In honor of Mother's Day, Heritage House presents Yasujiro Ozu's "Late Spring" as part of its International Film Series on Monday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m. "Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential directors, Ozu’s films traditionally deal with the themes of marriage and family, and especially the relationships between the generations. "One of the most powerful ... (click for more)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga laced up their bowling shoes for the past two weekends to raise money to help fund mentoring programs for the agency.  Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser and has been ongoing for 27 years. Bowling teams from local companies, community supporters and friends all rolled in to Spare Time Hixson ... (click for more)

A McCallie School coach from the 1990s who is now deceased is being accused of abusing students at the private prep school. Two former students said Steven Lee "Steve" Carpenter sexually abused them. Carpenter was the basketball coach at McCallie for 11 seasons - through 1999. He was boys basketball coach at Ridgeland High School beginning in 2000. Carpenter was ... (click for more)

Legendary radio broadcaster, Tommy Jett, (Thomas Wayne Reynolds) died Wednesday in his sleep at his residence in Flintstone, Ga.   He was 77. The native of Smithville, Tn., first was heard on Chattanooga radio in 1961 when he joined WFLI. He was known for his gaudy rings and his "Hey Now" greeting. He switched to country on WDOD in the 1980s and later was on "The ... (click for more)

It was clear when Governor Haslam announced his TN Together plan in January that lawmakers were going to do something to try to address the state’s opioid abuse epidemic. With the passage of SB 2257/HB 1831, Tennessee now has one of the most comprehensive and restrictive laws of any state.   The Tennessee Medical Association was actively engaged in the process and appreciates ... (click for more)

A guy who I admire and respect wrote me yesterday. He had just read my story defending Bob Corker for honoring “The Code” due to his true friendship with Phil Bredesen. He is also no stranger to my vivid dislike of the Republican choice to replace Corker in the Senate. Marsha Blackburn is no match against Bredesen on any tier and it is clearly the Republican Party itself that has ... (click for more)