The Chattanooga Sustainable Food Center presents a food storytelling event scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. In the spirit of the gathering season, share in the stories of six Chattanoogans, a cross cultural panel of speakers, some who have long called Chattanooga home and others that arrived a bit later. Each speaker will present their individual food history and how ... (click for more)

The producer and star of the popular TV show The Walking Dead announced Sunday they plan to open their second Nic & Norman's Restaurant in Chattanooga. Greg Nicotero, director and producer, said it will open in the spring at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Norman Reedus, star of the show, is the other partner in the restaurant. The first Nic & Norman's opened in 2016 at ... (click for more)

The City Council, citing safety concerns, is looking into setting up metal detectors prior to council meetings. Councilman Russell Gilbert said, "Right now there is nothing we can do (to deter a shooter). We have two cops, but they could take them out first." He added, "Every time you turn on the TV, five or six people have been taken out." Chairman Erskine Oglesby favors ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Police, with the assistance of the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force, arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 3800 block of Larry Drive on Sept. 28. Marshon Langford, 40, was shot on Larry Drive, then he drove to Pin Oak Drive, where he crashed his vehicle. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. The suspect, a 15-year-old ... (click for more)

At Monday night’s School Board Agenda Session, I brought up the fact that I had received many complaints from parents and some school personnel about the half day of school on Wednesday, Nov. 13. This half day caught many parents off guard because students had just been off October 7-14 for Fall Break. This half day caused many to have to scramble for childcare. Some also noted ... (click for more)

Changes are coming to Chattanooga’s Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance. Chattanooga City Council is working on a draft of changes that would affect every Chattanooga property owner’s right to open their home to paying short term guests. This includes upping the ante on fines for those who are denied an application for permits. This first draft is to be presented to the council ... (click for more)