Franklin ethics commission finds alderman violated ethics code with messages to Nashville airport

With hundreds of bylines in national US publications, here is a selection of Lonnie’s published work, organized by category.

Government & Politics

Illinois Libertarians Rally in Logan Square for Gary Johnson

After a testy debate in Nashville, vice-mayor commits to equity on boards

New group formed to help Tennessee with flood readiness

Sustainability

Bredesen company brings renewable energy to small companies

A Lumber Shortage Puts Demand and Prices for Plastics at an All-Time High. Is It Sustainable?

The real meaning of hillbilly

Appalachia

What Made the Battle of Blair Mountain the Largest Labor Uprising in American History

The Unexpected, Radical Roots of ‘Redneck’

I'm Not A Woman Or A Man And Existing In This Binary World Is Really, Really Hard

LGBTQ+ Issues

What Does Non-Binary Mean? Understanding This LGBTQ Term and Why It’s Important

11 LGBTQ+ Charities to Support All Year Long

Buying Ethical Crystals Shouldn’t Be This Hard

Labor

Women Miners Work to Record a More Complete History of 1980s Labor Strikes

Three Brothers Coffee may become first union shop in town

OK boomer — middle-aged adults are gaining millions of followers on TikTok, proving the app isn't just for Gen Z

AI, Tech & Crypto

AWESOME BUT NIGHTMARISH AI TURNS ANY PERSON INTO A POKÉMON

JAMES WEBB CAPTURES JUPITER IN GLORIOUS INFRARED

Queer String Musician Joe Troop Aims to Help Migrants with New Album

Music

Old Crow Medicine Show Looks Forward at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

J.P. Harris and Chance McCoy Dive Deep Into Appalachian Memory