Volume 83 August 2019 No. 2

INSIDE Vass takes TPA president’s gavel from Horne MIKE TOWLE and knowledge of the challenges Vass: What matters Managing Editor Tennessee papers of all sizes face,” Page 2 July 25, 2019 Vass said in her inaugural ad- Daniels: Say hello to our Chris Vass, public editor of the dress.”They welcomed me, shared Chattanooga Times Free Press, is their wisdom and their friendship. new TPA president the new president of the Tennessee Now I have the privilege of giving Page 3 Press Association. Vass takes over back and leading this organization Tracks the association’s presidency from over the next year with the goal of Doug Horne, owner of Republic helping our members assert their Page 4 Newspapers, Knoxville. important community voices, their Obits Horne completed his one-year value and their accessibility to term by handing the president’s Pages 5, 9 readers. gavel to Vass during a ceremonial “This is what I think: We have Paulson steps down as reception held Thursday, July 18, the unique relationships and read- at the Tennessee Aquarium as part ership that our competitors envy MTSU college dean of the TPA Summer Convention in and will never claim. TPA’s 129 Page 5 Chattanooga. As mandated by TPA by-laws, members will succeed when we By design: Some words Vass had served in a TPA vice-pres- make 50 good decisions every day. deintial role for two years before They don’t have to be big. Fifty to the wise for writers small ones every day will do. We moving up into the president’s Photo by Tony Centonze, for the Tennessee Press Association Page 6 seat. She joined the TPA board of can do that. TPA Summer Convention directors in 2008. “Our readers, our communities Chris Vass (left), Chattanooga Times Free Press, takes the TPA president’s “My colleagues are publishers are counting on us. If not newspa- gavel from outgoing president Doug Horne, Republic Newspapers, Reception photos or paper owners with more busi- pers, then who? 2019-2020, here Knoxville, during the TPA Summer Convention Reception held July 18. Page 7 ness experience in the industry we come!” See more TPA Convention Reception photos on page 7. Zinser: Workplace Act now addresses bullying Page 11 Tribune publisher honored by Human Rights Commission Showcase: ICE detains SUBMITTED write the model or her life’s work embodies the man Rights Commission Board of more pregnant women Tennessee Tribune for the Tennessee ideals and principles of inclusion, Commissioners selected Mrs. Perry June 27, 2019 Human Rights equity, equality, access and diver- as a recipient of this award because Page 12 Rosetta Miller Perry, a long- Act, which she sity and (Perry) exemplifi es those of her dedication and leadership in time Civil Rights activist has been continued to characteristics. (Perry) stated that cultivating more inclusive and eq- named the recipient of the 2019 promote after she had worked with Ms. Wurz- uitable communities,” Watts added. Tennessee Human Rights Commis- her fi rst term. In burg when she was a member of Perry is founder and publisher of sion’s Jocelyn D. Wurzburg Civil 1978 her actions the Tennessee State Advisory Com- the Tennessee Tribune, which has Rights Legacy Award. The award were responsible mittee to the United States Com- operated for more than 25 years. Perry was to be presented, Friday, July for transforming mission on Civil Rights and she Additionally, she served a Field Co- the Tennessee was a fi eld inves- ordinator of the Equal Opportunity 19, at the Supreme Court Chamber Human Rights Commission from tigator. She said Commission and worked in pivotal of the Tennessee Capitol. an advisory to an enforcement orga- Ms. Wurzburgh roles in Nashville and Memphis This award is named in honor of nization. The very fi rst Wurzburg was always there during the 1960’s Civil Rights era. Jocelyn D. Wurzburg of Memphis, Award was presented to Jocelyn for in Memphis Her work has been chronicled in who has a long history of volun- her continued efforts in civil rights working to better various publications, including the teer civil rights accomplishments, and women’s rights. relations within book, A Spy in Canaan: How the advocating for equity, equality and The Wurzburg Award is given to the community FBI Used a Famous Photographer to non-discrimination. She served on individuals who have demonstrat- and state then Infi ltrate the Civil Rights Move- the Tennessee Human Rights Board ed long-term advocacy to human Wurzburg and now and ment by Marc Perrusquia. of Commissioners on two occa- rights. Beverly Watts, executive she is deeply For more information, contact sions — in 1971 and again in 2007. director of the Tennessee Human humble to receive this award from Veronica McGraw at 615-253-1608 During that time, Wurzburg began Rights Commission said, “Award a person she has always for more at the Tennessee Human Rights extensive work and research to recipients are selected because his than 50 years. The Tennessee Hu- Commission. Page 2 • The Tennessee Press • August 2019 What matters the most is what we can do It’s summer 2019, and Tennes- of newspaper journalists, but that seans already are inundated with is not the case now. The people (USPS 616-460) 2020 presidential politics. Partisan- YOUR who most need to understand what Published monthly by the ship has deepened and widened; PRESIDING quality journalism looks like reside the level of discourse coarsened. on the business side of our newspa- TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION, INC. Conversation is seemingly stuck. REPORTER pers. It is equally important that our 412 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 403 The public’s impulse to blame “the CHRIS SHERRILL VASS editorial staffs appreciate what goes Knoxville, Tennessee 37923 media” with a wide “fake news” into marketing and selling our prod- Telephone (865) 584-5761/Fax (865) 558-8687/www.tnpress.com brush stroke diminishes those uct. There has to be a part- who get up every day to prac- Thank you, Doug! nership to sell the journalism Subscriptions: $12 annually tice quality journalism. While Doug Horne’s offi cial TPA leadership ended at while re-educating consumers Periodicals Postage Paid At Knoxville, TN Did any of us believe a on the difference between our the July convention, his impact on our organization decade ago that consumers content and the latest internet will be felt for years to come. Over the past year, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Tennessee Press, would view our credibility site populated with listicles, 412 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 403, Knoxville, TN 37923 the same way they view the he capably led TPA with a keen eye on our budget. quizzes or cat videos. credibility of Breitbart or Daily During his tenure, the board restructured dues to We talk about creating value The Tennessee Press is printed by The Standard Banner in Jeff erson City, Tenn. Kos? To steal the title of one of refl ect new readership realities, and most generous- for our readers in all of the my husband’s favorite movies: ly, Doug provided our TPA and TPS staff with offi ce platforms we use, but what is Carol Daniels ...... Editor “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad space for three years — at no charge. His generosity the value that will distinguish Mike Towle ...... Managing Editor World.” allowed our organizations to stabilize our fi nancial us from others in the “media”? Robyn Gentile ...... Production Coordinator For two days, though, that footing at a critical time. Well-done, Doug. On be- I would contend that beneath madness stopped for those half of TPA’s board and membership, thank you! all of the tactics and strategies, who participated in the “TPA only high-quality journalism The Tennessee Press CONNECT Chattanooga As our industry grapples with will create value; building is printed on recycled paper 2019” summer convention. This stark fi nancial uncertainties, it’s readership and relationships begins and is recyclable. year’s event, which offered training motivating and reassuring to see and ends with the journalism com- sessions for newsroom, advertis- newsrooms producing quality work ing out of newsrooms in Tennessee. TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION ing and circulation staff, included that serves their readers and com- Personally, I have spent most of Chris Vass, Chattanooga Times Free Press ...... President a celebration of the best work by munities with local news. Each of my working life in a newsroom, Daniel Richardson, Carroll County News Leader, Huntingdon ...... Vice President newsrooms across the state as well our markets will be best served, and and I know that the principles of Darrell Richardson, Th e Oak Ridger ...... Vice President as ceremonies to induct three giants our newspapers best served, by the objectivity, fairness, balance and Joseph Hurd, Th e Courier, Savannah ...... Secretary in Volunteer State journalism into production and promotion of quality accuracy ingrained in me are not Eric Barnes, Th e Daily News, Memphis ...... Treasurer the Tennessee Newspaper Hall of journalism — reporting on local subject to the whims of technology Doug Horne, Republic Newspapers, Knoxville ...... Immediate Past President Fame. It was refreshing to talk about governments, school boards and or generational shifts. Carol Daniels ...... Executive Director journalism without answering a schools, the state legislature, high One of the most satisfying things question about something MSNBC, school and college sports, police and in my journalism career was DIRECTORS CNN or Fox News was reporting. court happenings, the good works knowing we “had the back” of the Scott Critchlow, Union City Daily Messenger ...... District 1 Our state’s best local journalism of individuals and the unique sto- Chattanooga region. The best thing Keith Ponder, Th e Daily Herald, Columbia ...... District 1 was recognized at an awards lun- ries of people who make communi- we can do for our communities, Daniel Williams, Th e Paris Post-Intelligencer ...... District 1 cheon that kicked off the two-day ties special. It is the local newspaper and perhaps the best thing we can Maria De Varenne, Th e Tennessean, Nashville ...... District 2 event. The Texas Press Association that has the responsibility to hold do for ourselves, is to return to the Jack McNeely, Herald-Citizen, Cookeville ...... District 2 judged our entries, and TPA will local and state public offi cials ac- place where citizens know their Amanda Hill Bond, Pickett County Press...... District 2 return the favor this fall when we countable. Well-trained journalists newspaper has “got the back” of its Carl Esposito, Th e Daily Times, Maryville ...... District 3 judge the Lone Star State’s best jour- in every step of the process are the community. Dale Gentry, Th e Standard Banner, Jeff erson City ...... District 3 nalism. It was gratifying to honor reason complex community prob- One of my favorite movies is Sara Jane Locke, Th e Herald-News, Dayton ...... District 3 the work of reporters, editorial writ- lems can be unpacked, explained “Spotlight.” Liev Schreiber, playing ers, photographers, graphic artists and solutions offered. Boston Globe Editor Marty Baron, TENNESSEE PRESS SERVICE and designers from Tennessee. To end the convention, we induct- said, “What I am more focused on Dave Gould, Main Street Media of Tennessee, Gallatin ...... President Local papers cannot fulfi ll their ed (posthumously) three newspa- right now is fi nding a way to make Jana Th omasson, Th e Mountain Press, Sevierville ...... Vice President public service mission without permen into the Hall of Fame. John this paper essential to its readers.” Ralph C. Baldwin, Cleveland Daily