I am writing this for my dear friend, Mr. Chris Dixon. His mother has been my neighbor for several years. I can say this without any speck of doubt that he is one of the sincerest and caring people that I have ever met. He is always there and willing to help and support everyone […]

In April of this year, the City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1166 which sets up a referendum for the public to vote at this upcoming August 4 election to amend the City Charter relative to the East Ridge municipal judge position.  It is significant that the City Council unanimously approved this Ordinance this past April […]

 I just wanted to take the time to send this email and let you guys know how amazing of an attorney Chris Dixon has been for me. He’s a fantastic person with a good heart who cares about his job and about the people that he helps. He not only went above and beyond but […]

To all my East Ridge friends and concerned citizens: As a former Assistant District Attorney in Hamilton County, former City Attorney for the City of East Ridge and former Municipal Court Judge of East Ridge, I urge each of you to vote against the referendum to make the East Ridge Court Clerk an employee of […]

This editorial is from Tennessee/Lookout Recently, I was shown a video by Phil Williams from NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, the city’s CBS affiliate. As I watched the recording of Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, I became infuriated. This was not about charter schools or Hillsdale College. This was an attack on public […]

I am writing to recommend Chris Dixon for Judge of East Ridge.  I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Dixon for several years, and during this time, I have observed many qualities in him that are hallmarks of successful attorney and judge. Among the qualities I have observed are dedication to work; attention to detail; […]

I am deeply concerned by the actions of the sanitation department here in East Ridge. After my recycle was not picked up on my scheduled day last Friday, I email Mr. (Robert) Parker (head of the sanitation department) telling him so. For the record, this is the third time this year my recycle has NOT […]

I was excited to hear that Chris (Dixon) was running for Municipal Court Judge of East Ridge. I’ve known Chris for the past eight years and he has truly been a good friend. In our neighborhood, we see life similar to how we grew up, you knew your neighbors. I’ve joined Chris and two other […]

I don’t know who else is running but here’s what I do know: Chris Dixon is one heck of an attorney who is not afraid to hold a corrupt East Ridge police officer accountable. East Ridge needs less “good old boy” and more honest justice and accountability regardless of who it is. He is willing […]

This editorial is from Tennessee/Lookout In the wake of the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas,  someone desperately asked: “Why is this happening?” I was shocked by the question because to me, as a theologian, the answer is painfully obvious. American history, culture and social norms are built upon the foundational equation: […]

This editorial is from Tennessee/Lookout Memorial Day usually makes me a bit nostalgic, as I think about not only the men in my family who risked their lives in combat to protect America’s freedoms but about all the families who didn’t get to witness their loved ones return home. I get a little emotional as I […]

This editorial is from Tennessee/Lookout Like many women across the U.S., I’ve been reeling from the news that broke last week about the U.S. Supreme Court’s draft decision that would reverse Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1971 ruling that legalized abortion at the federal level.  As soon as I tweeted, “Looks like the Supreme Court has […]

This editorial is from Tennessee/Lookout On Saturday night, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs posted a tweet: “Allowing homeless people to camp on public property does not help them—it enables them and prevents them from seeking the aid and resources they need to get back on their feet.” Jacobs doubtless tweeted in response to a bill the […]