Tim Hinck’s Fanfare for Rosa: A New Citizen will premiere with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera under the direction of Kayoko Dan on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre. Commissioned by Maestro Dan for the Symphony’s 2018-19 Masterworks Series, Mr. Hinck’s fanfare explores the experience of young immigrants in the United States. As the son of immigrants, ... (click for more)

Lindsey Buckingham, with J.S. Ondara, will perform at Walker Theatre on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100, $80 and $60 (plus applicable fees) and available here .  Review for Lindsey Buckingham:  Lindsey Buckingham is widely considered one of the greatest living guitar players and songwriters of our time. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ... (click for more)

A Soddy Daisy ROTC instructor has denied having a gun in a road rage incident with a 17-year-old girl at Northgate Mall, but General Sessions Court Judge Gary Starnes bound the case to the Grand Jury. The judge said,"It's a very close issue. It's he said, she said. I don't think it's going to get out of the Grand Jury, but I am going to find there is probable cause." The girl ... (click for more)

 A Nashville federal judge has directed that the state halt suspension of the drivers licenses of people who cannot afford to pay fines and court costs. The ruling was from District Judge Aleta Trauger. Officials of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security said, "The department has received the order.  It will stop suspensions of licenses, as the Court requires, ... (click for more)

I attended the meeting to discuss the placement of the sewage treatment plant at the Cambridge Center in Ooltewah today. My problem with the meeting (aka) dog and pony show, is that the meeting started out with the agenda of the Ooltewah Community Council.  After living in this area for 45+ years I have never heard of this group.  I would like for someone to answer ... (click for more)

It has been my experience that of all the tribes and herds of different people on earth, sports writers are among the funniest people of all. Oh, there isn’t anything real sexy about Villanova beating Georgetown or a baseball player hitting for the cycle. Now, if a player hits a single, double, triple and homer in that order, that’s “a natural cycle,” and that is kind of fun to ... (click for more)