Banner ...... Director strong, customer-focused advertis- M. Jones III, John Seigenthaler and In a period of consumer confusion David Critchlow Jr., Union City Daily Messenger ...... Director ing and circulation services. At the George Whitley helped set the bar about what reporting they can trust, W.R. (Ron) Fryar, Cannon Courier ...... Director convention, sales and circulation high for today’s journalists. In an what is essential is an unrepentant Michael Williams, Paris Post-Intelligencer ...... Director staffs were motivated by presenta- environment that seems to shift on commitment to the highest stan- Carol Daniels ...... Executive Vice President tions by Chuck Underwood, who a daily basis, the ability to look back dards of journalism possible. delved into the relevance of taking at how these newsmen handled I hope we focus, together, on TENNESSEE PRESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION generational approaches to these their business can be invaluable to producing and promoting journal- Victor Parkins, Th e Milan Mirror-Exchange ...... President critical newspaper functions. The all. ism so that newspapers can assert Mike Fishman, Lakeway Publishers, Morristown ...... Vice President best advertising and circulation The time together, the awards their voice in Tennessee. We are 129 Richard L. Hollow, Knoxville ...... General Counsel ideas were recognized at the a luncheon and Hall of Fame dinner papers strong, and we have a pow- Carol Daniels ...... Secretary-Treasurer luncheon on Friday, followed by gave us the chance to remember erful message to tell. That message training sessions on sales communi- that a free and independent press is based on high-quality local jour- CONTACT THE MANAGING EDITOR TPAers with suggestions, questions or comments about items in The cations, growing audience and more is as relevant today as it was when nalism. Let’s share that message, Tennessee Press are welcome to contact the managing editor. Call Mike idea exchanges that allow member those Hall of Famers launched their together, in the next year. Towle, (615) 293-5771; send a note to 118 East Kingwood Drive, Suite F16, papers to share effective techniques newspaper careers. Chris Vass is the public editor of Murfreesboro, TN 37130, or email [email protected]. The deadline for boosting readership and return for There was a time when reporting the Chattanooga Times Free Press the October issue is Tuesday, September 3. advertisers. the news was all that was required and TPA’s 2019-20 President. August 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 3

Welcome, Chris Vass, our new TPA president FOR YOUR CALENDAR Over the past several years, I we need. discussion on how all members, AUGUST have been fortunate to work with FROM THE As we all should know, we are big and small, can create local 7-10: Association for Educa- Chris on several different com- entering into TPA’s 150th anni- awareness of the importance of tion in Journalism and Mass mittees and projects. Her input EXECUTIVE versary year! I am excited that we strong community journalism. has been thoughtful, engaging, will be rolling out several initia- That program is scheduled to roll Communication Annual and generally makes me say to DIRECTOR tives throughout our sesquicen- out early in 2020. Conference, Sheraton Centre myself, “I wish I had said that!” tennial. We have been working I also want to introduce Ten- Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, And a huge thank-you to our CAROL DANIELS on an essay series that will focus nessee Press Service’s newest Canada outgoing president Doug Horne, on topics that the association team member, Frank Zier. Frank 7-11: National Association of who handed over the gavel to association. Thank you, Doug! and our industry were a big part will be our National Account Di- Black Journalists Annual Chris last month in Chattanoo- As one president steps down of. Our goal is to showcase how rector, representing our members Conference and Career Fair, ga. It has been an honor to work and another steps up, I am dynamic and essential to their to existing and potential adver- with Doug over the past year. He reminded how much I enjoy communities that our member tisers. Frank is excited about the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry has always been available when working with different leaders of papers are. chance to tell of your good work Resort & Spa, Aventura, Fla. I needed to discuss different our associations from across the The role our newspapers have and the stories of TPA papers, SEPTEMBER issues and topics that impact our state. TPA is a diverse organiza- played in informing their readers and, of course, to bring revenue 5-7: Society for Professional association. Most importantly, he tion with many different types of and documenting their commu- to you! Journalists, Excellence in was a great sounding board with members; our diversity demands nities is crucial and should be Thank you, Journalism Conference, Grand some sage advice on our efforts to that we have leaders who can rep- recognized and celebrated! We devise and implement a new dues resent all of those members. The are also working with the First Carol Hyatt, San Antonio, Texas structure for the TPA. We were alternating presidencies of metro Amendment Center at MTSU to 9-10: ASNE-APME News Leader- able to implement the structure and community leaders helps to bring a First Amendment cam- Carol Daniels is the executive ship Conference, New Orleans this year, and it is positively im- maintain the kind of balanced paign to all of the papers across director of the Tennessee Press Marriott, New Orleans, La. pacting the sustainability of our knowledge and engagement that the state. There has been much Association. 12: Free Webinar for TPA Mem- bers: Enhance Your Paper’s Obituary Category 29-Oct. 1: Association for Thanks one and all for your service Women in Communications, This is my last column for the all 129 member newspapers in women. The man, Thomas Jeffer- Embassy Suites, Charles, Mo. Tennessee Press as my term as IMMEDIATE Tennessee for the steady, contin- son, who is credited with writing OCTOBER President is completed. We have ual commitment to getting the most of the Declaration of Inde- 3-5: National Newspaper Asso- a great person in Chris Vass, PAST news out to more than 6 million pendence in 1776, that we just Chattanooga Times Free Press, as Tennesseans by way of print, on- ciation’s 133rd AnnualCon- celebrated again on July Fourth, our new president, Chris will do PRESIDENT line and digital means. And most vention and Trade Show. The knew this monumental and free- a fi ne job. DOUG HORNE importantly telling the stories Pfi ster Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisc. I want to thank all the dedi- of people in their communities dom role that you have for our 6-8: Southern Newspaper cated members for their work in and being the standard bearer state and country. And thank you Publishers Association (SNPA) 2018 and 2019; starting with our service. and offi cial record for Tennessee for your service in upholding and Also I want to commend the - Inland Annual Meeting, J.W. executive director Carol Daniels, communities. Our First Amend- defending the First Amendment – long and extraordinary service of Marriott Chicago, Chicago., Ill. Robyn Gentile, Earl Goodman ment responsibilities have never freedom of the press. the three newspapermen inducted 18: Free Webinar for TPA and all other staff members, and been more critical and signifi cant God bless!! the offi cers of the TPA Board, the into the Tennessee Newspaper to preserve our state and coun- Members: The Community’s TPS Board, the TPA Foundation Hall of Fame – John M Jones Sr., try freedoms. We know that Perception(s): State of U.S. Doug Horne, owner of Repub- Board and the nine district direc- John L Siegenthaler and George America is the last, best hope for Print Weekly Newspapering in lic Newspapers, Knoxville, just tors of the Press Association. We T Whitley. These are legendary freedom and justice in this world. the 21st Century have a dedicated, committed, and men for Tennessee Press; we owe No one plays a bigger role to completed his one-year term as experienced Press team across the them much. assure this mission is successful president of the Tennessee Press NOVEMBER state - thank you again for your And fi nally, I want to thank than you, the newspaper men and Association for 2018-19. Oct. 31 - Nov. 3: College Media Association Fall National Col- lege Media Convention 2019, TRACKS Free webinars in conjunction with Associ- 2018. However, Because of her past experience for TPA members ated Collegiate Press, Grand Whaley named Daily Hyatt Washington, Washing- Times’ ad director she is not new as advertising director at The to the newspa- Mountain Press, Whaley said she Sept. 12: ton, D.C. Joi Whaley, formerly the adver- per world. She has a good grasp on what her new Five Ways to FEBRUARY 2020 tising sales manager for The Daily worked at The position entails, just on a larger 12-13: TPA Winter Convention, Times, Maryville has been named Mountain Press scale than what she is used to. Enhance Your the newspaper’s advertising direc- in Sevierville as She received her bachelor’s Paper’s Obituary DoubleTree Nashville Down- town Hotel, Nashville tor. She replaces Evelyn Sandlin, its advertising degree in marketing and adver- Category who retired effective June 30 after director for 16 tisement from Lincoln Memorial APRIL 2020 20 years at The Daily Times. Whaley years. She left University. OnlineMediaCampus.com 17-18: Journalism Education Whaley is still relatively new there to move Whaley wanted to get her Contact rgentile@tnpress. Association National Con- to The Daily Times. She has been closer to her mother and brother, degree in education, she said, but an employee since September who is autistic. com for the coupon code. vention, Gaylord Opryland, See TRACKS Page 4 Nashville Page 4 • The Tennessee Press • August 2019 A quick peek at the ‘stock market’ for ideas Daniel told me about an ad he need a visual image to crystallize ciples in protecting their clients’ agreement. Even if your publishing created for a commercial real estate the idea. retirement accounts? Could a pad- company has purchased a collection fi rm. “They prided themselves on Let’s say you’re developing a cam- lock represent their commitment to of stock images, do some research the hard work they did for their cus- AD-LIBS® paign for an investment company fi nancial safety? before you present an idea to your tomers. Their marketing manager that has a long history of helping What about the advertising for a client. You’ll want to make sure you said ‘shoe leather’ was their secret people navigate the ups and downs home builder? Could a paint brush have the proper permission to use of success. When I heard that, I of the economy. Their philosophy symbolize their meticulous atten- the image how you want – and as knew it would work in their ads. JOHN FOUST is, “There’s no need to worry. Your tion to detail in the homes they many times as you want. “I found a stock photo of a shoe investments are safe with us.” build? Could a clock represent the Without a doubt, the “stock with a hole in the sole, then asked 1. Look for an image to illustrate You look through some stock fact that their houses sell quickly, market” for photographs is a great our creative department to enlarge an idea you already have. That is images and fi nd several distinct because they are so popular? place to fi nd ideas. the hole to make it more dramatic. what Daniel did. “I knew I needed categories to consider – people, ob- 3. Don’t hesitate to modify an The copy described the advertiser’s a picture of a shoe,” he said. “It was jects, activities and places. They all image. Like Daniel modifi ed the (c) Copyright 2019 by John Foust. willingness to wear out their shoes just a matter of fi nding the right offer opportunities to use compari- stock photo of the shoe, you can All rights reserved. to serve their customers. That one. A photo worked better than a sons and hyperbole. customize an image to fi t your spe- John Foust has conducted photo was a real winner. It became drawing, because it was a picture To consider a few generic exam- cifi c situation. “The change made training programs for thousands of the theme for everything they of an actual shoe. Sure, we modi- ples . . . could a mountain climber the selling point more noticeable,” newspaper advertising professionals. advertised.” fi ed it, but the end product was still represent the company’s expertise he said. “I knew the shoe would Many ad departments are using his Stock photography can be an a real shoe.” in moving onward, regardless of appear in small ads, as well as training videos to save time and get important addition to your creative 2. Browse through images to fi nd the unpredictable twists and turns large ads – and I didn’t want any- quick results from in-house train- toolbox. Here are some points to a new idea. Sometimes you’ll have of the economy? Could a lighthouse one to miss the point.” ing. E-mail for information: john@ keep in mind: a general concept in mind. You just symbolize the fi rm’s guiding prin- 4. Be sure to check the usage johnfoust.com

