Memories

John Shearer: Remembering 1963 Beginning Of Kirkman’s Hawk Hill As A Sports Venue

7/25/2024

The recently unveiled schematic drawings of possible housing, retail and public spaces on Hawk Hill where AT&T Field currently is show an area designed to be a popular draw in the downtown Chattanooga of the future. Many at the special program Friday applauded the plans as if they were cheering on the Lookouts or an exciting baseball play, but Chattanoogans have been showing their approval about what is in front of them on that hill since 1963. That was the year that Kirkman Technical High – the city system’s vocational school with now-razed buildings just down the hill to the east – opened its new football stadium. And it did it with a fine showing from the Kirkman football ... (click for more)

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The now-razed former Bright School building in Fort Wood. See story by John Shearer.

John Shearer: Remembering Razed Bright And City College Building On 100th Anniversary, Part 1

7/22/2024

The early-to-mid-1920s was a period when many now-familiar structures, institutions or businesses in Chattanooga were being built or started. Several, including Memorial Auditorium and the Maclellan Building, have been highlighted recently, and another structure begun in 1924 and important to Chattanooga proponents of private and independent ... (click for more)

Remembering Chattanooga Police Sergeant Dennis Pedigo

7/20/2024

Chattanoogans said goodbye on Friday to Sgt. Dennis Pedigo Sr., who retired from the Chattanooga Police Department in 2004 after a 27-year career of distinguished service. There was a large turnout of his fellow officers and friends who described the Sergeant as “a man dedicated to the safety of the citizens in his city.” Sheriff Austin ... (click for more)

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The Civil War Experiences of Robert M. Magill Enhanced

7/13/2024

Robert M. Magill, a Ringgold soldier in the Civil War, left behind a remarkable account of his war experiences. The previously published diary spans the four years of the year, which is remarkable that it was kept up and survived considering all the constant fighting that Magill was engaged in while a member of the 39th Georgia Infantry. Miraculously, he survived the war in one piece, though all around him his fellow soldiers were killed or suffered terrible injuries. His war intinerary ... more

Earl Freudenberg: Joe Garagiola Remembers Joe Engel

7/10/2024

Earl Freudenberg: Julius Parker’s Advice

7/6/2024

PHOTOS: 2 Andrews Raiders Get White House Recognition

7/4/2024

Good Old Museum In Soddy Daisy Open Thursday Through Saturday

7/3/2024

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Airport Inn Part 2 - And Response

7/24/2024

Here we go again. No information, no communication, and no care for the people who live, work, and send their children to school in this area. It seems the city of Chattanooga is in a time crunch to apply for funds by July 31, so they are throwing this plan together haphazardly without any community meetings again. The city spent $2.8 million to purchase the Airport Inn almost three years ago in October of 2021 and it has sat abandoned and used regularly for criminal activities. At one ... more

School Attendance Is Critical For Success - And Response

7/25/2024

Jill Black Wants Pronouns In Schools, Boys In Girls Sports And A Tax Increase

7/26/2024

The Devil You Know Is The One You Don't

7/26/2024

Senator Marsha Blackburn Favors Patsy Hazlewood In House Race

7/26/2024

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Randy Smith: 2024 SEC Preview Part II

7/26/2024

Today let's take a look at the middle portion of the Southeastern Conference for 2024 as we preview teams picked from eleven through seven. 11. Kentucky The Wildcats ... more