The nation’s greatest World War I hero came to Chattanooga on May 28, 1919, as an honored guest for a two-day stay at the luxurious Patten Hotel. The reception that 31-year-old Sergeant Alvin York received when his train pulled into the Terminal Station was much more than he could have ever expected. Hundreds of well-wishers carrying flowers clogged the train station as the hero ... (click for more)

This week The McKamey Animal Center has two more wonderful pets looking for their forever homes this week: Maximillian, on the left, is a dignified gentleman at two years old. He’s looking for a quiet home to settle into before all the love begins. Nugget is a cattle dog mix and just a little over a year old. He has a huge heart and the wiggliest tail. His attitude is, ... (click for more)

The heating system in the Boling Apartments at UTC went offline on Tuesday afternoon on one of the coldest days of the year. However, officials said the majority of the residence hall had heat again by 9 p.m. One section, however, required more repairs, which will continue on Wednesday morning. Officials said 132 students who live in the section were affected. They were ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Schools will open at the regular time on Wednesday despite frigid temperatures. School officials said, "We have been closely monitoring the weather for tomorrow morning and intend to open all schools on time tomorrow, Nov. 13. Temperatures will be low so please remember to dress students warmly for the school day. "As a reminder, tomorrow is a half-day ... (click for more)

Chattanooga lost a valuable community member and leader this week. I had the privilege of serving with Ron on the Erlanger Board of Trustees. In addition to being a very competent, strong, and thoughtful leader of the Board, I found him to be the ultimate gentleman. He always conducted himself in a quiet and dignified manner, even during a tumultuous time of change. He was a gentle ... (click for more)

I don’t exactly when it first began, but I have assembled the most fun “Hall of Fame” that I could have ever imagined. There is ‘Sully,” for example, the pilot who emergency landed a US Airways jet on the Hudson River after the plane lost all power due to a flock of geese. Chesley Sullenberger not only saved every life of those on Flight 1549, only two were kept overnight at Manhattan ... (click for more)