MCN editor Goose Lindsay. “Emery said. “It’s something that I thought the industry’s development from “It was something I couldn’t pass TRACKS from Page 3 has lived all of her life in Morgan I could do at least another year, but a physically-dependent process up,” he said. changed her mind after realizing County. She knows the people in I’ve had so many health problems, to what is now almost entirely Hensley has been married for al- how much unnecessary pressure this area and understands the im- and my husband (Mike) convinced digitized. most 35 years and she put on herself in her English portance of relationships in a small me into retiring,” “I’ve seen so many things has two daugh- courses. community like ours.” McKenzie was initially hired in change over the years,” she said, ters and two After graduating, she went to Morgan County News the job printing division, but has referencing everything from photo grandchildren. He work in marketing for a local cred- June 26, 2019 since occupied a number of jobs production to editing and overall took the position it union. As part of her position ranging from typesetting, manu- assembly. “All of those steps actual- after longtime there, she worked with both The McKenzie retires after ally constructing the newspaper’s ly took a team to get a job fi nished. Vice President Daily Times and The Mountain layout, serving as the manager of It was just a process – and a lot of of Circulation Press, and got to know Sandlin. 42 years at DPA the job printing department and good people worked as a team to Donald Lovelace The Daily Times, Maryville get the fi nished product out.” Jr. left the Citizen After more than 40 years of managing the commercial print Hensley June 30, 2019 service, Patricia McKenzie has re- shop. Now that she is retired, McK- Tribune. tired from the Daily Post-Athenian, Her career spanned the pres- enzie said she hopes to fi nish Hensley was Francis joins MCN staff Athens. ence of eight publishers. While remodeling her childhood home, born in Knoxville, but spent most An Engle- she can recall the infl uence of as well as spend more time with of his childhood in Morristown The Morgan County News, wood native, hundreds of coworkers, she spoke her family. She has been married when his family moved here when Wartburg, is pleased to announce he was six years old. He attended McKenzie, who about a couple who particularly to Mike McKenzie for 47 years and that Emery Fran- elementary, middle and high school most recently interested her. they have one son, Mark. cis is the newest in Hamblen County. had worked in J. Neal Emsinger, the paper’s The Daily Post-Athenian member of its After he graduated from East the advertis- editor when she was hired, made a June 24, 2019 team. Francis’ High School, he left to attend East signifi cant impression. main role for the ing specialties Tennessee State University. News will be division, started “Working with Mr. Emsinger, I He fi rst considered sports her tenure at The was in awe,” McKenzie said. “He Hensley is Lakeway’s covering sports, circulation vice president broadcasting at ETSU, but found but don’t be McKenzie DPA in 1977. was such a great speaker – I could the major changed on him. During surprised to see “The best sit and listen to him way longer Phil Hensley has been named his college years, he landed a job as thing about being at the DPA all than he could talk. And he was a Francis her at other com- as vice president of circulation for district manager helper in circula- munity events these years are the customers I’ve great friend. He was probably one Lakeway Publishers and circulation tion at the Johnson City Press and as well. met and keep coming back. It’s of the nicest people I’ve ever met in director for the Citizen Tribune. decided he had a taste for the news Francis is attending Roane State like family,” McKenzie said. Even my life.” Hensley comes to the Tribune business. Community College and is major- at The DPA, I’ve made so many She also mentioned Richard Ed- after 37 years of working at the Over the years, he rose to district ing in journalism. lifetime friends that I still keep wards, a former managing editor, Johnson City Press and a nine- manager then zone manager and in “If your job is doing something in touch with now. No amount of as an important fi gure. month stint at the Opelika-Auburn 1991 became circulation director for you love, you’ll never work a day money could replace that – it’s like “There has never been a better News in Opelika, Alabama. the Johnson City paper. in your life. This new opportunity family.” representative for this paper than For Hensley, the opportunity to He later went back to school and is not only a job I’ll love, but it’s McKenzie, 65, noted she was Richard Edwards,” McKenzie said. work at the Citizen Tribune also earned his bachelor’s degree in busi- in a county I love and all about hoping to keep her fulltime posi- “He always thought about how you meant a homecoming. He grew up ness administration from Milligan people I love,” Francis said. tion as long as possible. look at things and wanted to make in Morristown, playing football at College in 1998. “We are happy to have Emery “I never planned on retiring it perfect.” Morristown-Hamblen High School here at Morgan County News,” said because I have enjoyed it,” she In 42 years, McKenzie has seen East. See TRACKS Page 8 August 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 5

OBITUARIES Curtis Adams Curtis was a character who will be for the Chatta- Candace Churchwell. in 1965 after remembered for his commitment nooga Times, Churchwell was a retired electri- being discharged Curtis Adams, recognized as the to the people of District 8, his and in later years cian with Hood Container Corpo- from the Army. longest-serving commissioner in leadership and his enduring friend- worked a brief ration, and he was a former owner Doughtie and Hamilton County history and for- ships from both his newspaper stint as city man- of the Camden Chronicle/Magic his wife moved mer chairman of that panel, died career and his distinguished public ager in Crossville, Valley News & Shopper. Church- to California in Tuesday, July 2. He was 86. service.” Tennessee. well was an avid supporter and January of 1970, “Curtis was a true southern “I have known Curtis Adams “Curtis was promoter of southern gospel music, living in that gentleman,” said Hamilton County personally for many years,” East a passionate a loving devoted father, grandfather state for the next Trustee Bill Hullander, who served Churchwell Doughtie Ridge Mayor Brian Williams said. man who loved & great grandfather. 30 years. on the commission with Adams for “He was a good friend and extraor- Hamilton County He loved his God and family so He worked as an ad salesman, all 12 years of his own tenure. “He dinary public servant who loved and wanted to see it grow,” said very much. classifi ed manager and ad director always wanted to do what was best the City of East Ridge. His service Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Ham- Survivors include daughters Bet- for the county, and those who were before becoming co-publisher of and accomplishments at the county mond, who talked with Adams two ty (Randy) Hudson of Big Sandy, two newspapers in the high desert close to him knew he was also a and city level will long be remem- weeks ago. “I felt both his ire and Tenn., and Christy (Roger) Brasher of California for 15 years. very spiritual person.” bered, not to mention he was his praise. He always reminded me of Camden, Tenn.; daughter-in- After his paper was sold, he Adams, also a former East Ridge always the sharpest-dressed man at of [actor] George Hamilton, dressed law Dawn Churchwell of Camden, moved to Nashville, Tenn., in 1998 city manager, was a longtime any function.” to the nines and sporting a good Tenn.; six grandchildren; and fi ve to be closer to three of his four circulation director and advertising Adams was fi rst elected to the tan.” great-grandchildren. sons and, soon after, moved to director for the Hamilton County Commission in Chattanooga Times Free Press Camden Chronicle Murfreesboro, Tenn., where he be- Chattanooga August 1988 as a Democrat to fi ll July 2, 2019 July 22, 2019 News-Free Press. a vacancy after the resignation of gan the Rutherford County Reader Robert “Pete” Doughtie in 2000. “Curtis Adams Charles Gass. Adams was re-elected John Wesley Churchwell was a dedicated the following year and served on Robert L. (Pete) Doughtie, age Doughtie was preceded in public servant the commission until 2010, includ- John Wesley Churchwell, 83, 77, founder of the Rutherford death by his father, Edward Earl who loved ing a stint as chairman. He fl ipped of Big Sandy, Tenn., went to his County Reader, passed away on Doughtie; mother, Mary Elizabeth working for the to the Republican party in February heavenly home on Monday, July Thursday, Jan. 10, in the VA Medi- Britt; and grandson, Patrick Tyler betterment of his before the 2005 vote. 22, at St. Thomas Midtown Hos- cal Center in Nashville, Tenn. Doughtie. Adams district and the Adams spent 41 years working pital. Mr. Churchwell was born Doughtie was born in Norfolk, He is survived by his wife of 57 county,” Hamil- for Roy McDonald, the founder of on June 19, 1936 in Perry County, Va. on April 8, 1941. He lived and years, Kaye Sadler Doughtie, and ton County Mayor Jim Coppinger the News-Free Press, beginning his Tenn. to the late Eddie Garner grew up in Suffolk, Va. where he four sons: R. Keith Doughtie of said in a statement. time on the loading dock in 1951 Churchwell and Jessie Francis met his wife, Kaye Sadler, in fi rst Martinez, Cal.; Patrick Lee Dough- “We still laugh in the offi ce as a “dock boy” and working his Hicks Churchwell. grade. tie and wife, Kimberly of Mur- about some of his antics, including way up. He called those years “the He was also preceded in death They married in 1961 after he freesboro; Lee Michael Doughtie the day Curtis brought a wheelbar- best of my life.” by his wife Barbara Crosby enlisted in the Army, in which he and his wife Michele of Murfrees- row into the commission room to He also served for a time as Churchwell, son Don Churchwell served for fi ve years. He began show his support for a wheel tax. circulation and advertising director and granddaughters Chelsea and working in the newspaper industry See OBITS Page 8 Paulson leaves MTSU dean’s post to focus on Free Speech Center

