When we visited Las Vegas for the first time in many years in July 2021, we were shocked by how difficult it was to get around and park, even trying to use Uber/Lyft/taxis, compared to the time when we were contributing columnists for Las Vegas Magazine 1998-2005: https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/7/22/431666/Cool-Things-For-Southern-Californians.aspx . There were plenty of fun ... (click for more)

As 3-D and virtual reality technologies have begun to influence entertainment and education, the Southern California area has been a leader in providing remarkably immersive experiences. These were some we really enjoyed recently. WisdomeLA https://wisdome.la/ uses 360° domes and special filming and projection techniques to create mind-blowing experiences as you lie on beanbags ... (click for more)

Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga’s original music festival, announced their entire lineup for this year’s festival. With performances scheduled for the Coca-Cola, Bud Light and Chevrolet stages, this year’s lineup features over 20 acts from local fan favorites to legendary performers. Country duo Brothers Osborne will kick off the festival on June 3. The duo recently won ‘Best ... (click for more)

The county schools is improving pay for staff members who put in extra time helping students while there is a dire shortage of substitute teachers. The school system is also improving pay for child care workers and will begin charging more for child care service. Officials said, "Hamilton County Schools recognizes the sacrifices our employees make when teaching vacancies remain ... (click for more)

My father fears what I’m about to say will make me unable to find a job in the future. He may be right. My whole family worries about my health, as do I, and we have good reason to do so. I feel now more than ever that I must speak up regardless of consequence or retribution because to remain silent about this truly and uniquely American experience would be wrong. I did all the ... (click for more)

I was driving south on 153 back to East Brainerd and looking out at the mountains in the distance and the lake so calm now and thought to myself, Chattanooga is a good place to be and a good place to be in constant awe of the beauty that surrounds us. I am not native to Chattanooga, nor the south, but more and more I love it. There is another point that needs to be shared and ... (click for more)