Happenings


Antique Appraisal Fair Set For March 19

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Sweetwater Valley Antiques will be hosting an Antique Appraisal Fair on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

John Coker, David Easter and Sarah Hawlik will be appraising items for $5 per item. All profits will go to the non-profit organizations Habitat for Humanity and Sweetwater Volunteer Police department.

Sweetwater Valley Antiques is located at 309-311 North Main Street in Historic Downtown Sweetwater. Exit 60 on Interstate I-75.


Belk Hosts “Engagement Party” For Couples Thursday

Couples engaged to be married are invited to Belk stores on Thursday for a signature Engagement Party event that offers engaged couples a fun-filled evening with food, beverages, entertainment, and prizes. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. in the gift registry departments at all participating stores. Certified wedding registry specialists will be on hand to give advice and help ... (click for more)

Fifty Nifty Tour Comes To Chattanooga Thursday

Minneapolis-based husband and wife photography duo, Jonny and Michelle Hoffner,  have begun a year-long adventure taking them to all 50 states in 50 weeks, the Fifty Nifty Tour.   The plan is to drive across the United States, photographing one wedding per state, per w eek, while donating $1,000 per wedding to the anti-human trafficking organization,  She Dances. ... (click for more)

Mother Of Man Charged With Killing Sgt. Chapin Given Prison Sentence Of 30 Years, 6 Months

The mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin was sentenced Monday to serve 30 years and six months in federal prison.  Judge Sandy Mattice said the sentence for Kathleen Mathews, 57-year-old mother of Jesse Mathews, as a packed courtroom watched.  Ray Mathews, father of Jesse Mathews, must serve 20 years and 10 months. Rachel Mathews, ... (click for more)

Michael Lamar Johnston Must Wait Almost Two More Months Before Learning Sentence

Sentencing for former Hamilton County paramedic Michael Lamar Johnston, who pleaded guilty in November to fondling a woman as his ambulance took her to a hospital, has been delayed until April 2.   He was scheduled to learn today whether he would be placed on probation or given diversion but, at the request of both prosecution and defense attorneys, the hearing was passed. ... (click for more)

We Are Blessed To Have Ron Littlefield As Our Mayor - And Response (3)

Chattanooga is blessed beyond measure to have Ron Littlefield as our mayor.  It is a total travesty our city has had to endure the long frivolous battle with absolutely  no foundation other than disagreement with policy issues.  It has always been a vendetta directed personally at Mayor Littlefield which, if the "interveners" decide to appeal, will be a proven fact.   ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: What 17 Pills Did To Me

Ah, step into my parlor of first-hand wisdom because, in the School of Hard Knocks, there are priceless lessons that you should know before it becomes your turn to dance. Never in my life have I ever had any back problems but, in early December, I came down with what is called sciatica and I have been a miserable man ever since. There are two big nerves that sprout out of the ... (click for more)