Memories

Local Lineage Societies Gather To Observe 250th Anniversary Of Lexington, Concord And Menotomy

4/23/2025

The local area chapters and societies of the Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution hosted a 250th Anniversary Observation honoring the patriots of the Lexington, Concord and Menotomy and the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” at Audubon Acres. The program was organized into six focused presentations by various members of the societies. Chaplain Greg Banther started the day’s events with an invocation to start the opening ceremony. The TNSSAR Color Guard presented and posted the ceremonial colors, members of the Col. Return Jonathan Meigs N.S.C.A.R lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and the ladies of area DAR chapters lead the Salute to the Tennessee Flag. Members of the ... (click for more)

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The driving force promoting parks for Chattanooga’s expanding citizenry and budding tourists was Joseph Henry Warner, later Chattanooga’s first Commissioner of Public Utilities

The Force Behind Chattanooga's Early Parks

4/19/2025

Before there was Warner Park, there was 1895’s Olympia Park near the same site – 1254 McCallie Avenue - - with its race tracks, electric railway access, a theater and multiple attractions. The driving force promoting parks for Chattanooga’s expanding citizenry and budding tourists was Joseph Henry Warner, later Chattanooga’s first Commissioner ... (click for more)

Chattanooga National Cemetery Has Memorial Plaque Dedication May 3

4/17/2025

A memory plaque dedication will be held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in the Armed Forces Pavilion on Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. The plaque will read, "In memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor their service." The plaque will be located in the Circle of Honor. (click for more)

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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Announces 2 Programs May 10

4/24/2025

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park announces two programs that will be offered on Saturday, May 10. "Fire on the Farm: Artillery at the McDonald Place" will be offered at Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The program is 30 minutes long and is free. Officials said, "Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to experience the power ... more

Celebrating East Lake Park

4/16/2025

A Park For The East Lake Community

4/10/2025

New Book By Curtis Coulter Details 1954 Sale Creek Plane Crash

4/5/2025

Good Old Days Museum Reopens

4/3/2025

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Benchmark Testing Is Expensively Flopping

4/21/2025

Open Letter to the Hamilton County School Board and HCS District Leadership: My name is Jeremy Barrett, and I teach high school mathematics here in Hamilton County Schools. For 24 years I’ve taught through six superintendents, several curriculum changes, a dozen iterations of class schedules, two statewide grade scale overhauls, and, most recently, the overcaffeinated rise of benchmark testing. Benchmark testing. Three times a year. Every year. Like a redundant, blinking cursor in ... more

Compounded Damage

4/20/2025

Rep. Greg Martin's Legislative Update For April 24

4/24/2025

Capitol Report From State Rep. Greg Vital For April 24

4/24/2025

Compensation Should Exist In The Transfer Portal

4/24/2025

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Dan Fleser: Vol Athletes Excelling In Multiple Sports

4/24/2025

Danny White adds the hashtag “#EverythingSchool” when retweeting social media posts by the University of Tennessee’s sports teams. The school’s athletic director has ample ... more