BRINLEY HINEMAN TODAY and an work to be done.” Although Paulson will have an Amendment and free speech.” The Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro attorney, he’s On top of planning for the Free offi ce, the center isn’t exactly a During Paulson’s tenure, stu- July 25, 2019 called MTSU’s Speech Center — a First Amend- brick and mortar building. Rather, dents have gone to the Grammy campus home, ment advocacy hub that will aim Oppmann said, “it’s a movement, Awards, Bonnaroo Music and Arts After steering Middle Tennessee Murfeesboro, since to provoke thoughtful discussion not a building.” Festival and, for the fi rst time this State University’s College of Media The key to educating the year, the South By Southwest Film and Entertainment toward na- 2013. As dean, and discourse at college campuses tional acclaim, Dean Ken Paulson he’s propelled across the nation — Paulson will country on the importance of free Festival in Austin, Texas. There, announced he’s stepping down to the creativity of teach courses at the university. speech? “It should feel more like they’ve been able to work along- the media college This is familiar work for the for- entertainment than education,” side media professionals and learn focus on advocating for the First Paulson Amendment, with plans to launch forward, snagging mer newspaper editor: He served Paulson said. the ropes. a public policy center on campus. a heightened reputation during his as president of First Amendment When Paulson arrived at MTSU, McPhee said the dean’s transi- Although the proposal has to be tenure. Center of the Freedom Forum the media college was doing well. tion is just another opportunity approved by the university board “I think Dean Paulson has taken Institute on Vanderbilt Univer- But in recent years and under his for Paulson — and MTSU — to be of trustees, Paulson and other the college to what we call the next sity’s campus for more than a guidance, it has fl ourished, accord- pioneers in an area “badly needed MTSU offi cials are hopeful the Free level — and that’s not a cliche,” decade and launched “1 for All,” ing to faculty and administrators. in our country.” Speech Center will get the green MTSU President Sidney McPhee a nonpartisan organization that His arrival was the impetus for the He’s not alone in that sentiment. light in the coming weeks. said, citing the work Paulson did campaigned at universities fi ghting college to gain national acclaim. “Our fi eld is rapidly changing “This has been one of the most to revamp the media programs and for the fi ve rights guaranteed in the “The college is much more of a and he’s helped the college change intellectually stimulating and changing the format of WMOT, an First Amendment. national player in terms of expe- our direction,” journalism profes- rewarding experiences of my life,” NPR-affi liated radio station housed “We don’t do politics,” Paulson rience we can give our students,” sor Leon Alligood said. “That he Paulson said. on the university campus. said. “We do education. ... The university Provost Mark Byrnes is, at heart, a defender of the First Paulson has a rich background Although he had made plans to real free speech crisis is very few said. ”He’s been a great dean, but Amendment and supported our as a protector of First Amendment step down from his current role Americans understand what free I’m excited to see his work as a mission to train future defenders of rights. The former editor of USA Aug. 1, Paulson said “there’s still speech is about.” professor and advocate for the First free speech, has been appreciated.” Page 6 • The Tennessee Press • August 2019 RJI Fellow helps Missouri teens engage with local newspapers

News outlets need the buy-in Democrat, two of media outlets, says Gendron. The and trust of teens as news targets RJI Gendron’s newspa- 2016 presidential election revealed now and in the future, says Nico per partners that there are often bubbles when Gendron, freelancer and creative GUEST The fi nal part of it comes to coverage of the country, strategist at The New York Times. her fellowship will and the middle of the country isn’t That inspired her to tackle a COLUMN include conducting always covered as well by the larg- fellowship project at the Donald a text-messaging er legacy outlets, she says. Trump’s JENNIFER NELSON W. Reynolds Journalism Institute survey with the win shocked some coastal publi- to help a group of Missouri teens students to learn cations like The New York Times see themselves in news and see the more about their that had predicted Clinton would value of news. news consump- win, she says. But as she’s learned, “If you see yourself refl ected schools — four of which don’t have tion habits, which it’s hard to report on a community Photo by Nate Brown, RJI in your local paper or the media a student newspaper — to help could be useful to when you’re not from there. overall, you’ll see the media as a students publish a story in their news outlets inter- Nico Gendron (left) meets with students. The teens in the survey indicated resource and news as worth read- local paper. ested in reaching that they see themselves in their ing,” says Gendron. This project “gives students an a geographically she learned that they don’t see local media more, particularly if She says she believes there’s opportunity to engage with the diverse Generation Z audience. themselves in pop culture like teen they are in sports or another school no better way to see the value of community’s newspaper where the She says she’s curious to see if the publications or large legacy outlets. activity that the newspaper might news and see oneself in it than student gets a better understanding school that does have a student They primarily see themselves cover. to develop a story from start to of the newspaper’s role and impor- newspaper creates an environment painted in a stereotypical light such “I believe coverage of city fi nish. During the fi rst part of her tance in the community,” says Gary where students are more interested as “poor, ignorant and uncultured governments and school districts fellowship, Gendron is connecting Castor, managing editor of Central in producing and consuming news. Midwesterners,” she says. should be the heart and soul of a local community newspapers with Missouri Newspapers, which owns During an informal survey of Teens aren’t the only ones who See NELSON Page 8 students from fi ve Missouri high the Fulton Sun and California the Missouri teens, Gendron says don’t see themselves in large legacy A design guy off ers tips for how writers can do better

As many of you know by now, about fi ve people running for of- I’ll be retiring at the end of this BY fi ce, it’s much better to run a pack- year . . . perhaps sooner. I’ve been age of fi ve separate stories—one consulting since June 1989. Thir- DESIGN on each of the candidates—than ty years is a long time and I’m one long piece on all of them. already shifting my full attention BE CLEAR: Throw the jargon to Julia, family, grandkids and ED HENNINGER in the junk bin. Just what is a guitar. “feasibility study,” really? And Over for the next few months, what does “ubiquitous” mean? If I’m offering some of my best col- ing meaning to readers’ lives. But it’s something your 12-year-old umns from the past few years. just how do we do that? daughter doesn’t understand, odds This one focuses on advice to Here are some points I’d share are your reader won’t, either. writers. with those who write for news- PUT THE BIG STUFF FIRST. I have often stated—both on my papers: Readers want to know what blog and during presentations— DO A STORY LINE. Write the your story is all about—without that I am not a friend of writers. gist of your story in one line (or having to wade through several I am a friend of readers. less) across the screen of your paragraphs to read it. So put the Years ago, during a workshop I computer. That one line will help important points fi rst. Save the gave for a client, a reporter blurt- less-important material and the you stay on topic as you write. If Illustration by Ed Henninger ed out: “But we’re in the business you can’t put it into one sentence, background paragraphs for later of writing.” then you’re going to struggle. in the story. Newspapering is not just about writing. “No, we are not,” I said, slowly BE BRIEF. You might think USE QUOTES. I recall hearing and carefully mouthing each your story has to be long for it to time and again the maxim: “Quotes USE BY-THE-NUMBERS BOXES. I could spend hours talking word to make my position clear. be complete. Nope. It has to be as write the story for you.” That’s Like infoboxes, by-the-numbers with reporters and writers. I re- “We are in the business of bring- brief as possible. Why? Because true. Also, quotes bring a humani- boxes can help you clear the story spect who they are and I respect ing meaning to readers’ lives.” readers will see that your article ty and credibility to the story. of details that get in the way of how hard they work. But I really Now, that wasn’t my statement. goes on . . . and on . . . and on . . . USE INFOBOXES. A newsroom the narrative. And they often want to share with them that they It’s actually the single most im- and they will stop reading (if they quip that goes w-a-a-a-y back serve as a great hook to get read- need to pay less attention to how portant sentence in “On Writing ever start). They will decide they suggests: “Never let the facts get ers into your story. they write—and more attention to Well,” by William Zinsser. I rec- don’t have time to read your entire in the way of a good story.” That’s WRITE FOR YOUR READER. how readers read. ommend Zinsser’s book time and piece. If you can’t be brief . . . exactly what an infobox can do Remember who your boss is. Your again—and many of those who BREAK IT UP. Find ways to cut for you. Use the infobox to list the boss is not your editor. Your boss ED HENNINGER, director of have taken my advice and read it your story into pieces that make cold, hard facts wherever possi- is not your publisher. Your boss is Henninger Consulting. E-mail: have thanked me for it. it easier to follow, easier to read. ble, saving the text for narrative, not your source. Your boss is . . . [email protected]. We are in the business of bring- If, for example, you have a story quotes and overview. your reader. Phone: 803-325-5252. August 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 7

2019 TPA SUMMER CONVENTION RECEPTION, JULY 18, TENNESSEE AQUARIUM, CHATTANOOGA (CONT. FROM PAGE 1)

All photos by Tony Centonze, for the Tennessee Press Association Jeff DeLoach, Chattanooga Times Elenora E. Edwards, Clinton, Tenn.; Deborah Fisher, Tennessee Coalition Outgoing TPA president Doug Horne (left), Republic Newspapers, Free Press, which hosted the two- for Open Government, Nashville; Sarah Fisher; and Amy Weaver, Vision Knoxville, initiates the ceremonial passing of the president’s gavel to day TPA Summer Convention, gives Data; were among the many convention attendees who turned out to incoming president Chris Vass, Chattanooga Times Free Press. This was opening remarks at the convention enjoy the ceremonies and an abundance of hors d’oeuvres during the during the 2019 TPA Summer Convention Reception held July 18 at the reception held July 18 at the Ten- 2019 TPA Summer Convention Reception held July 18 at the Tennessee Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. nessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. Aquarium in Chattanooga.

