Rep. Mike Sparks to Visit Motlow Smyrna for Talk and Live Radio Show

                SMYRNA, Tenn. -- Tennessee Rep. Mike Sparks will visit Motlow’s Smyrna campus in late September to lead an educational talk and interview guests for his live radio show on radio station WGNS-AM/FM.

                Sparks, who majored in Mass Comm at Motlow, will kick off the college’s fall “Famous Communicators Series” with his appearance in the STAH Student Lounge from 2-3 p.m. Sept. 26 (Tuesday). He will share insights on how a professional can effectively work with the news media to receive accurate and balanced coverage. He also will share insights about his popular blog and live radio show on WGNS in Murfreesboro.

                He will host his live radio show in the STAH Lobby from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 28 (Thursday). Among his on-air guests will be Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell, Motlow Smyrna Academic Dean Elizabeth Fitch, and students from an Electronic Media class.

                Sparks is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 49 in Rutherford County, including Smyrna, La Vergne, Almaville and North Murfreesboro. He also is a business owner who has authored the books “Learn The Car business for fun & Profit,” “Learn to Barter & 21 Ways to Increase Your Income,” and “How to Do More with Less During Tough Times.”

                The former Motlow student, who stays busy at the Tennessee State Capitol, sometimes finds himself in a flurry of breaking news coverage. Students, faculty and others can expect to hear some interesting stories.