Artists across the world are performing intimate living room concerts to help keep people connected and spread joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re also reaching out to thank those on the frontlines, including professional truck drivers. Country music artist Tyler Farr will serenade U.S. Xpress employees from his living room in Tennessee on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Farr ... (click for more)

SoundCorps is now accepting applications for the upcoming Craft Masters eight-week music industry intensive course. Ten class members will be accepted to the music business accelerator program, which will convene via video conference starting June 8. SoundCorps Executive Director Stratton Tingle said, “Live shows and the income that comes with them are scarce during this COVID ... (click for more)

Hamilton County on Thursday reported 73 more positive COVID-19 cases. That brings the total of confirmed cases in the county since the virus broke out in March to 843. There are still 13 coronavirus patients in Intensive Care in Chattanooga hospitals. Deaths remain at 15. Officials said of the 71 new cases, the Hispanic population accounts for 49 cases. Of the total cases ... (click for more)

Statistics released on Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show a staggering increase in unemployment for each of Tennessee’s 95 counties in April as many businesses closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The unprecedented and historic spike in unemployment impacted some counties more drastically than others, but no area of Tennessee ... (click for more)

The recent departure of Drs. Gruver, cardiologist, and Devlin, neurologist, is disturbing. They have impeccable credentials, among the “best in class” regarding advancements in medicine and delivering excellent healthcare to patients. Chattanooga’s healthcare requires continuous retention and recruitment of quality physicians. High quality physicians attract more of the highest ... (click for more)

I am every bit as mournful as every other teary-eyed citizen who genuinely cares in the United States that our COVID-19 death rate has surpassed 100,000 people. We’ve got 50 state governors doing 50 different things and, believe this, every last one of them is desperate to find the right thing. We’ve got the best and brightest scientists collaborating with one another. The White ... (click for more)