Carol Parkins; Calvin Anderson, The New Tri-State Defender, Mem- Charles Primm, UT Media and Internal Relations, Knoxville; Dennis Richardson (leaning on rail in back), Magic Valley Publish- phis; and Victor Parkins, The Mirror-Exchange, Milan. Catherine Luther, UT School of Journalism & Electronic Media, ing, with a whole bunch of Richardson family members at the 2019 Knoxville; and Amy Blakely, UT Media and Internal Relations. TPA Summer Convention Reception at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Carrie Peppers and Danny Peppers, Stewart Marion (Bud) Thomasson, Mandi Thomasson, and Scott Whaley and Lisa Whaley, Chester County Sylvia and Sen. Todd Gardenhire, Dist. 10, Chat- County Standard, Dover, were among the dozens Jana Thomasson, The Mountain Press, Sevierville, Independent, Henderson, seem to be enjoying tanooga, are joined by Sen. Bo Watson, Dist. 11, who turned out for the July 18 reception. made the TPA Summer Convention a family aff air. the convention reception. Hixson, during the convention reception. Page 8 • The Tennessee Press • August 2019 Amendment to Healthy Workplace Act addresses abusive behavior Currently, a private sector Ten- by non-employees for promotional The United States Court of Ap- contract changes. nessee Employer may be liable for or organizational activity. The peals for the 7th Circuit, aligning 2. Unilaterally granting the claims for infl iction of mental dis- LEGAL fact that a cafeteria located on itself with the 8th, 6th and 2nd benefi t would violate the National tress based on its employee’s abu- UPDATE the Employer’s private property is Circuits, recently held that ex- Labor Relations Act. sive conduct if they believe they open to the public does not mean treme obesity is not an actionable The NLRB Ruled that it “has are a victim of bullying. On April that an Employer must allow disability under the ADA unless long recognized that an Employer 23, 2019, Governor Bill Lee signed any non-employee access for any caused by a physiological condi- has the right to treat represented L. MICHAEL ZINSER an Amendment to the Healthy purpose.” tion. The employee was required and unrepresented employees Workplace Act that provides that Bottom line, Employers are no to undergo a fi tness for duty test differently, so long as the different a private sector Employer can NLRB recognizes private longer required to allow non-em- before returning to work after a treatment is not discriminatorily ployee union solicitation in areas obtain legal immunity if it adopts bout of the fl u. He was required motivated.” The Board found property rights of their property just because a statutory model policy or adopts to pass a special assessment due to the Employer’s justifi cations a similar policy that satisfi es the Overturning a 38-year-old these areas are open to the public. his weight of over 400 pounds. He Employers are again in control were lawful. If the unions were goals set forth in the new statute. precedent, the NLRB recently exceeded their weight requirement “unwilling to entertain proposed The law immunizes a private over what activities may take to operate the bus and was later ruled that Employers may lawfully midterm modifi cations and insist- Employer from suit for negligent prohibit non-employee union place on their private property. terminated. ed on adhering to the terms of the or intentional infl iction of emo- solicitation in public spaces on The employee sued under the contracts… the unions were going tional stress based on its employ- their property absent evidence of Americans with Disabilities Act. Facebook video kills to have to live with the limitations ees’ conduct if they adopt either discriminatory enforcement. In employee FMLA claim claiming his extreme obesity was the model policy in the act or a the past 4 decades, the NLRB has a disability. The Court ruled that of their contractual benefi ts along policy that conforms to the act. forced Employers to allow non-em- An employee was on an ap- an individual’s weight is generally with their advantages.” The Board The new law does nothing to ployee union organizers to engage proved FMLA leave from his job. a physical characteristic that qual- agreed that unilaterally granting limit the personal liability of the in solicitation in areas such as While on leave, he decided to go ifi es as a physical impairment only the holiday would constitute a employee who is the bully. The cafeterias and restaurants where on a fi shing trip and a coworker if it falls outside the normal range unilateral change and a violation new law does nothing to immu- the Employer had opened up its started live streaming the fi sh- and it occurs as the result of a of the Act because the parties’ nize the individual employee private property to the public. The ing trip on Facebook. Another physiological disorder. There was Collective Bargaining Agreement bully. new decision reverses this. coworker showed the video to the no physiological disorder present specifi cally addressed holidays. The key points to a qualifying In the particular case, the employee’s Supervisor who fi red in this case. In conclusion, the Board decided policy are: Employer removed two non-em- him for dishonesty. that the Employer’s decision to • A defi nition of abusive con- ployee union organizers from the The U.S. District Court in Cal- Union employees denied exclude the union employees was duct cafeteria; the non-employee union ifornia easily concluded that the simply a refl ection of the “com- • Expectations of Supervisors organizers were sitting at tables employee had dishonestly used his new holiday peting forces and counteracting • All employees must treat each on which they had displayed but- leave by going fi shing. Signifi - After a profi table quarter, the pressers that were a part of the other with dignity and respect tons and pins. There was another cantly, the Court rejected em- Employer granted only its non- collective bargaining relationship.” • Anti-retaliation provision non-employee in the cafeteria eat- ployee arguments that the fi shing union employees a one-time paid trip was not inconsistent with his • Training for Supervisors and ing lunch with an employee of the day off to show its appreciation for L. Michael Zinser is president medical restrictions and he went employees Company. That individual was its employees. A union fi led an fi shing between the hours of his of The Zinser Law Firm, P.C., in • An effective complaint proce- not removed. The new decision unfair labor practice. The repre- normal shift. The court ruled that Nashville, Tenn. He can be reached dure eliminates the so-called “public sented employees were excluded dishonesty was the Employer’s at 615.255.9700 and Implementing such a policy space” exception. The Board ruled for two reasons: motive for discharge. Dishonesty [email protected]. in the workplace improves the that to allow such exception was 1. The Employer was not is clearly a lawful basis for termi- workplace environment and pro- irreconcilable with well-estab- inclined to encourage the union nation. vides immunity for the Employers lished Supreme Court precedent. to bargain over granting this ad- TRACKS from Page 4 should any bullying claims arise The Board specifi cally stated: ditional benefi t because the union Morbid obesity alone not in the workplace. “An Employer does not have the had in the past refused to agree to Hensley comes to the Citizen duty to allow the use of its facility a disability the Company’s requested midterm Tribune as newspapers fi nd them- selves in a period of transition. But, Hensley said he is not letting that NELSON from Page 6 they like to consume, and what way for more students, especially interested in reporting news. deter him and he plans on bringing they do with that information they those from schools without a stu- She’s fi nalizing a proposal to get some ideas to the table. community newspaper’s coverage consume. dent newspaper, to publish stories funding for a program that would He said he felt the Citizen plan,” says Castor. “From that, According to 2017 research by and learn about the value of the connect one or two students with Tribune is well ingrained into the you can build strong feature and Marketing Charts, 49 percent of news and journalism. their local newspaper where they community, which is something expanded coverage of other areas teens (13-18) indicated that they She learned from a survey that would work with a writer or editor newspapers need to do and the such as business and healthcare.” consumed news on social media her fellowship team conducted of mentor. She says this could be a Morristown newspaper is already the day before the survey, with the teachers about why they didn’t good solution for students who on solid ground. Survey about news highest source being Facebook at have a student newspaper. Survey want to produce news, but aren’t “I love circulation,” he said. “I consumption habits 47 percent followed by YouTube at participants said one reason they able to because of a lack of a stu- believe in what we do.” 14 percent and Twitter at 13 per- felt the school didn’t have a news- dent newspaper. He said he believes in newspapers As part of her fellowship project cent. Forty-seven percent said they paper was because their schools Jennifer Nelson is the senior infor- being a fabric of their communities. Gendron is interested in learning got news from family members the were small and they didn’t know mation specialist at the Donald W. “I still believe a newspaper is more about the news and informa- day before the survey and indicated if they’d have enough interest to Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI). vital to our community, to our way tion consumption habits from the they had more trust in family (65 sustain a newspaper. However, Previously, she was the news editor of life, to our democracy, to our po- students including things like their percent) than news outlets (about she also learned that 78 percent of the Osceola (Iowa) Sentinel-Tri- litical system,” he said. “That’s why “go to” websites and social media 25 percent). of survey participants believed at bune. This story was originally I’m so passionate in delivering this platforms, the kinds of information Gendron wants to help pave the least some of the students would be published by RJI January 29, 2019. product. Because I think it’s vital.” August 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 9 Continuity, cooperation, credibility and commitment PETER W. WAGNER blogs? story in their newspaper. why they should not. and invest. N’West Iowa Review In 2018, the entire U.S. news We need, as an industry, to be- Today’s electronic media is The paper’s COMMITMENT July 1, 2019 