The Chattanooga Civitan Club will begin meeting again this Friday at noon at the Chattanooga Masonic Lodge, 551 West 21st St. Ms. Daughtery will present a slideshow of her hike on the Appalachian Trail. Officials said, "As you all are aware, these meetings are voluntary and not required. We hope you will be able to join us, but understand if you would prefer to stay home. ... (click for more)

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration announced Monday it has enhanced and expanded capabilities on the Veterans Legacy Memorial website, https://www.va.gov/remember, for family, friends and visitors to leave “Tributes” or comments on a Veteran’s memorial page. VLM is, by design, easy-to-use and navigate and is the country’s first digital platform dedicated ... (click for more)

Hamilton County has added a 15th death from coronavirus, according to the state Health Department report on Tuesday. Tennessee now has 343 deaths - up by five since the Monday report. There were 358 new cases, bringing the total to 20,965. There were 15 more hospitalizations for a total of 1,609. Nashville has had one more coronavirus death - a 90-year-old woman. It ... (click for more)

County Mayor Jim Coppinger on Tuesday morning presented a bare bones budget that still could be revised downward by reductions from the state. The county mayor said he is confident with the county's revenue projections. However, if there are more cuts coming, he said the county enjoys a healthy rainy day fund. It stands at $110 million - the same as last year. The total county ... (click for more)

Perhaps the terrible toll that has engulfed the greater world community due to the black wave known as COVID 19 brings about an urgent sense of reflection and recollection on the true meaning of Memorial Day. One of the earliest commentaries was provided by Frederick Douglass at Arlington National Cemetery on Decoration Day 1871. He would extol to the crowd to never forget ... (click for more)

We know from many previous experiences that “An Idle Mind Is The Devil’s Workshop.” We also know that not one person in our nation could have been better prepared than our leaders from both parties in this COVID-19 pandemic. Guffaw and cackle all you want but I promise not a person in our state would pick you over Governor Bill Lee. It is terribly disappointing that every day somebody ... (click for more)