Local senior scores salad bars for Hamilton County middle and high schools
School lunchtime countywide will be a healthier affair next year thanks to the efforts of Signal Mountain High School senior Lauren Clapham. A vegetarian for three years, she said she was concerned by the lack of salad options available at her school.
UTC students research campus connectivity
With 3,000 students living on campus and college students spending 24 percent more money than in previous years, some local leaders are beginning to recognize a missed opportunity with the local student population.
Harvested Here Week serves up spring event
Local produce and organic farms weren’t buzzwords in 1992 when Susan Moses opened 212 Market Restaurant, but the Chattanooga restaurateur said she was committed to providing high-quality natural ingredients from the start.
Brainerd UMC summer program welcomes all abilities to enroll
Children of all abilities from age 6 weeks up to fifth grade can enroll for three months of fun learning at Brainerd United Methodist Church Preschool and Parent’s Day Out Summer Camp. Year-round the school works with many students with special needs.
Alexian celebrates National Senior Corps Week, recognizes volunteers
In honor of National Corps Week Alexian Senior Neighbors is honoring volunteers like 89-year-old Gifford Walker, who volunteers most of his week year-round volunteering at Erlanger.
ERPD works to fight gangs, property crime
As the third-largest and busiest police department in the tri-state area, East Ridge Public Safety Director Chief Eddie Phillips says he is glad the department’s biggest challenge is eliminating property crime, not suppressing gang activity.
Easements to help Riverwalk extension
A recent property donation from Vulcan Materials Company and a $1 million kick-start grant by the Lyndhurst Foundation have moving forward an extension of the Chattanooga Riverwalk.
Race to End Homelessness slated for May 19
In a Race to End Homelessness, runners will take their marks at the second annual Interfaith Hospitality Network 5K Race/1 Mile Walk Saturday, May 19 at the Riverwalk Shelter No. 3.
At-risk teens target of Tyner dodgeball tournament
At the inaugural Dodging Delinquency Charity Dodgeball Tournament May 19, participants will help local children dodge crime and delinquency by dodging balls from opposing teams.
Chattanooga Hearing Loss Association of America gives back
For 36,000 Chattanooga-area residents, answering the phone, watching a YouTube video or going to the movies with friends is a challenge.
Councilwoman Berz stresses importance of communication at District 6 town hall
Sidewalks, streetlights and schools were some of the major issues raised by residents at a recent District 6 town hall meeting, and Chattanooga City Council District 6 representative Carol Berz’s response was clear.
AT&T gives $5,000 to Read 20
Since 2006, Hamilton County’s Read 20 program has distributed more than 200,000 books. A recent donation by AT&T will help double that distribution.
Bobby Bare headlines melanoma research fundraiser
Don Smith won’t retire until a cure is found for melanoma.
Leash Fairy has a handle on dog-related services
She calls herself The Leash Fairy.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum gearing up for summer camp
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is looking for railroad enthusiasts ages 13-17.
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