industry – print and broadcast – lieve in ourselves and TELL OUR overloaded with as many differ- to building a better community One of our printing customers made an estimated $5.1 billion STORY. ing opinion blog sites, ideas and makes the local publication the includes the following observation from digital advertising. And No other information source voices - many of them shortsight- town’s leading cheerleader for all just above the signature line on those dollars were spread out has the reach of our publications. ed and biased - as there are stars important events and projects. all his emails: across scores of companies. Broadcast, digital and social in the sky Hometown newspapers support It was of little help during an media are targeted and cannot Local communities need their “To say you don’t need news- community with their stories, age where all newsrooms were have that reach. The local paper community newspaper to bring papers because you’ve got the donated advertising space, time internet is like saying you don’t cutting jobs and many small-town provides much needed CONTINU- everyone’s ideas together. papers were closing their doors and often their own dollars. need farmers because you’ve got a ITY. Newspapers also assure forever. Locally written and edited CREDIBILITY. A newspaper’s Now how can Google match grocery store.” Meanwhile, according to a papers are the most reliable link future depends on earning and that? In almost every community report from the News Media Alli- to the past, as well as the most keeping the respect of local read- the local paper is the fi rst recorder ance, Google almost matched the dependable source of informa- ers, advertisers and community Looking for good local sales of news. Little Joe Brown might industry’s total digital-ad revenue tive details regarding what is leaders. Newspapers cannot afford training for your paper or group? have hit a home run at last week’s with $4.7 billion simply providing happening that day or week. The to get the facts wrong or to take Contact Peter W. Wagner at (cell) Pee Wee game, but only a few are search engine assistance to fi nd- community newspaper provides sides when reporting a story. A 712-348-3550 or pww@iowain- going to know about it until it is ing that locally-produced news. CONTINUITY across various com- newspaper’s reputation depends foramtion.com. reported in the hometown paper. 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This that digital source meets print’s Google gathers when users click As the media connecting with when the same person says, “I free monthly GET REAL newslet- standards of balanced reporting, on news articles. the greatest number of local read it in the paper,” he is sharing ter is written exclusively for state fact checking and professional While the local paper collects families, the paper is in a posi- the information as a fact. editing, it will never have the and clearly presents the news, it tion to educate, encourage and And fi nally, the men and and national press associations credibility attached to print. is Google and not the hometown clearly explain “why” something women who own, manage and and distributed by them to their So why is the printed paper, newspaper that’s getting wealthy is happening or needs to happen produce a local newspaper live members. To get Wagner’s free the long-acknowledged source off the tedious detail work. As in the community. 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OBITS from Page 5 ple, and went the children: Tim and Richie Hous- ers and friends and verifi ed,” said former News extra mile to get ley, Tony Housley (Tammy), and remember Mr. Sentinel features editor Sherri boro; and Jay Alison Doughtie of the information Christie Early (Mark). In addition Jordan, 91, who Gardner Howell. Murfreesboro; sister, Ann Grandy that told the story he is survived by 17 grandchildren died July 3 after As a reporter, Mr. Jordan of Chesapeake, Va., and brother, associated with and 12 great-grandchildren; brother battling pneu- covered several major stories, Bill Doughtie; nine grandchildren; his photos.” Grant Housley, and several nieces monia. including the 1951 mayoral race and three great-granddaughters. Whenever and nephews. Mr. Jordan between Jimmy Elmore and Submitted he was needed, Former Standard Banner Sports started on the George Dempster (which kept July 2019 Housley took the Editor Darren Reese says, “Fifteen copy desk at him at the voting precinct until Housley Jordan John Ronnie (J.R.) time to show his years ago, I was just a kid writing the Knoxville 3:30 a.m.); a 1953 boat explo- Housley dedication to the for a local paper. Ronnie and I Journal in 1946 sion that killed Juvenile Court community through his photog- spent nights on the road together, and worked there until 1968, mi- Judge Hu B. Webster and others Kind, caring, warm, and always raphy. School staff appreciated me as the writer and him as the nus two years serving in the U.S. attending a Republican party demonstrating a love of God and his “going above and beyond” to photographer. He encouraged me Navy. He then moved to the News on Fort Loudoun Lake; and the his family were all words used by a highlight the students’ accomplish- to pick up a camera … taught me Sentinel, from which he retired “urban renewal” of predominant- community following the unex- ments. how to be a photographer and how in 1989. ly black downtown neighbors to pected passing of Ronnie Housley Kim Cook, production manager to interact with people. Just that He variously worked as a copy make way for the Knoxville Civic on June 29. at The Standard Banner, has known one spark he put in me, changed editor, reporter, assistant city Coliseum and then-Hyatt Regency The well-known photographer Housley since he started working my life forever.” editor and entertainment editor, hotel. worked for The Standard Banner as a photographer. “What stood out The Standard Banner, helping to conceive of and design Knoxville News Sentinel for more than 18 years. most was Ronnie’s love for his fam- Jefferson City the weekly Showtime tabloid that July 4, 2019 “Ronnie may have been the most ily and his church,” she said. “He June 29, 2019 was the predecessor to today’s Go visible member of the newspaper’s would stop by the offi ce and often Knoxville entertainment section. staff,” Publisher Dale Gentry said. shared photos and news of his fam- “Frank Jordan and his part- JUDGES NEEDED! TPA needs Judges for the Texas “He did it all – covering school and ily – especially his grandchildren Frank Jordan ner-in-entertainment (copy Press Association’s Better News- sports events, parades, ribbon cut- and his great-grandchildren. He was In 42 years as a newspaper editor) Gerry Segroves were the paper Contest in mid to late tings, and class reunions … taking so proud of all of them.” man, Frank Jordan wrote a lot of backbone of the News-Sentinel October. Please sign up at: thousands of pictures over the years. Housley leaves behind a large stories, told a lot of stories and entertainment sections back “Besides being an award-win- family. He is survived by his loving passed a lot of knowledge to a lot when everything had to be me- tinyurl.com/JudgesforTX2019 ning photographer, he loved peo- wife, Janice Still Housley; four of people. That’s how co-work- ticulously typed into the system or email [email protected]. Page 10 • The Tennessee Press • August 2019 Hamilton County School Board and TN Risk Management Trust miss point on secret settlement

The Hamilton County School of Memphis that the city had will- The Court of Appeals said leasing one of the agreements, as Board’s attorney in May fi nally TCOG fully violated the Tennessee Public that “the question of whether a reported in the Times Free Press: revealed to school board members Records Act because it had known settlement agreement in litigation “I understand that Mr. (Charles) the settlement payout amount of BLOG government settlements were pub- against a city is subject to disclo- Purcell (the attorney for TRMT) $750,000 to a student assaulted lic records and any confi dentiality sure under the Public Records was able to use the attorney gen- with a pool cue during a basketball agreement entered into by the city Act was decided in Contemporary eral’s position to persuade the Doe tournament trip. DEBORAH FISHER would be contrary to law. Thus the Media, Inc. v. City of Memphis.” attorney to waive the confi dentiali- Board attorney Scott Bennett had city had to pay the full amount of With the law so settled and ty agreement.” claimed publicly since the fall of the newspaper’s reasonable attor- known in this area, the Court The fact that the school board 2018 that this amount was confi den- said “An agreement by a govern- neys’ fees and costs. found the city of Lebanon willful and the Tennessee Risk Man- tial because its insurer had entered mental agency to restrict public “A governmental entity can- in its attempt to prevent disclosure agement Trust probably illegally access to public records that are into a confi dentiality agreement not enter into confi dentiality to The Tennessean and remanded entered into or agreed to secret not exempt under state law violates with the student and his family. agreements with regard to public the case back for a full award of settlements seems to be lost. public policy and is unenforceable.” There is still another student records,” the Court said. “The idea reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs I do not know what will happen In responding to a question from with whom the school board to the newspaper. next. But the citizens of Chattanoo- an emergency communications reached a secret settlement payout. With such clarity in the record, ga, and citizens of this state whose district that had entered into a Bennett has not released that and fresh letters from the Attorney schools boards and other govern- confi dentiality agreement, it said, amount, saying it was agreed to be “By entering into an agreement General and Offi ce of Open Records ment entities pay insurance premi- put under seal in federal court. to restrict access to public records Counsel to the school board and ums to the Tennessee Risk Man- The Tennessee Attorney General for which no statutory exemption Tennessee Risk Management Trust agement Trust, might consider why and the Offi ce of Open Records is available, the district would be urging disclosure of both settle- this issue is of such importance. Counsel have both weighed in on attempting to create a new exemp- ment agreements, it is somewhat Contrary to any self-serving and the matter — and told the school tion from the Public Records Act,” remarkable that the continued implausible argument otherwise, board and its insurer, the