This year the Soddy Bank building celebrates 100 years of being part of the local community, from 1921-2021. Join in a centennial celebration at the Soddy, Daisy, and Montlake Historical Association Museum, 11298 Wall St., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The old Soddy Bank building holds 100 years of history and more. The Brogdons have been stewards of this building over the ... (click for more)

Honoring Those Who Serve will be held on Saturday at Honor Park as a tribute to those who serve. Military veterans will be honored by song, praise and prayer. The event begins at 10 a.m. and the ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. The event will include music by the Scottish Highlanders and Suttles Family Legacy. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Mary Lambert. Leroy Wilson ... (click for more)

Hamilton County had 45 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total to 44,583. There has been one more death from the virus, and the total is 495 in the county. It is reported to be a white man, aged 51-60. The number of those who have recovered from coronavirus in Hamilton County is 43,528, which is 98 percent, and there are 560 active cases. There are 35 patients ... (click for more)

Under TDEC’s and S&ME’s guidance, Conversant Group with Marion Environmental and BKS Construction are removing a legacy of Chattanooga’s polluted past from the ground on the Southside. Ground penetrating radar and prior records had recorded only one 2,000 gallon tank. John Anthony Smith, president of the Conversant Group, said, "Unfortunately, the supposed 2,000-gallon ... (click for more)

It has been a pleasure working with Ron Swafford in City Court. Ron has done a great job and has had an outstanding career. During the pandemic Ron and his staff worked tirelessly and courageously to keep the wheels on, even while in court proceedings were cancelled. During our working relations, Ron and I have become good friends. He is a good man with a fine family. I ... (click for more)

I am in the middle of reading Admiral William McRaven’s new book “The Hero Code” and strongly suspect that in the years to follow, there will be over a million moms who will make sure their children read it. In it are the lessons our mothers taught us – or certainly tried – as they equipped us for life as best they possibly could. “The Hero Code” is about such things as courage, ... (click for more)