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TNECD Announces Recipients Of Tennessee Historic Development Grants

  • 12/3/2024

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Monday the latest recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants. “Through the Historic Development Grant Program, we are helping restore and revitalize some of Tennessee’s most historic buildings so that they once again can flourish, attracting further economic opportunity across our state,” said TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter. “Thank you to the Tennessee Historical Commission for partnering with TNECD on this program. We look forward to seeing the growth and prosperity that will follow in our communities.” Approved by the Tennessee General Assembly in April 2021, the program will provide $6.1 ... (click for more)

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County Clerk Bill Knowles with tag choices
County Clerk Bill Knowles with tag choices

Linda Moss Mines: A Park Honors A Medal Of Honor Recipient

  • 11/30/2024

Chattanooga Mayor Alexander Chambliss was clear in his goals for Boynton Park. He “intended to make the park on Cameron Hill one of the most beautiful and pleasing landscapes in the country, and this, together with the magnificent view from the hill, will tend to make this park the most popular resort about Chattanooga.” By early 1904, the ... (click for more)

Ring In The Holidays With Candlelight Tours At The Chief Vann House

  • 11/22/2024

Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House Historic Site will be hosted the second weekend of December, Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th from 5-9 p.m. To best enjoy your experience please arrive by 8:30 p.m., as the candles will be extinguished at 9 p.m. No reservations are needed for this event; if you are bringing a large group, try ... (click for more)

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Linda Moss Mines: Chattanooga's Boynton Park
Linda Moss Mines: Chattanooga's Boynton Park
  • 11/22/2024

If you visit Cameron Hill, you’ll find a tribute to Boynton Park but both the hill and the park are mere shadows of their former footprint. Who was Boynton and what is the ... more

Proud To Be An Amerikan? - And Response (4)
  • 12/6/2024

Am I proud to be an Amerikan? Well, no, I’m not; not at all. I used to be grateful to be an American, but this week I got a taste of Amerika. I’m 81 years old. I don’t have the strength, energy, and stamina that I once had, but I’m still in good enough health to stay out of the doctors’ offices, and most days I’m able to do a few hours of real, honest, useful mental and physical work. I generally mind my own business, and do my best to be law-abiding, keep a low profile, and stay ... more

Dan Fleser: Vols Gearing Up For Ohio State, Then #1 Oregon
Dan Fleser: Vols Gearing Up For Ohio State, Then #1 Oregon
  • 12/8/2024

Even before Tennessee received its marching orders, Josh Heupel already was packing his competitiveness for the college football playoffs. “If you’re not of the mindset ... more

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