor writer life, etc. was un- that stated: “I enjoy reading your chronicled, both in the Courier door Writers Association and the and weekly Carthage Courier matched. I’m not articles in the Carthage Courier. and Post, in a Ken Beck feature Tennessee Press Association were columnist John L. Sloan passed sure I have ever The content and photos have thar ran in April. among Sloan’s awards haul. away Tuesday, June 9. met anyone else inspired me to start a YouTube Sloan captured more than Sloan is survived by his wife Sloan, a Lebanon resident who who possessed channel, Get OutdoorsTN. My 150 awards in his 60-year-plus Jeannie Sloan; daughter Rachael had recently been in declining such enthusiasm goal is to help inspire other peo- writing career that included the (Matt) Wrye, and son Jason health, was 75. for living life the ple to Get Outdoors for hunting 2002 President’s Award for best (Jolene) Sloan; four grandchil- “It is with regret that our staff Sloan way he wanted and fi shing.” outdoor story of the year. Many of dren; and sister Elizabeth Phil- here at the Courier had learned of and did.” Sloan’s weekly columns ap- Sloan’s writings appeared in ma- lips. John’s passing,” Courier publisher Sloan’s life full of infl uence for peared in the Courier for the past jor hunting, archery and fi shing Carthage Courier Scott Winfree said. “His passion the outdoors was most recently three years and has appeared in publications. June 18, 2020 Challenge accepted: What newsrooms need to know about Generation Z SUBMITTED suggestions that would appeal to They feel inundated had a total of 19 participants in reader’s consumption. June 4, 2020 the growing audience. our focus groups. Some of these After four months of sifting with negativity participants noted that they have Editor’s note: The following arti- They want publications to through research, distributing sur- Our research shows that Gen Z already decided to stop consuming cle, submitted by Reynolds Institute veys and conducting focus groups, feels overwhelmed by the amount news altogether because it was too have a personality of Journalism senior information we learned more about Gen Z and of negativity in the news. Other negative. We as journalists cannot When we asked Gen Z what specialist Jennifer Nelson, was modern media consumption habits audiences may have a similar control what newsworthy events characteristics they look for on a compiled and written by University than we anticipated. It’s usually reaction, but no other generation happen around us. But, it’s our job publication’s social media platforms, of Missouri School of Journalism agreed that Gen Z encompasses has had so much exposure to the to make sure our readers have the the top answers centered around students Alexa Diamond, Francene those born between 1995-2012. media. This generation of digital resources to be well-informed, and being noticeably creative, fun and Bethune, Lana Henderson, Regan For our research, we focused on natives seem to eat, sleep and with Gen Z, the environment to relatable. One social media account Huston and Caroline Kealy. those who are currently ages 16-25 breathe content consumption. take care of mental health. that often resonates with Gen Z is Our capstone team worked with (born 1995-2004). Newsrooms Younger generations have turned to We suggest that outlets double Wendy’s Twitter account. Wendy’s BuzzFeed to fi nd the answer to can’t ignore Gen Z and the sooner social media as a form of relief and down on highlighting positive isn’t afraid to call out McDonald’s one complex question: What does they embrace learning about it, escape from the stress of real life. events that are happening. It might on the timeline, or get involved in a Gen Z celebrate? While fi nding the the more successful they’ll be in But when their timelines are not feel like the most ground- funny meme that went viral. answer, we were to develop person- producing appealing content to the fi lled with negativity, we see breaking journalism, but adding a Of course, not every newsroom ality profi les that captured what it’s generation full of digital natives. more members of Gen Z actual- positivity column or spotlighting can go to that extent, and it doesn’t like to be a member of Gen Z and Here are three things to consider ly shutting off social media and something good in the community give BuzzFeed three to fi ve content about Gen Z-ers: taking a mental health break. We can make a difference in a Gen Z See GENERATION Z Page 12

