Tennessee Waltz Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:06:52 -0400 https://www.tnwaltz.com en-us © 2026 Tennessee Waltz yes 44f021e6-a696-5d92-afb7-50a7fbd2e15f Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nqm4jgsfzysqg10hqsq0r7acg4m9?.jpg Tennessee Waltz Escapade #9: Crooked State Senator Kills Many With His ”Pain Clinics” Escapade #9: Crooked State Senator Kills Many With His ”Pain Clinics” This is the wildest/saddest story in recent Tennessee political history. For years, State Senator Steve Dickerson (along with his partners) operated about 60 crooked pain clinics at one point seeing nearly 50 thousand patients per month. The damage it caused families all across the south is immeasurable. This is our story of our involvement. Links below to support our claims. (We do not intend to discuss politics often on this podcast, but it was hard to to avoid on this one.) If anyone has had an experience with CPS, we would love to hear it. 

Primary Race Intro https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2016/08/02/battle-over-conservatism-district-20-race/87966354/

Crazy Ads https://www.newschannel5.com/news/controversial-political-mailer-delivered-to-nashville-mailboxes

Gov. Haslam’s War Chest https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2016/10/25/gov-bill-haslam-campaign-steve-dickerson/92717222/

Delegate https://archive.knoxnews.com/news/politics/tenns-youngest-delegates-say-trump-must-do-more-to-win-their-generation-37ea9799-ac7b-2b1a-e053-0100-387312881.html/

Department of Justice Suit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/united-states-and-tennessee-file-suit-against-comprehensive-pain-specialists-and

Feds Accuse Dickerson of $25 Million Fraud https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/health/2019/07/22/pain-clinics-fraud-sen-steve-dickerson-dr-peter-kroll-comprehensive-pain-specialists/1780398001/

Crooked Pain Clinics Close https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/tennessee-based-pain-management-group-to-close-clinics-amid-financial-turmoil/2018/07/09/61865ae0-7f0a-11e8-a63f-7b5d2aba7ac5_story.html

Dickerson Loses https://fox17.com/news/local/heidi-campbell-beats-incumbent-steve-dickerson-in-tennessee-state-senate-nashville-election-2020

CEO in Prison https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2020/07/10/ex-ceo-of-tennessee-comprehensive-pain-specialists-gets-prison-time/5413105002/

Trump Pardons CEO https://ctmirror.org/2021/01/23/trumps-pardons-included-health-care-execs-behind-massive-fraud/amp/

]]> This is the wildest/saddest story in recent Tennessee political history. For years, State Senator Steve Dickerson (along with his partners) operated about 60 crooked pain clinics at one point seeing nearly 50 thousand patients per month. The damage it caused families all across the south is immeasurable. This is our story of our involvement. Links below to support our claims. (We do not intend to discuss politics often on this podcast, but it was hard to to avoid on this one.) If anyone has had an experience with CPS, we would love to hear it. 

Primary Race Intro https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2016/08/02/battle-over-conservatism-district-20-race/87966354/

Crazy Ads https://www.newschannel5.com/news/controversial-political-mailer-delivered-to-nashville-mailboxes

Gov. Haslam’s War Chest https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2016/10/25/gov-bill-haslam-campaign-steve-dickerson/92717222/

Delegate https://archive.knoxnews.com/news/politics/tenns-youngest-delegates-say-trump-must-do-more-to-win-their-generation-37ea9799-ac7b-2b1a-e053-0100-387312881.html/

Department of Justice Suit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/united-states-and-tennessee-file-suit-against-comprehensive-pain-specialists-and

Feds Accuse Dickerson of $25 Million Fraud https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/health/2019/07/22/pain-clinics-fraud-sen-steve-dickerson-dr-peter-kroll-comprehensive-pain-specialists/1780398001/

Crooked Pain Clinics Close https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/tennessee-based-pain-management-group-to-close-clinics-amid-financial-turmoil/2018/07/09/61865ae0-7f0a-11e8-a63f-7b5d2aba7ac5_story.html

Dickerson Loses https://fox17.com/news/local/heidi-campbell-beats-incumbent-steve-dickerson-in-tennessee-state-senate-nashville-election-2020

CEO in Prison https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2020/07/10/ex-ceo-of-tennessee-comprehensive-pain-specialists-gets-prison-time/5413105002/

Trump Pardons CEO https://ctmirror.org/2021/01/23/trumps-pardons-included-health-care-execs-behind-massive-fraud/amp/

]]> Buzzsprout-9716843 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2967 1 9 full false Escapade #8: The Foolish Man Built His Stadium Upon the Sand Escapade #8: The Foolish Man Built His Stadium Upon the Sand Today we discuss crooked Adelphia Communications, the original namesake of the Tennessee Titans stadium. We also briefly discuss the tragic murder of Steve McNair. 

