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Group Planning 100-Acre Campus For Homeless Veterans Eyes McDonald Farm Site

  • 12/8/2023

A group that chose Chattanooga over three other cities to set up a 100-acre campus for homeless veterans said a prime site would be the county's McDonald Farm at Sale Creek. Jeff Shaw of Frontline Response said he had not yet met with County Mayor Weston Wamp about the possibility of using McDonald Farm, but had talked with some of his aides. He said having the campus in a rural area would help the group get U.S. Department of Agriculture grants. Mr. Shaw called McDonald Farm "an intriguing site with the necessary infrastructure and utilities." He told members of the County Commission that the Atlanta-based group hopes to have the local "Freedom Homestead" open by the end ... (click for more)

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Avery Evans and Hannah Sanders are in character at Silverdale Baptist Academy
Avery Evans and Hannah Sanders are in character at Silverdale Baptist Academy

Beer Board Hears Violations Against Exile, Acapulco Bars

  • 12/8/2023

Two establishments were before the beer board Thursday for violations. including Exile Off Main, owned by the same investors as the new restaurant Bless Yer Heart that was just approved for a beer license. Exile off Main has been opened for two years, but Sergeant Jason Wood told the board that the police have received 27 noise complaints ... (click for more)

Mike Sneed Retiring As Soddy Daisy Police Chief

  • 12/8/2023

Soddy Daisy Police Chief Mike Sneed is retiring, City Manager Burt Johnson announced. He has worked for the city 32 years and has been chief of the department for the last three years. Thursday night was his last official meeting as an employee of the city, but he will be honored for his years of service at the commission meeting Jan. ... (click for more)

Citizen Volunteers Play Big Role At Soddy Daisy
  • 12/8/2023

Citizen volunteers in Soddy Daisy play a big part in the community, including the holiday festivities. Commissioner Mark Penney thanked Cindi and Nate Sanden for organizing the tree lighting ceremony which was a first for the city. Lighting the 62-foot tree kicked off the holiday season in Poe’s Tavern Park on Nov. 17. The local Vietnam Veterans of America were in charge of lining up the floats and vendors, bands and horses who participated in the Christmas parade. The annual Christmas ... more

Ralph Potter Steps Down As McCallie Head Coach; Moves To Defensive Coordinator
Ralph Potter Steps Down As McCallie Head Coach; Moves To Defensive Coordinator
  • 12/6/2023

On Thursday night, Ralph Potter ‘81 coached his football team to a state championship, his fifth one as Blue Tornado Head Coach, in a thrilling 34-28 victory over Baylor in ... more

Appearance Of Tommy Murr Playing Against Lee Hearkens Back To Old Lee-Temple Rivalries
  • 12/7/2023

For those who love the game of college basketball and others that enjoy seeing an outstanding player perform whose name will rekindle former Vikings and Flames memories all the way back to the mid-1960 era, the place to be is Walker Arena when the University of Alabama in Huntsville visits Lee in the GSC headliner on Friday evening. It will be the second game of a doubleheader; the Lady Flames will tip at 5:30 and the men will follow. The Flames will put an unbeaten 5-0, (3-0 GSC) record ... more

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