Judge rules Tennessee School Boards Association is ‘functional equivalent’ TPA Sponsored DEBORAH FISHER ject to he provisions of the TPRA,” as the functional equivalent of a members. TN Coalition for Open Government Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal governmental agency, the account- Moskal noted in her ruling Webinars July 7, 2020 wrote in her ruling. ability created by public oversight that 90.25 percent of association The case started when Katie should be preserved.” funding comes from public support, for members Editor’s note: This article, origi- Marren, a mother of a student Since then, news organizations including membership dues from nally published as a TCOG blog, has in Williamson County, asked for and ordinary citizens or citizen local school boards and contract been edited to fi t this space. records from the school boards groups have petitioned the courts and program service revenues from For upcoming A Davidson County judge ruled association that would help show about various entities as they have local and state government for webinars please visit July 6 that the Tennessee School the role the association plays in sought records. Six have been found various educational programming Boards Association is subject to the education policy. to meet the criteria, including a and training. onlinemediacampus. state public records law because it is The association denied Marren’s private company that operates state TSBA is also recognized in statutes com. a functional equivalent of a govern- request, saying it was a private prisons and local jails, two econom- and regulations. For example, the ment agency. entity not subject to the public ic development organizations, and organization is recognized as the Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal records law. She fi led a lawsuit, the Tennessee Secondary School “representative agency of the mem- Archived webinars are ruled the association subject to the with Beacon Center of Tennessee Athletic Association. bers of school boards” and state law free for members. public records law as a functional representing her. The school boards association be- allows membership dues and travel equivalent of a government agency. The Supreme Court established comes the seventh. It’s the fi rst case expenses for meetings to be paid by Code: TNtraining “As a functional equivalent of a the functional equivalent doctrine in considered by the courts involving a local boards of education. governmental agency, the public 2002 in a case involving a Memphis government association. The State Board of Education records in the possession of TSBA, nonprofi t whose sole purpose was Moskal based her ruling on the and state Department of Education including its training materials, to administer a daycare-matching amount of government funding, also have designated the associa- Register at communications regarding its program for the state. The Court involvement and regulation by the tion to develop and conduct the an- OnlineMediaCampus.com legislative agendas, and its position wrote that “when a private entity’s government, and TSBA’s role in nual mandatory training of school statements on stated education law relationship with the government is providing training and profession- board members, which is required and funding, are public records sub- so extensive that the entity serves al development for school board by statute. Page 10 • The Tennessee Press • September 2020 Former Times Free Press copy chief Cooper recalls 50 years on the job DAVID COOPER very important. Much later, the day, Buddy ran a comic picture of a Chattanooga Times Free Press Challenger explosion, the Waco bunny rabbit where Buddy’s photo August 1, 2020 Branch Davidian mass killings, would usually run. No-nonsense The March day I walked into the Jim Jones cult mass killings in press foreman Skinny Owens came the Chattanooga News-Free Press Guyana, and certainly 9/11 would to the newsroom after the bulldog building looking for a job as a copy similarly put news professionals in edition had run to question the boy in 1968 was very different high gear. bunny picture. We told him that from the day I retired from the The six-days-per-week job took was just Buddy fooling around, as Chattanooga Times Free Press me every day into founder and usual. Skinny went trudging back earlier this year. Publisher Roy McDonald’s offi ce to the pressroom saying, “This Over a half-century, produc- where he sat behind a desk so place is going to ——.’’ More about heavily laden it looked like a small tion and personalities constantly Skinny a little later. mountain, but he knew where changed. There were both chal- Elderly Church Editor Hilda everything was. With a watch on a lenges and fun times while putting Spence was everybody’s favorite. fob in his shirt pocket and always the latest and most accurate news She lovingly took good care of wearing a white shirt, he peered copy brought in by all the preach- into the homes and hands of over his glasses to all comers, ers in town. When she planned thousands of readers – and taking often while punching his huge, her retirement, a feature story was pride in a business very much in old-fashioned calculator. “Mr. written about her for the upcom- the public eye. Roy,’’ as even the newest employee ing Easter Sunday. But she died At age 20 I was on furlough was supposed to call him, had the that weekend; the story became a from the University of Chattanoo- weight of hundreds of employees sidebar to her obituary. ga. I had lost my student job. I on his shoulders amidst an expen- The arts critic drew most of the had bought my fi rst car. I need- sive war with the morning Chat- male