P.S.- sorry for the delay in posting. Duncan and I have been very busy at work. More to come shortly. Merry Christmas!

]]> Today we discuss crooked Adelphia Communications, the original namesake of the Tennessee Titans stadium. We also briefly discuss the tragic murder of Steve McNair. 

P.S.- sorry for the delay in posting. Duncan and I have been very busy at work. More to come shortly. Merry Christmas!

]]> Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing Buzzsprout-9652091 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1544 1 8 full false Escapade #7: Bright Sunny South: Crooked Pardons, Liquor Licenses, and Mafia Hits Escapade #7: Bright Sunny South: Crooked Pardons, Liquor Licenses, and Mafia Hits Recent development: we discuss the connection between TN Governor Ray Blanton (elected in 1975) and mafia boss Jimmy Hoffa. Hint: our governor had one of his close associates killed. Also, he pardoned a double murderer. We told you Tennessee politics was rough. Tune in.


Credits:

Nashville Bar Association

[Opening Audio] CBS News

[Interview] Carol Marin WSM-TN (NBC)

[Closing Song] The Gitch Your Own Band: “Pardon Me Ray”

]]> Recent development: we discuss the connection between TN Governor Ray Blanton (elected in 1975) and mafia boss Jimmy Hoffa. Hint: our governor had one of his close associates killed. Also, he pardoned a double murderer. We told you Tennessee politics was rough. Tune in.


Credits:

Nashville Bar Association

[Opening Audio] CBS News

[Interview] Carol Marin WSM-TN (NBC)

[Closing Song] The Gitch Your Own Band: “Pardon Me Ray”

]]> Buzzsprout-8799280 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0500 3295 1 7 full false Escapade #6: Death by Samurai Sword Escapade #6: Death by Samurai Sword A man got stabbed with a samurai sword in Belle Meade. Duncan sold out to TikTok and became famous. Tennessee recently celebrated its 225th birthday.

]]> A man got stabbed with a samurai sword in Belle Meade. Duncan sold out to TikTok and became famous. Tennessee recently celebrated its 225th birthday.

]]> Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing Buzzsprout-8644787 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1459 1 6 full false Escapade #5: Wild Mayor Escapade #5: Wild Mayor Today we discuss former Nashville Mayor Bill Boner (unfortunate and fitting name). He shocked the city with his shameless affairs and carefree attitude. Duncan had bad luck with his Kentucky Derby picks per usual.

]]> Today we discuss former Nashville Mayor Bill Boner (unfortunate and fitting name). He shocked the city with his shameless affairs and carefree attitude. Duncan had bad luck with his Kentucky Derby picks per usual.

]]> Buzzsprout-8447526 Sun, 02 May 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1807 1 5 full false Escapade #4: Bad Bankers Escapade #4: Bad Bankers Today we discuss the infamous Butcher Brothers: East Tennessee banking titans and coke dealers. Duncan has been making mint juleps again.

]]> Today we discuss the infamous Butcher Brothers: East Tennessee banking titans and coke dealers. Duncan has been making mint juleps again.

]]> Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing Buzzsprout-8234270 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1541 1 4 full false Escapade #3: Jealousy Leads to Murder Escapade #3: Jealousy Leads to Murder Today, we discuss the 1998 murder of Senator Tommy Burks by his opponent. His wife took his place and became the first write-in candidate in the TN State Senate. Duncan’s brother got in trouble for wearing an earring to church.

]]> Today, we discuss the 1998 murder of Senator Tommy Burks by his opponent. His wife took his place and became the first write-in candidate in the TN State Senate. Duncan’s brother got in trouble for wearing an earring to church.

]]> Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing Buzzsprout-8064486 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0600 1214 1 4 full false Escapade #2: Crooked Sheriff Escapade #2: Crooked Sheriff A discussion on Wild Ole Dyer County Sheriff Tommy Cribbs. We also ramble on some about Tennessee per usual. Watch the attached video for background information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBh6IygxOMk

]]> A discussion on Wild Ole Dyer County Sheriff Tommy Cribbs. We also ramble on some about Tennessee per usual. Watch the attached video for background information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBh6IygxOMk

]]> Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing Buzzsprout-7512901 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0600 1481 1 2 full false Escapade #1: The Battle of Athens Escapade #1: The Battle of Athens Duncan had a casino Christmas. We discuss the Battle of Athens and how it relates to today. Stay tuned.

]]> Duncan had a casino Christmas. We discuss the Battle of Athens and how it relates to today. Stay tuned.

]]> Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing Buzzsprout-7196635 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0600 869 1 1 full false