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Local Nonprofit Opens Second Thrift Shop To Benefit Mothers In Crisis

8/1/2025

Foundation House Ministries celebrated the grand opening of their new thrift shop in Athens with a ribbon cutting held by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. The thrift shop employs women in their program which serves mothers coming out of a crisis lifestyle. Located at 225 E Washington Ave. in Athens, the thrift shop's ribbon cutting was attended by Tennessee State Representative Mark Cochran, Athens City Mayor Larry Eaton, Chamber President Rob Preston, Foundation House Ministries Executive Director Suzanne Burns and other local officials and nonprofit associates. The thrift shop is funded by donations and the Tennessee Strong Families Grant, which supports expansion into the ... (click for more)

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Foundation House Ministries celebrated the grand opening of their new thrift shop in Athens with a ribbon cutting

Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Crowns 72-Year-Old Jeffrey Wells Winner; Event Raises Nearly $40,000

8/1/2025

A sold-out audience of more than 500 people filled the auditorium last night for the Sixth Annual Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent, and the performances left the crowd moved, inspired and on their feet. Jeffrey Wells, 72, of Harrison, captured first place with a show-stopping opera performance. Tina Fielder Gibson, 68, earned second ... (click for more)

CHI Memorial First In Region To Enroll Patient In Groundbreaking Stroke Clinical Trial

7/31/2025

CHI Memorial is proud to announce it is the first hospital in the world to enroll a patient in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating a promising new treatment for ischemic stroke. This groundbreaking trial offers new hope for stroke patients in the Chattanooga community and around the world. The trial is focused on Sovateltide, a potential ... (click for more)

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Hamilton Medical Center Recognized For Excellence With ACC HeartCARE Center Designation

8/1/2025

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Hamilton Medical Center for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. HMC ... more

Chattanooga’s Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Takes The Stage Tonight

7/31/2025

Children’s Hospital To Host Annual FunFair Festival

7/31/2025

Golf For Good Raises Funds For Project Access & Volunteers In Medicine On Friday, Sept. 12

7/30/2025

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7/29/2025

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Bradley County Cell Ban Is A Learning Moment: For Parents

8/2/2025

Our children are addicted to their cell phones. I don’t blame the kids, I would be the same way, probably worse. The Bradley County Schools have a new cell phone policy: ban the cell, bell to bell. If you’re in class, no cell phone. Hamilton County Schools should follow the courageous lead of our sister city. Can we all agree it would be a better opportunity for the teachers to teach, and the kids to learn, if we ban the cell, bell to bell? I understand parents who need a ... more

Hamilton County Alcatraz

8/1/2025

City Spending And Threats - And Response (2)

7/31/2025

City Council Should Reject Enormous Tax Increase Of 28% - And Response (4)

7/30/2025

Remember The Teachers, Too

7/30/2025

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Mocs Hire First NIL Manager

8/1/2025

First Look The Chattanooga Mocs have made several new hires leading into a new athletics school year. The highlight is the creation of an NIL Manager position with Jalen Washington taking on the role. Washington joins from Mississippi State and fills a pivotal position in the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. First Thought “We’re excited to have Jalen on board. His experience and enthusiasm for NIL provide an excellent resource for our student-athletes in this new space ... more