Unfortunately, Tennessee is not completely wired for the greatest levels of Internet service. And that circumstance should be unacceptable. It's not just about convenience. Broadband should no longer be considered a novelty or a luxury — it should be a given.

There's actually 3 columns in today's Tennessean opinions section talking about this subject. I encourage you to read them all and participate in the forums, regardless of where you're stance is on the subject. I served on the Tennessee Technology task force, which was the parent to the Broadband task force. This was one of the strongest recommendations by the Technology task force - investment in broadband infrastructure.

Pursue broadband access in every part of Tennessee