A copy of my birth certificate was delivered to my doorstep recently. I’ve been waiting to receive this to start the process to get my passport.
I smiled as I opened the envelope to see the document. June 8, 1994. I was born in a hospital in Winchester, Tennessee.
And since my birth, I’ve been lucky to call Tennessee home. I’ve been to the lowest of the low and highest of highs that the Volunteer State has to offer. But sometimes a new venture calls. A new challenge presents itself. I believe that time is now.
I have accepted a new job, an incredible opportunity, in a new state. This will be my last piece as editor of the Chattanooga Times opinion page.
Before I bid you farewell, I don’t want to give you a sap story. I want to give you some advice.