The Alzheimer’s Association and The Bridge at Ooltewah are partnering to bring “Coffee With Kodsi,” an educational question-and answer program featuring Chattanooga area Neurologist Dr. Matthew Kodsi. This event will afford attendees the opportunity to ask a leading expert in the field of dementia care their most pressing questions. “Understanding the disease and how to manage ... (click for more)

Parkridge Health will present a free program about responding to medical emergencies on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Chickamauga Public Library. Attendees will learn how to identify signs and symptoms of stroke and heart attack, and be taught the skills to respond. "This highly interactive class is led by medical professionals who will teach basic CPR for adults and infants, how ... (click for more)

At an employee meeting on Wednesday, Volkswagen Chattanooga announced a $.50 base wage increase for all Volkswagen production team members. New hires will begin at $16 with a top-out of $23.50. The pay increase goes into effect July 1. “We are dedicated to building quality careers in Chattanooga and want to be on the forefront of compensation and benefits in our region,” said ... (click for more)

The city of Chattanooga and the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority (WWTA) are cooperating on a new Lee Highway sewer connection and sewage holding tank just downstream, officials said Tuesday. The connection is set to be completed by next year. Justin Holland, city public works administrator, told members of the City Council that with the new Lee Highway ... (click for more)

On the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 26, I was driving up Lookout Mountain taking my mother home. My 2-year-old granddaughter was also along for the ride. Halfway up Ochs Highway in the middle of a blind curve, at rush hour, my car simply died. Smoke poured out from under the hood, and we were completely stranded. There was a long line of cars stuck behind us unable to go around because ... (click for more)

Today I must begin by telling my Chattanoogan.com readers how humbled and touched I am by the dozens of emails I have received in recent weeks, all concerning my daily disappearance from this website. I like to think my daily musings may, in some way, have a ripple effect on some of the people, the places, and the things that intrigue me. I believe I have rarely sought popularity, ... (click for more)