Tennes- which is not allowable. position appears to reject what is so our history must surely convince see Risk Management Trust — that apparently before them. us that secrecy that hides the scope In May 1999, the Court of Ap- of entering into confi dentiality the law is clear that settlement peals reached the same conclusion The city of Lebanon’s insurer of government mistakes from the agreements with respect to public agreements between govern- in a case involving a newspaper’s was a private company. The school people will not make government records is repugnant to and would ing bodies and private parties request for a settlement agreement board’s insurer, the Tennessee Risk better. thwart the purpose and policy of are public records. Further, any between the city of Memphis and Management Trust, is very likely It is only through transparency the Act. Thus, the City could not non-disclosure agreement or confi - the family of man who died while considered a government entity that citizens have a full account- dentiality agreement would make being restrained by the Memphis lawfully enter into the agreement under the law, also subject to the ing of the impact of government the settlement agreement void and Police Department. After the news- which it entered into with the . . Public Records Act, according to the decisions and that our chance to unenforceable paper sued under the Tennessee . family to keep the terms of the Offi ce of Open Records Counsel. maintain self-governance will In fact, this is not new and un- Public Records Act, the city fi nally public record confi dential.” The school board’s attorney continue. settled law. It has been recognized released the settlement document In 2004, the Court in The seems to hang onto the idea that by the Court of Appeals at least which it had previously said it was Tennessean v. the City of Lebanon somehow the settlement agreement Deborah Fisher is the executive twice since 1999, and has been the prevented from doing because it reached this conclusion again in can continue to be confi dential director of the Tennessee Coalition opinion of the Tennessee Attorney was under seal in federal court. a case in which Lebanon paid a unless the student’s family agrees for Open Government (TCOG). This General since 1996. On appeal, the Court found in settlement to a widow of a man to make it public. blog originally was published May In 1996, the Attorney General Contemporary Media Inc. v. City mistakenly shot by police. Bennett’s explanation for re- 18, 2019, on the TCOG website. Hamblen County Commission banishes cameras to back of room at meetings MATT LAKIN space in the county’s main court- outright. Any such ban would online and shoots video only of said the courtroom, which holds Knoxville News Sentinel May 23, 2019 room, where the commission holds most likely violate Tennessee’s meetings by the full commission a capacity of about 120 people, its regular meetings, puts cameras constitution, which guarantees — not meetings of the various has bad acoustics and her camera Hamblen County commissioners at commissioners’ elbows and the right to examine government committees and subcommittees. won’t pick up sound clearly from passed a new rule Thursday night, creates disruptions. proceedings, and the state’s Open Noe, who lives in Morristown the back. May 23, that banishes cameras to “We don’t want them to stop Meetings Act. and practices law in Knoxville, “If that’s the case, she needs to the back of the room at commis- recording,” Goins said. “It’s noth- But courts have generally said that’s why she started shoot- get a better camera,” Goins said. sion meetings. ing against (Noe). We just want allowed government bodies to ing videos and posting them to The county allows its videogra- Some residents say that change them to move to the back. They’re place “reasonable” rules on photo YouTube. pher to plug into the sound system squelches the public’s right to know. talking amongst themselves, right and video coverage of meetings, “The committee meetings are at meetings, but “we’d have to talk “It’s pretty much a death knell there next to the table.” said Deborah Fisher, director of where the real decisions get made,” about” letting anyone else do so, for me,” said Linda Noe, an at- The change took effect June 1. the Tennessee Coalition for Open she said. “All they do at the regular Mayor Bill Brittain said. torney and former commissioner Cameras will still be allowed up Government. meetings is cast votes and push “We’d consider it,” he said. who’s been videotaping meetings front during presentations and “They need to have a clearly buttons. It’s fascinating when Noe said she’s not going away. for a decade or more. “I won’t be proclamations but must be moved stated reason,” Fisher said. “If you start really watching every- She plans to press commissioners able to hear anything from all the to the back during commission there’s no reason given, I would thing. Otherwise it’s like being to start taping and broadcasting way in the back.” and committee business. question it.” dropped into the middle of ‘Game committee meetings as well. “But The commission approved the Hamblen County employs a of Thrones’ never having seen an I want to see if we can work out a change by a 10-2 vote. Commis- camera operator who shoots video episode.” win-win. Surely they will consider sioner Tim Goins, who sponsored ‘Reasonable rules’ of regular commission meetings to Noe said no one’s ever com- putting concrete action behind all the rule change, said no one’s The rule change doesn’t ban air on local public access stations. plained about her talking or oth- the transparency talk when there’s being shut out. He says cramped cameras or video recording The county doesn’t post the videos erwise disrupting a meeting. She no extra cost.” August 2019 • The Tennessee Press • Page 11

IMMIGRATION from Page 12 then the deputy executive associ- “Every facility she passed through detention, she said she did not see due to the signifi cant stress caused ate director for ICE’s Enforcement could have had different sets of a doctor. by detention? How many children criminal record. and Removal Operations, argued it standards that they have to adhere Other pregnant women detained are born with developmental issues Records provided by ICE showed brought the treatment of pregnant to,” Lopez said of Puerto Diaz. by ICE have reported similar or other medical problems due to a clear increase in the detention of women in line with the treatment Inconsistent care and stress during experiences, with some claiming the lack of medical care? There is pregnant women following policy of others within the immigration they endured serious medical pregnancy can negatively impact no way of knowing.” changes made by the president. system. complications with their pregnancy, the mother and the baby, leading to When Puerto Diaz was released “While (Enforcement and The American Immigration Law- complications with the pregnancy including miscarriages. Removal Operations) makes every from ICE detention, she was able to yers Association called the policy and birth and impacting fetal devel- In 2017, the ACLU, American effort to arrest aliens who threaten schedule a visit with her physician, change “an egregious human rights opment, which can lead to lifelong Immigration Council and fi ve other public safety, no criminal action or whom she normally sees every offense.” developmental issues for the child. organizations fi led a complaint with conviction is required for ERO to act ICE, nestled within the United Immigration advocates argued the Department of Homeland Secu- two weeks. For many people in on an individual case. There is no States Department of Homeland rity over the treatment of 10 women detention, that moment might never category of alien exempt from im- in a letter to the Department of Security, was already a secretive Homeland Security that ICE deten- who were detained at centers in come. migration enforcement,” according agency inside a government depart- Texas, California, Washington and tion adds signifi cant stress to even a There are no public defenders in to the agency. ment made impermeable by design. New Mexico. routine pregnancy. the immigration system, so individ- Much of what ICE does — includ- Two of those women had “The already considerable stress of uals must either navigate a complex ing arrests of people in the country miscarriages while in ICE custody, Changing policies, secret taking care of one’s health is severely system — often not in their native arrests illegally — is not public. according to the advocacy However, the same groups. language — themselves, or hire a A few years ago, Puerto Diaz policy directive that The other eight women private attorney. While pro-bono would have been an unlikely target prompted offi cials to reported issues ranging immigration lawyers exist, most im- for immigration offi cials. In addition arrest more pregnant from stomach pains, migration attorneys cost signifi cant to being pregnant, a search of local, women also changed the nausea and anxiety to fees to retain. state and federal court records did agency’s record-keeping vomiting blood, head- In 2016, the American Immi- not indicate Puerto Diaz had a requirements, making it aches and symptoms of gration Council examined more criminal history. more diffi cult to monitor depression. Some, who than 1.2 million deportation cases Under previous administrations, the agency’s doings, said were detained with their between 2007 and 2012 and found immigration offi cials were steered Victoria Lopez, senior staff children, reported it was 37 percent of all immigrants secure away from arresting people who attorney with the ACLU diffi cult to care for the legal representation in deportation were in the country illegally but had National Prison Project. children because of the cases. That drops to 14 percent if not committed other infractions. “Clearly, this policy in physical pain they were in ICE had also been directed not to particular and the ICE related to their pregnan- an individual does not secure legal detain pregnant women except in detention system can have cies. Another woman said counsel before being detained by exceptional circumstances, such terrible effects on individ- her request for vegetarian ICE. The study found defendants as a violent criminal history. In ual people’s lives,” Lopez Photo by Yalonda M. James, Memphis Commercial Appeal meals was denied, she with attorneys were more likely December 2017, Trump directed im- said. “With this policy, in was not given suffi cient to be released from detention and migration offi cials to detain anyone particular, we see how the A crowd of advocates and supporters march during