The Music Man When: Where: Christ United Methodist Church 8645 East Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 East Brainerd Community Theater presents its production of Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man, July 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and July 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinée on July 23 at 2:30 p.m. With memorable hits like "Till there was You" and "76 Trombones," the musical ... (click for more)

The tragic death of the first patient who received a pig heart in January 2022 cannot overlook the fact that humorist, Lewis Grizzard, received at least two pig replacements of his aortic valve that was provided by a member of the swine family. David Bennett died on March 8, 2022, at the University of Maryland Center at the age of 57 as reported in the March 10 edition of U.S.A. ... (click for more)

Republican county mayor nominee Weston Wamp said Tuesday that there should be a deliberative, transparent process with public participation regarding a proposed $79.5 million community stadium. He spoke at a fundraiser at the Gilman Building attended by Governor Bill Lee. County Mayor Jim Coppinger earlier said he hopes to have the stadium plan in place before he leaves office. ... (click for more)

Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.24 per gallon on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 15.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.40 higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has fallen 6.3 cents nationally in the past week and stands ... (click for more)

Something must be done about the dangerous low head dam at Ketner’s Mill on the Sequatchie River in Whitwell, Tn. (Marion County). This dam is a dangerous public safety hazard that has claimed the lives of many young people through the years. It seems to me to be grossly negligent for the owner of this dam (which no longer serves any purpose) to continue to allow unknowing ... (click for more)

Missionary Ridge is Chattanooga's "diamond in the rough" that can spearhead a new era in our city's growth. Way back on Nov. 25, 1863, soldiers under the leadership of General Ulysses S. Grant stormed Missionary Ridge and broke the back of the Confederacy. The Battle of Missionary Ridge demonstrated the superior forces of the industrialized North and gave their soldiers a chance ... (click for more)