1,000 Words

A Southern Writer's Journal: Johnny Cash at Nickajack

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

But in 1967, the music men in Nashville were saying that the Man in Black was through. He stood six foot two, weighed 150 pounds and had long been strung out on cocaine, pills and booze. Johnny Cash was sick.

The Pulse 2013 Short Story Contest First Place Winner: Interloper

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Back home, we had the world’s best fried chicken, served family-style at every corner, and we heard tales from those who ventured outside our tiny farming community about how there was none to be found.

The Low-End Charm of Boone’s Farm

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

if you spend time inCalifornia and drink wine, chances are you are a fan of Two Buck Chuck. In that far-off nirvana where one can freely purchase wine (or any other kind of beer or liquor) at convenience stores, Trader Joe’s is the go-to grocery store for a certain brand of premium wine with Skid Row pricing. I speak, of course, of Charles Shaw wines, which have gained a passionate following in California for their excellent taste and, more importantly, the $1.99 price tag, hence the nickname.

Resplendent: A Southerner’s Repose

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1,000 Words: A Writer’s Journal” is an occasional feature showcasing essays, stories and anecdotes about Chattanooga, the South and our world.