reporters’ attention when she ed money. The afternoon paper tanooga Times. At the same time sashayed through the city room. needed a copy boy. (Read gopher.) he was chairman of the board of One sports reporter had a temper. The Youth Opportunity Center BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Once he was so angry he just connected us. that he had founded years earlier. shoved his typewriter off his desk The editor doing the hiring was His door was always open. and onto the fl oor. And one of the Charlie Crane. The Coopers and In an adjoining offi ce was Lee married newsmen frequently car- the Cranes once lived three doors Anderson, the wise, mild-man- ried on phone conversations with apart, so I had an entrée. He start- nered editor-in-chief, and Mr. his lady friend. ed me the next day. Roy’s son-in-law. He arrived each There were and are many other The job was to circulate around morning at 6 a.m. on the dot and newsroom characters and dramas, the newsroom all day, collecting within one hour cranked out fi ve Photos submitted by David Cooper but only a book could tell all the stories on paper, sending them editorials, seven days a week, David Cooper, with the help of Jane O’Neal, checks over a page for a July stories. up a chute to the union printers using a manual Royal typewriter in the composing room one fl oor 4 edition of the newspaper. he pounded with three fi ngers. On the beat above and then distributing galley He could type faster than I could cigarette between his fi ngers, leav- other City Hall source. Photogra- proofs sent back down the chute think. He was involved in almost When news was breaking that ing a pile of ashes a half-inch thick pher George Moody was a friend to to various editors and reporters. every good civic endeavor through- the University of Chattanooga was under his keyboard. A man in the When the press sprang into action out the city and received, over just about every fi reman and po- going to become a campus of the with the fi rst edition, I distributed time, numerous awards given by sports department always had a lice offi cer in town. They regularly University of Tennessee, I attended papers “hot off the press’’ to every local and national organizations. cigar going. He never drove a car, called him about arrests or fi res, a gathering where UC President desk in every offi ce and to all the In addition to writing, he served walking to work from his home at resulting in the Free Press often William Masterson would address writers and editors. as managing editor. Over the years the YMCA. Another reporter had getting spot news photos that the affected students. Just on a lark, Immediately, I fell in love with Lee became my Sunday school only a few teeth, but they held competition missed. this copy boy wrote an unsolicited the urgency and excitement of teacher and the most infl uential the cigarettes that were always Business Editor Pete McCall story about that meeting. The next the deadline-driven newsroom, person in my life outside of family. present. An editor delivered mail loved covering ribbon-cuttings but morning I showed it to the city the clacking sound of two dozen A number of Mr. Roy’s chil- between gathering news, always didn’t particularly enjoy covering editor and he recommended it as a teletype machines, the barking of dren, grandchildren, sisters and with the stump of a cigar smolder- strikes. When he went to Washing- sidebar to the main merger story. orders by people, like tough City other kin played roles at the paper ing twixt his lips. Many others also ton, D.C., as a congressman’s press My fi rst byline was on Page One! Editor Bill Hagan, and seeing a over time. Quite a few employees contributed to the smoky room of aide, eager, hustling John Vass took Just a few years after my arrival fresh display of current events throughout the building — a for- years ago, so typical in newspaper on Chattanooga’s business world at the paper, the contract with the roll off the press every day about mer hosiery mill on Eleventh Street lore. A seemingly straight-laced and conquered it. Another reporter typographical union ran out and ne- 11:10 a.m. Even the Typographical — had come from the Home Stores reporter thought he fooled his went halfway around the world gotiations with the printers’ union Union’s composing room full of grocery chain which Mr. Roy had colleagues by secretly smoking for an important story, but John had not been resolved. To be pre- Linotype machines spitting out one owned but had sold to fuel the pa- only in a men’s room stall. He was Barleycorn almost kept him from pared for the possibility of a strike line of type at a time of cooling hot per in its battle against extinction. sorely embarrassed one morn- writing that story on his return. and to prepare for more modern lead had its charm. It was by any measure a family ing when he found a note in his Automotive Editor Buddy Houts printing, new “cold type’’ machin- Martin Luther King was newspaper. And I liked that. cigarette pack that said, “Everyone kept all of us in stitches with his ery that spat out stories on paper assassinated three weeks after knows what you’re doing.’’ antics in the newsroom, in his was purchased to get around the I was hired. Robert F. Kennedy Legendary City Hall reporter J.B. humorous columns and in his fre- need for the centuries-old hot lead was assassinated three months Newsroom of Collins, now 102, would rush back quent calls to on-the-air broadcast- method of printing, and a number after my hiring. The newsroom down Eleventh Street to bang out er Luther Masingill. He often sub- of us trained behind locked doors to took on an urgent tone in getting personalities the latest city government news, stituted other people’s mugs at the be ready to print if necessary. comprehensive information ready The newsroom was full of char- often being interrupted by calls top of his column as a joke. One That day happened on Jan. 24, for publishing. Our jobs seemed acters. One reporter typed with a from a mayor, commissioners or Saturday night before Easter Sun- 1972. As a boisterous picket line September 2020 • The Tennessee Press • Page 11

COOPER from Page 10 million in punitive damages came er high offi cial. Chief of Staff Don to Mr. Roy that many of us got to Regan was to my immediate left. formed outside, that Monday’s hold in our much-relieved hands. Making small talk, he asked what edition was produced inside by us In subsequent years it was again the biggest cash crop was in Ten- novices. The union knew we could deemed reasonable to have a new nessee at that time. “Marijuana,’’ produce pages, so they convinced JOA, but this time all operations I told him, to laughter all around the pressmen to go out in sympathy, were in the News-Free Press build- the table. I’m sure he expected fi guring we couldn’t get those pages ing, except for the Times news me to say tobacco, corn, cotton or printed. But foreman Skinny and department. soybeans, but just a few days before, Pig, a man I never knew except by Elvis Presley had a big impact it had been reported that marijuana that nickname, were loyal to Mr. on the evening newspaper. When indeed brought in more money than Roy. They instructed a few others he died in August 1977, we had a any other crop that year. in the building who had some big section on his career the next The fancy tables had mono- mechanical ability how to help, and Sunday. The papers sold out and grammed china, fi nger bowls, the press rolled the fi rst day of that more had to be printed. The public engraved menus as well as en- strike. The union knew then that ate it up. So the next Sunday we graved boxes of matches. We were it was all over, but picketed for fi ve came out with Elvis II. Once again, served chicken picatta. Ever since, years. We scabs were cursed day it sold out. On the third and fourth I order that dish when I see it at in and day out, newspaper racks Sundays, we had Elvis III and IV. a restaurant. After the luncheon David Cooper was a general assignment reporter 50 years ago. around town were destroyed, BB’s I was given the assignment to lay in those pre-9/11 days, we were were sling-shotted from a nearby turned loose on our own to leave out those four sections. The won- yours. If it doesn’t, I’ll absorb the ed in March 1998. Little changed hill to dent employees’ cars, and derful upshot was that many Elvis the president’s mansion. I passed costs.’’ Fortunately, it did pay for until the end of the year when it acid was thrown on some of our a guard at the door, sauntered lovers started subscribing, giving itself with just a little to spare. Lee was revealed that Mr. Hussman vehicles, mine included. down the semi-circular driveway, the biggest period of new sales in Anderson was my proofreader. was going to buy the morning Years earlier, 1942 wartime passed a guard shack, crossed the paper’s history. Times as well and would merge economies had made it reasonable Pennsylvania Avenue and strolled the two longtime fi erce compet- for the morning Times and the into LaFayette Park, heading back Changes are coming Onto the copy desk itors. Big change was coming. afternoon News-Free Press to form to my hotel to write stories for the In 1993, the paper’s look un- There would be no more working a joint operating agreement (JOA). I joined the copy desk crew in next day’s editions. derwent a major makeover and in the morning for an afternoon All departments would be merged 1972 as a copy editor. Our task was Suddenly, I realized my report- its original name was returned — publication; a morning paper is put except the actual news departments. to edit news copy, write headlines, er’s notebook was not with me. Chattanooga Free Press. Mr. Roy out in the evening. The merged pa- By the mid ‘60s, the afternoon News select photos to run with stories My career was dependent on that bought out the competitive News Free-Press sought to separate from and proofread the pages of each notebook. There was nothing to per fi rst appeared on Jan. 5, 1999. and merged the name with Free Both staffs lost some members to the morning Times in the fi rst disso- day’s fi rst edition. We worked on a do but try to get back in the White Press. Journalism schools used to reach the staffi ng number that lution of a JOA in American history. horseshoe-shaped desk. The news House and fi nd it. I told my story snicker that the News-Free Press made for an effective crew. From 1966 until 1970, the morning editor sat inside the horseshoe to the man in the guard shack. He name made it sound as if it were The Times’ Rick Moore and I Times brought out an afternoon pa- making story selections and giving let me go forward unescorted. I got “free of news.’’ One day when exec- shared the news editor job for a per — The Chattanooga Post — as orders. The “rim rats’’ sat on the to the guard at the door. He said to utives were huddled with a design- year, and then I was named wire direct competition to the News-Free outside of the horseshoe. That go on in – unescorted! I walked to er around a computer pondering a editor, daily sifting through stories Press. When I was covering the fi re went on for a number of years. the State Dining Room where but- great variety of type styles for the and police beat in 1969 and ‘70, the First we used manual typewrit- lers were clearing tables. The man remodeled paper’s logo, I wandered from several wire services. Twen- Post had a very tenacious police ers, then electric typewriters clearing my table said to check the by and made a suggestion that they ty-one years now after the merger, reporter, who, I regret, scooped whose copy could be read by a butler’s pantry. Venturing there liked and wound up using. It re- seven Times journalists remain me from time to time. Not a happy new computer scanner. As time alone, I found the notebook. Again, mains today only in the masthead in the newsroom, 15 remain from memory. went by, modern computers were unescorted, I wandered back down on the Free Press editorial page the Free Press, in addition to many Money was tight in those compet- purchased, then later versions and the hall to the door, passed the fi rst When longtime news editor later hires. itive days. A number of executives even later versions were employed. guard, then the second one and and symphony trumpeter Stanton In the Great Recession, a num- mortgaged their homes to make Those were tough learning-curve headed back to the hotel to write. Palmer retired, I succeeded him ber of newsroom folks, including payroll. I had been buying com- periods with each update. Today that would never happen. at the helm of the copy desk of 10 myself, were laid off in 2009. After mon stock since day one. When I During President Ronald Rea- In the ‘80s and ‘90s, the travel men and women. It fell to me to a stint in local tourism, I was wanted to purchase my fi rst house, gan’s years in offi ce, he would editor got many offers to visit either choose, or authorize, the rehired as a proofreader in 2013. the paymaster in the business offi ce invite editors of supportive papers distant lands and attractions for stories that went on Page One. Ha! Six-and-a-half years later, working was not at all happy when I asked to to come to the nation’s capital for publicity purposes. Meanwhile, Arriving at 2:30 in the morning complications borne of coronavi- cash in that stock. Things were that press briefi ngs, rather than hosting the entertainment editor was was the downside! rus distancing led me to decide it tight. All the while, lucrative liquor the usual Washington press corps. invited to movie advance previews President Frank McDonald was time to hang up the job I loved ads and “dirty movie” ads were kept Mr. Anderson was invited sever- that included interviews with the succeeded his father as chairman for a half century. out of the family newspaper. But al times, once sitting next to the actors. When those editors were of the board in 1990. In just a few One silver lining is that I went the afternoon and Sunday paper president. In 1985, news editors swamped with offers, I was invited years, that “Dismembered Tennes- out as the longest serving of all attracted many subscribers because were invited. Our head news editor to take some of those trips. Hawaii seans’’ member and spokesman current employees. Another silver of the use of color photos, which the was in the hospital, so I got the and France were my favorite was affl icted with Lou Gehrig’s lining is that my younger brother, competition in those days did not assignment to take his place. Lee destinations. The fi lms “Platoon’’ Disease. At the same time, other Clint, who succeeded my mentor, have. gave me a new title to take along (that won best picture in 1986) and family executives were retirement Lee Anderson, as editor of the Free When Lee Anderson recalled the — associate news editor. “Big’’ (including a chat with Tom age. They determined that it would Press editorial page, continues at provisions of the Taft-Hartley law, Secretaries of State and Defense Hanks) were standouts. be wise to sell the business. the paper plying his own excellent the paper took its case of predatory met with us in the Old Executive Of- Mr. Roy was very generous and The Free Press was courted by a journalistic standards. pricing