There are 3 article(s) tagged Howard Baker:

• September 2026

  • Opinion: On economic development, Tennesseans should ask themselves, ‘Why not Japan?’

    “Japan has long been a friend in adversity, investing in Memphis amid political and racial turmoil 50 years ago when it became our first Memphis in May guest.”

    By Andrew McDermott September 23, 2026

• April 2021

  • Sanford: Judge Harry Wellford left a legacy of leadership in politics and the law

    The judge deserves to be remembered as one of the most consequential public figures in Memphis during the second half of the 20th century, says Otis Sanford.

    By Otis Sanford April 30, 2021

• December 2019

  • Nelson: Why Tennessee is no longer the mother of presidential contenders

    In none of the past three elections – 2012, 2016, and now 2020 – has anyone given a thought to the possibility that the next president might come from Tennessee.

    By Michael Nelson December 24, 2019