Happenings


Funding Located To Again Stage Pops In The Park

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Funding has been found to once again stage the July 4 Pops in the Pop concert at Coolidge Park, city officials said.

Dan Johnson of the mayor's staff said $40,000 that had been allotted for the former Downtown Partnership will be shifted to help keep the concert.

The Downtown Partnership, which had operated under the aegis of the RiverCity Company, was recently disbanded. It had staged events like Pops in the Park and Nightfall.

Mr. Johnson said Allied Arts will take over oversight of Pops in the Park.

He said it costs from $65,000-$70,000 for the event.

Mr. Johnson said the city made a $100,000 commitment to the Downtown Partnership in 2009 and $80,000 this year. He said the city stopped the funding immediately upon learning that it had been dissolved.


Chattanooga's Houston Museum Antiques Show & Sale To Be Held Feb. 24-26

Chattanooga's 38th Annual Houston Museum Antiques Show and Sale will be held Feb. 24-26, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Centennial Hall. There is a special preview brunch with early buying privileges Friday, Feb. 24 from 8:30-10 a.m. Organizers said, "Come experience one of the Southeast's most prestigious antiques events, with more than 25 well-known antiques dealers who display ... (click for more)

Crabtree Farms Offers 4th Annual Community Garden Start-up Workshop

In an ongoing effort to promote community and school gardening in Chattanooga, Crabtree Farms is offering the fourth annual Community Garden Start-up Workshop on Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This interactive workshop will teach the basics of successful community gardening from site planning and building, to growing vegetables and raising community support. “Community gardening ... (click for more)

Election Commission To Bill City For Its Attorney Fees In Recall Case

The Election Commission voted Wednesday to send the city of Chattanooga a bill for its expenses in the Mayor Ron Littlefield recall case. Chairman Mike Walden said, "They've known about the problem (with the city charter's recall provision) for six years and they've done nothing about it. They've known all about this lawsuit and they've done nothing about it." He added, "I ... (click for more)

Comcast Employee Seriously Injured On Brown's Ferry Road When Hit By A Car Tuesday

A Comcast employee, Adrian Lewisson, 47, was directing traffic on Tuesday, when he was struck by a car driven by Justina Mays, 47. Chattanooga Police Officers responded to the scene at 500 Browns Ferry Road, at 1:50 p.m. Mr. Lewisson sustained serious injuries and was taken to Erlanger Hospital for treatment, where he is listed in critical condition. Charges may be filed ... (click for more)

In Defense Of Discretionary Spending

Dear Roy,   I am flattered that you and I think a lot alike and that we both use the same 'Rule Book.'  I also agree with you that it is healthy to offer differing opinions.  However, I disagree with you on the issue of discretionary spending.   I did not see you at the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club meeting on Monday.  Sorry that I did not see you ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: Tennessee’s ‘Saint’ Turns 50

Back when I was in my late 20s, still really dumb but all eager to make a difference in the world, I got tangled up in a life-changing caper late one night. A close friend called and frantically asked if I knew anybody who had a private plane. She said a real sick child needed to get to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis  – it was desperate -- and the life-or-death ... (click for more)