Audubon Acres brings local legends to life
For decades there have been rumors of buried treasure left behind at Audubon Acres in East Brainerd by Spanish explorers and stories of suspicious sounds from the woods at night.
Continued growth expected for East Hamilton schools
It’s not over yet. That was Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Rick Smith’s overarching message for schools in East Hamilton County regarding growth, building and rezoning during his recent annual “State of the Schools” address.
Funding delays CARTA expansion
Local funding is the biggest roadblock in expanding Chattanooga’s public transportation offerings, according to Chattanooga Area Regional Transport Authority Executive Director Tom Dugan.
Collegedale American Legion chapter honors military mothers
From their own service and the stories of those they support through the organization, members of Collegedale’s American Legion Desmond T. Doss Post 257 know both first- and secondhand some of the struggles military families face.
Rite Aid approved for beer sales
The Collegedale Beer Board recently approved Rite Aid’s beer permit request that will allow the retailer to sell beer at its 9413 Apison Pike location.
Apison Trading Post to open June 4
Downtown Apison along First Street once was a bustling area with a gas station, grocery store and antique store. Now children ride their bicycles along the street not knowing what once was, but one family wants to change that.
Chattanooga’s Salvation Army rings bells at Christmas kickoff Nov. 4
As shoppers walk from store to store inside Hamilton Place Mall Nov. 4, bells will begin ringing simultaneously at 6:45 p.m. from Center Stage. The sound is meant to remind people that Christmas time is coming and people are in need.
Purple Stride to raise pancreatic cancer research funds Nov. 12
With a five-year survival rate of only 6 percent, it can be hard to find hope when someone is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but a local group is working to change that.
Hunger Wipeout Obstacle Challenge is Sept. 24
Chattanooga Area Food Bank is hosting its first ever Hunger Wipeout Obstacle Challenge to help end childhood hunger.
Hixson High and Ooltewah High to host Pink Outs to benefit the MaryEllen Locher Foundation
Two Hamilton County high school volleyball teams will host Pink Out matches Sept. 22 to raise scholarship funds for the MaryEllen Locher Foundation.
Race for the Cure honors local survivors
Chattanooga’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure isn’t just about raising funds for breast cancer research and prevention, it’s also about honoring an estimated 400 survivors.
AAA prevents drunk driving with free rides Labor Day weekend
AAA Auto Club South is partnering with Budweiser to offer free, confidential rides to both members and non-members 24 hours a day during Labor Day weekend Friday, Sept. 2-Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Slow Food seeks local recipes
Chattanooga’s chapter of Slow Food is on a mission to show that the value of food isn’t determined by a value menu and that eating locally can be cheaper than expected.
Local air traffic picking up
With Chattanooga’s business community really beginning to take off, the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is adding another service provider to help those using the airport for non-commercial corporate travel.
Support RHS by filling Finley Aug. 11
Tomorrow night, fans of high school football and supporters of Ringgold and Ooltewah high schools will have a golden opportunity to enjoy a game and help RHS’s athletic department.