to the Justice Department. fi ce Building. Then we were walked supportive of his people. When number of news organizations, but In the old days, when writers’ The government found for the to the White House next door for I planned to write the history executives chose to sell to the own- stories ended, they concluded with News-Free Press on Feb. 24, 1970, lunch with the president in the of First Presbyterian Church in er of the Arkansas Democrat-Ga- what was known as a “30 dash’’. and the Post was vanquished in State Dining Room. Each table was 1990, he said, “Do it fi rst class. If it zette in Little Rock, led by Walter So, I end my career with a . . . the settlement. A check for $2.5 hosted by a cabinet secretary or oth- makes money after expenses, it’s E. Hussman Jr. That was complet- —30— Page 12 • The Tennessee Press • September 2020

RICHARDSON from Page 1 den Church of Christ where he and his family attend. Believes in change Daniel Richardson was born March 1, 1989, to Dennis and Lisa Richardson. He is the youngest of their four children, who also include Mark Richardson and Matthew Richardson of Drum- monds, and Gerilyn Burnett of Knoxville. Both Mark and Matthew serve in managerial positions at their respective newspapers, The Top photo: Daniel Richardson (right) is joined by his parents Dennis and Bartlett Express and The Leader in Lisa Richardson. Bottom photo: Ella Richardson practices her spying Covington. techniques at her dad’s congratulatory party. Daniel lived in Huntingdon until he was seven years old when the family moved to Camden, where the Richardsons bought The Camden Chronicle from the John Churchwell family. He was homeschooled for two Photos by Shirley Nanney, Carroll County News-Leader, Hutingdon years by his mother and graduated Daniel Richardson, new TPA president, is joined by his wife, Lena, and from Camden High School in 2007. their three children Ella (held by Dad); Elizabeth (front left) and Emmalyn Daniel received a football schol- (front right) at Daniel’s surprise pizza party on Aug. 6. Among the high- arship from Cumberland University lights: a proclamation to Daniel from Huntingdon Mayor Dale R. Kelley. in Lebanon, where he played for one year. He married Lena Rose Larkins of Richardson, was born Aug. 8, 2014. This was followed by his enlist- Camden, the girl that he had unsuc- The third daughter, Ella Rose Rich- ment in the United States Marine cessfully pursued in middle school. ardson, was born May 4, 2018. Corps where he served from 2008- “She fi nally came around the In September 2015 he and 2014. During those years, his trav- second time and we married on his family moved to Camden, els included time in North Caroli- July 9, 2011, at the Camden Church and he became publisher of the na, California, Virginia, Wisconsin, of Christ,” he said. News-Leader that same year. He Antigua, and deployment to Iraq. as my dad talked shop with those conversation very long because he In May 2012, he began work is a past president of the Camden He was honorably discharged as a in attendance.” is a mover and shaker with a lot on as editor at the Hickman County Rotary Club. corporal and a squad leader. The newspaper business is just his agenda,” she said. “His happy In 2010 Richardson returned Gazette in Clinton, Ky. where he Daniel’s fi rst recollection of the a part of his “raisings” he says and disposition always makes him a joy from Iraq and was transferred to sold ads, covered news, composed Tennessee Press Association was he expects newspapers to always be to be around.” reserve status and enrolled at the the newspaper, labeled it by hand going to the dinner at a TPA con- around, but with changes. He says he is looking forward to University of Tennessee, Martin, to and delivered it to the post offi ce vention, when he was seven years He is a fi rm believer in changes serving the state’s 129 newspapers study business management. He and businesses. old, and where he heard Governor and moving forward. as president of the Tennessee Press graduated in 2012 with honors. He served a term as president of Don Sundquist speak. He recalls Editor Shirley Nanney, who has Association. “The Marine Corps taught me that the Clinton, Ky. Rotary Club while drinking lots of virgin Shirley Tem- been a part of the News-Leader “I plan to encourage member I need to be in a hurry,” Richardson working there. ple drinks as well. for 38 years, has watched Daniel newspapers to become more said. “You don’t waste time in life.” On July 25, 2012, he and Lena “I thought the TPA convention grow up and is amazed at how he involved so they can enjoy the That led him to marry, start a welcomed their fi rst child, a daugh- was so cool because I felt like I was handles so many top positions with full benefi ts that TPA membership family and purchase a house in a ter, Emmalyn Kate Richardson. The somebody among all those dressed- such ease. offers,” he said. short period of time. second daughter, Elizabeth Anne up people,” he said. “I would listen “Don’t expect to engage him in

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