Luke Swab is the host of a new podcast in town called People of Chattanooga. Every week he interviews a person who lives in the community that is doing big things here in Chattanooga. Mr. Swab talks to the innovators, the experts, the entrepreneurs, the risk takers, the outcasts, and the visionaries. People crossing the lines outside of ordinary. "I give them a platform ... (click for more)

QuaranTunes at Noon will continue to provide free streaming concerts and on Friday viewers will have the opportunity to enjoy the musical talents of Kathy Reed. Ms. Reed is a native of Georgia who has deep roots in East Tennessee. She is a singer and songwriter who plays guitar, upright bass, and bass guitar. Her musical range and influences reflect her Southern roots as well ... (click for more)

Tennessee has an additional 15 coronavirus deaths - bringing the count to 94, state Health Department officials said Thursday afternoon. Cases are listed at 4,634 - up from 4,362. Officials said 505 people have been hospitalized in the state from coronavirus - up from 449. The state report shows 98 cases in Hamilton County - an increase of four - and an additional death, ... (click for more)

Georgia state health officials said Thursday that another 10 people in the state have died from the coronavirus since Wednesday, bringing the total to 379. The confirmed cases are now at 10,885 - up from 10,566 on Wednesday. Officials said 2,298 have been hospitalized in Georgia with the deadly virus. Whitfield County is up to 21 cases and three deaths. Walker ... (click for more)

Sept. 11 brought out greater kindness in us to strangers. After 9/11 I immediately noticed increased kindness in the simplest of things, holding doors open, courtesy in public. The coronavirous has had that same effect but even more intense. I see strangers concerned for the well being of others, not just in terms of social distancing but myriad acts of personal kindness and ... (click for more)

I didn’t sleep well last night. It was one of those times when this old boxing coach was in a 10-round boxing match in my spirit. So many people are hurting right now. I have friends that have lost their jobs and are struggling to feed their families. My 11-year-old grandson tells me, “Pops I want to go to school.” I miss Sunday morning worship with my pastor and church family. ... (click for more)