What did you do to pass the time when the pandemic first hit two years ago, when the entire world seemed to shut down and people were forced to quarantine? Maybe you brought a puppy or kitten into your life. Perhaps you binge-watched one or two or 10 TV series. Or perhaps you, like Chanceton Lindsey, at the time a junior at UTC, went above and beyond to break out of your comfort ... (click for more)

Three faculty from the Lee University Department of Natural Sciences, Dr. Joseph Daft, Dr. Pamela Hobbs, and Dana Perry, recently judged local STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fairs at area high schools. Professors Daft and Hobbs judged the McMinn County High School STEAM Fair in Athens, Tn., on Dec. 7, and on Dec. 10, professors Hobbs and Perry judged ... (click for more)

Riverbend Festival, Chattanooga’s original music festival, announced their entire lineup for this year’s festival. With performances scheduled for the Coca-Cola, Bud Light and Chevrolet stages, this year’s lineup features over 20 acts from local fan favorites to legendary performers. Country duo Brothers Osborne will kick off the festival on June 3. The duo recently won ‘Best ... (click for more)

The county schools is improving pay for staff members who put in extra time helping students while there is a dire shortage of substitute teachers. The school system is also improving pay for child care workers and will begin charging more for child care service. Officials said, "Hamilton County Schools recognizes the sacrifices our employees make when teaching vacancies remain ... (click for more)

My wife woke up this morning and thought she might have COVID. We called the Hamilton County Heath Department hotline and someone answered on the third ring. Not a voice mail, a real person. She told us they they were already out of their supply for rapid testing but recommended two pharmacies, one on Highway 58 and one on Hixson Pike. We chose the one on 58. A pharmacist ... (click for more)

This Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, Greater Chattanooga Right to Life will hold its March for Life assembling at 10:30 a.m. at the Coolidge Park Pavilion. I hope you will attend. I remember the first March for Life in Chattanooga held 35 years ago on Jan. 22, 1987. The march consisted of 14 people: Dan Martino, Doyle Ratterree and his wife who was carrying their infant daughter in ... (click for more)