By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport About six years ago, I had the pleasure to meet a master bladesmith, Burt Foster. He is pretty famous, having appeared on various radio and television shows. He won an episode of “Forged in Fire,” and has routinely won other competitions against master bladesmiths. His knives are known all over … Continue reading In re: Flying Solo
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In re: Touching the Face of God
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport On Monday night, January 27, 1986, I got home late from college. Since I commuted, I decided to either take Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes or Tuesday-Thursday classes. That semester it was the former, so I had Tuesday off. I was tired from a long day of schoolwork, but I decided to call … Continue reading In re: Touching the Face of God
In re: ‘Tis the Season for Injuries
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport As Christmas music has taken over the radios this time of year, I’ve tried to think of my favorite songs. I wrote a blog post in October about the song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” but it is only one of many favorites. “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” “It Came Upon a Midnight … Continue reading In re: ‘Tis the Season for Injuries
In re: Eastman Explosion in Kingsport
By Staff Attorney Martin Conway and Judge Brian Addington October 4, 1960. John Kennedy and Richard Nixon prepared for their second televised presidential debate. Roberto Clemente and the Pittsburgh Pirates were a day away from beginning their battle with Mickey Mantle and the New York Yankees in the World Series. In Kingsport, Tennessee, the day … Continue reading In re: Eastman Explosion in Kingsport
