Happenings

MLK Day Of Service Rescheduled For April 4-6 After Winter Weather In January

  • 3/18/2024

The City of Chattanooga has rescheduled the annual MLK Day of Service to April 4-6 after inclement winter weather forced the cancellation of the event scheduled to take place on Jan. 15. The annual service day is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and mission to serve the community. “Government is and should be the problem solver of last resort. Initiatives outside of City Hall often leave our community in a better place than the ones written in policy or code,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. “I’m thrilled that our city’s dedication to carrying on Dr. King’s legacy won’t be deterred by the winter weather that disrupted the event back in January - because Dr. King’s determination ... (click for more)

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Kate Warren of Art 120 had a booth at the Chattanooga Green. Her artsy truck features Chattanooga scenes on one side and those from Pakistan by the Pakistani artist on the other.
Kate Warren of Art 120 had a booth at the Chattanooga Green. Her artsy truck features Chattanooga scenes on one side and those from Pakistan by the Pakistani artist on the other.

Life With Ferris: The Beauty Of The Virginia Creeper Trail

  • 3/18/2024

The Virginia Creeper Trail has been on my bucket list for a while. It’s a 34-mile shared-use trail connecting Abington, Va., with the state’s North Carolina border. Originally a Native American footpath used by the European pioneers and Daniel Boone, the Virginia-Carolina Railroad took the trail over in 1900 and the tracks ran along the cleared ... (click for more)

Jerry Summers: Homeless Hints

  • 3/18/2024

The generosity and support of Hamilton Countians towards the less fortunate has been will known and documented over the years. Friends and acquaintances have personally expressed their enjoyment and feelings of satisfaction from interacting with the ever-growing homeless population in our community. The number of unhoused citizens and ... (click for more)

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The Judiciary Is Enriched By The Inclusion Of Women
  • 3/18/2024

Since 1987, March has been recognized as National Woman’s History Month, so it is fitting that we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of women to our country’s judiciary this month. From the four women serving as Associate Justices of the United States Supreme Court to the women serving on the lower federal courts and as justices or judges of state courts, the nation has much for which to be thankful. Women Were Historically Under-Involved in the Judiciary. If we could step ... more

#2-Seed Vols Take On St. Peter's In NCAA Opener
  • 3/18/2024

For the 26th time in program history, including the sixth in a row, the University of Tennessee men's basketball team will compete in the NCAA Tournament. Fifth-ranked Tennessee (24-8, 14-4 SEC) earned the second seed in the Midwest region, as revealed Sunday night on the NCAA Selection Show, live on CBS. The Volunteers will begin play Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., versus No. 15-seeded St. Peter's (19-13, 12-8 MAAC) in the Round of 64. In the lone prior meeting ... more

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