A collection of sayings of the late humorist, Lewis Grizzard was released in 1995 following his death on March 20, 1994, by his fourth wife of four days, Dedra K. Grizzard. They were called “Grizzardisms” and cover a variety of short quotes extracted from his published twenty-one books. Periodically, they will be quoted singularly as well as part of a bigger writing from the ... (click for more)

Jared James Nichols’ show at the Signal that was set for May 11 was rescheduled to Aug. 31. Review for Jared James Nichols: Award-winning blues guitarist and songwriter Jared James Nichols on April 29 dropped his new single “Hard Wired,” before embarking on a national tour supporting Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society and Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss. “Hard Wired” is ... (click for more)

Six people were shot in downtown Chattanooga late Saturday night, including two with critical injuries. The incident happened around 10:48 p.m. when multiple people began exchanging gunfire in the vicinity of Buffalo Wild Wings across Market Street from the Tennessee Aquarium. Those injured were teens to early 20s. Police blocked off streets in the vicinity as the investigation ... (click for more)

An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents, Marion County deputies, and Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers has resulted in the arrest of an Illinois man, charged with the fatal shooting his father inside the Tennessee rest area in Lookout Valley. The investigation began at the request of 12 th Judicial District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor around ... (click for more)

I have had many career highlights, but none like the partnership that Lookout Mountain Conservancy has enjoyed with The Howard School for the past 10 years. I have gotten to know hundreds of the students, and I often walk away thinking how fantastic these students are, and yet, how misunderstood. May 20, 2022, is a great example. I attended The Howard School graduation at Finley ... (click for more)

I am always enthralled when the newspaper, The Epoch Times, includes a feature called “Dear Next Generation.” Readers submit points of wisdom for those of us who are still coming along and recently a certain George F. Metzgar offered seven good points of advice. I Googled George Metzgar to learn he is most probably 90 years old and lives in Brewster, Mass. In his advice to younger ... (click for more)