prenatal vitamins and that more likely to apply for and secure an immigrant candlelight vigil from Martyrs Park to — including pregnant women — in agency is stripping away she was put in a cell on deportation relief. the country illegally. Beale Street, in Memphis, on July 28, 2017. information sharing and the second fl oor, requiring Regardless of legal representation, ICE offi cials said the agency start- information gathering that her to frequently climb as more immigrants are detained, ed tracking pregnancy as a deten- is important for oversight.” compounded by the extreme circum- stairs, which made her feel weak. more women like Puerto Diaz who tion statistic — for medical purposes Lopez said the agency had not stances of being detained where one Katie Shepherd, national ad- likely would not have have been ar- rather than statistical reporting responded to Freedom of Informa- cannot access necessary medical care vocacy counsel at the American purposes — in 2016. From Feb. 1 to tion Act requests from the ACLU and support, often experiencing sep- Immigration Council, said she was rested by ICE previously could end Sept. 30, 2016, 353 pregnant wom- regarding the number of women in aration from one’s family, including not aware of any signifi cant action up in detention, with the decision en were booked into ICE custody, ICE detention and policies and pro- very young children, and the uncer- that had been taken in response to to release them or keep them in according to ICE. cedures relating to their treatment tainty of immigration proceedings,” that complaint. detention ultimately left up to ICE From Oct. 1, 2016, to Sept. 18, in detention. She said the agency’s according to the letter. offi cials on the ground. Immigra- 2017, 525 pregnant women were lack of transparency was harmful Puerto Diaz said her doctor has Importance of attorneys tion advocates and attorneys worry booked into ICE custody (fi gures for people in detention and the pub- warned her she is at an elevated this could result in more people for the last two weeks of September Shepherd said she has seen lic as a whole and raised questions risk of preeclampsia due to her with complex medical needs being 2017 were not available). about whether the government high blood pressure and has been higher instances of women detained From Oct. 1, 2017, to Aug. 31, in their second and third trimesters placed in detention facilities that agency is being held accountable. advised to avoid stress. 2018, 1,655 pregnant women were since ICE detention policies were are not set up to deal with pregnant Preeclampsia — characterized booked into ICE custody. changed and has seen a disturbing individuals and are often far from by headaches, sudden weight gain, Information about the number Pregnant and imprisoned increase in pregnant children, 16 or hospitals. of pregnant women detained since ICE detention facilities have swelling and changes in vision — 17 years old, being detained. She Puerto Diaz said she never imag- and other hypertensive pregnancy Sept. 1 was not available, and standards of care to adhere to, said she is also concerned about ined she would be arrested by ICE. disorders are leading causes of removals — deportations and volun- but depending on the facility, the the impact detention can have on After her detention, she was happy tary returns — of pregnant women standards could have been written maternal and infant deaths, causing pregnant women after they leave about 76,000 maternal deaths and to be home, but she remains in lim- are not tracked by ICE. in 2000, 2008 or 2011, all of which ICE custody. bo as she pursues legal residency. Women in their third trimester 500,000 infant deaths around the give different guidance on how “After a woman has been re- Her attorney said there are several generally remain exempt because to address detainee physical and world annually. leased — or deported — it may be legal avenues to explore, but there they cannot fl y, but other pregnant mental health. The agency said in ICE policies stipulate pregnant de- impossible to know how the weeks women are evaluated for release on 2014 that it was implementing the tainees will be given “close medical or months of incarceration may was a chance Puerto Diaz could a case-by-case basis, immigration 2011 standards across the country, supervision” and “shall have access have negatively affected the woman be deported — separated from her offi cials said. but immigration advocates said that to pregnancy services including or her child,” she said in an email. husband and pregnant, in a country The policy change was made as of 2019, not all facilities were routine or specialized prenatal “How many women miscarried she left behind more than a decade public in March 2018. Philip Miller, operating under the 2011 guidelines. care.” In Puerto Diaz’s four days in following her release from custody ago. Page 12 • The Tennessee Press • August 2019

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CORINNE S. KENNEDY Memphis Commercial Appeal March 27, 2019 Carmen Puerto Diaz felt nervous and dizzy. It had been more than 72 hours since she had taken her high blood pressure medication, and she was worried about her unborn baby and herself. On her fourth day in an Immi- gration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, the Memphis res- ident, fi ve months into a high-risk pregnancy, was able to start taking her medication again. However, Puerto Diaz, 33, said she still had not seen a physician since she was arrested during an interview with immigration authorities, a step toward legal residency in the United Photo courtesy of Johnna Main Bailey, for the Memphis Commercial Appeal Photo by Daniel Connolly, Memphis Commercial Appeal States. Carmen Puerto Diaz and her husband on their wedding day, April 28, Several activists were arrested at a protest against immigration deten- Puerto Diaz was one of more than 2011. Puerto Diaz was fi ve months into a high-risk pregnancy when she tion policies outside of the Walter L. Bailey, Jr. Criminal Justice Center in 2,500 pregnant women detained by Memphis. the agency in the past three years, was arrested and detained by ICE offi cials in January 2019. according to ICE. That number has steadily risen since immigration “ICE is committed to ensur- the interview, an ICE agent touched Social media infl uence highlights the opacity of ICE and ing that everyone in our custody her shoulder and told her they the confusion that surrounds much policy changes were implemented by Puerto Diaz was lucky. ICE receives timely access to medical were going to arrest her because a of the immigration system, despite President Donald Trump in 2017. agents were under no legal obli- services and treatment. Compre- deportation order had been issued its current starring role in American While Puerto Diaz did not suffer gation to release her but, with no hensive medical care is provided public discourse. a medical emergency during her in- for her. Puerto Diaz said in a recent warning to her attorney or family, from the moment detainees arrive Overall arrests of undocumented carceration, other pregnant women interview she did not know about she was returned home just before and throughout the entirety of their immigrants have increased since detained by the agency have report- the order. midnight Jan. 19. stay,” she said in an email. ed serious medical issues, including “I told them, ‘You cannot do this Main Bailey and immigration Trump took offi ce. He has issued Puerto Diaz came to Memphis miscarriages. to me, I am pregnant and on medi- advocates said it was unlikely Puer- several immigration-related execu- from Honduras 14 years ago. She The agency was not able to cation,’” she said in Spanish. to Diaz would have been released tive orders freeing up immigration met her husband, an American citi- comment on Puerto Diaz’s case The agent asked if she had her without the social media fi restorm offi cials to make more arrests and zen, through friends and family and specifi cally, but ICE spokeswoman medication with her — she did — that followed her arrest. pursue individuals who previously the two were married in April 2011. Danielle Bennett said all individu- and within a minute Puerto Diaz left Two days after she was arrested, were not targeted, including preg- They are petitioning to get legal sta- als detained by the agency receive the interview with the agents and nationally known immigration nant women and people with no tus for Puerto Diaz, an often lengthy medical, mental health and dental was taken to an ICE offi ce. Her hus- attorney Greg Siskind— a partner at legal process U.S. citizens and examinations within 12 hours of band immediately retrieved Puerto the fi rm where Main Bailey works See IMMIGRATION Page 11 permanent residents can go through arriving at an ICE detention facility Diaz’s medical records and presented — started posting about Puerto Diaz to try to secure legal status for imme- and have access to around-the-clock them to ICE offi cials, but the agency on social media. His initial tweet diate family. The couple was at an emergency care. declined to release her, her attorney, drew 8,200 retweets. immigration interview when Puerto Bennett said the agency spends Johnna Main Bailey, said. Immigration attorneys and activ- Diaz was arrested in January. more than $250 million annually on That afternoon, Jan. 16, ICE ists started tweeting about Puerto detainee health care. As they were about to leave to agents took her to a detention Diaz’s situation and posted phone center in Mason, Tennessee. On Jan. numbers for ICE detention facilities, Tennessee Press Service 18, she was transferred to a deten- urging people to call and advocate tion center in Jena, Louisiana. for her release. Advertising Placement “During that time I felt dizziness “I absolutely think it was the Snapshot and I was really, really worried. hundreds and thousands of phone At that point, I didn’t know if my calls that ICE was fl ooded with at the ROP: Networks: blood pressure was high or was it LaSalle detention center that facilitat- June 2019 $99,537 $14,966 low,” she said. “It was hard.” ed her release,” Main Bailey said. She said she was worried about While Puerto Diaz’s case exem- Photo courtesy of Johnna Main Bailey, Year* as of June 30 $882,681 $114,175 her baby — her fi rst child — and plifi es the importance of legal rep- for the Memphis Commercial Appeal that during her detention, the only resentation in a system where the * The TPS Fiscal Year runs Dec. 1 through Nov. 30 medical care she had access to was vast majority of defendants do not Carmen Puerto Diaz and her hus- occasional blood pressure checks. have access to it, her situation also band on a trip in October 2018.