Leisuretime

Search Continues For Missing Boater On Douglas Lake

  • 6/9/2025

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and local emergency responders continue the search for a missing boater on Douglas Lake after receiving a report Sunday afternoon that an individual had entered the water and did not resurface. According to witnesses, on Sunday afternoon, at approximately 1:30 p.m., David Simanca Molina, 21, of Knoxville, jumped into the water from a pontoon boat and never resurfaced. The incident occurred in the Muddy Creek area of Douglas Lake, near Point 7, in approximately 80 feet of water. In cooperation with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, multiple area rescue squads, and other first responders, TWRA officers have been actively searching ... (click for more)

Leisuretime photo of the day
Several dozen people lined up to pick up bought peaches by Northgate Mall
Several dozen people lined up to pick up bought peaches by Northgate Mall
Photo by John Shearer

White Duck Taco Celebrates Grand Opening, Announces Future Brewery

  • 6/9/2025

Tucked amid the intersections of the Highland Park, Orchard Knob and Ridgedale communities, locally owned White Duck Taco Shop officially opened its doors to the public Monday to offer tacos, margaritas and more. Since late 2018, owners Adam Lutz, and Nelson Taylor have worked to transform their vision into reality along McCallie Avenue, ... (click for more)

AUDIO, ILLUSTRATED: John Wilson On Chattanooga Newspapers - From Gutenberg To The Internet

  • 6/7/2025

Chattanoogan.com publisher John Wilson says there will never be a charge to read his internet newspaper. Mr. Wilson said Friday, “A lot of internet papers are charging their readers, but I want everyone to see what we have.” Mr. Wilson told the East Brainerd Kiwanis Club, “I always wanted to be a reporter; I really don’t know why, but I ... (click for more)

River City Fair Comes To Tennessee Riverpark June 19-29
River City Fair Comes To Tennessee Riverpark June 19-29
  • Happenings
  • 6/9/2025

The River City Fair is rolling into town for the first time and will be held June 19-29 at the Tennessee Riverpark at 4301 Amnicola Hwy. Presented by A Community A-Fair ... more

AUDIO, ILLUSTRATED: John Wilson On Chattanooga Newspapers - From Gutenberg To The Internet
AUDIO, ILLUSTRATED: John Wilson On Chattanooga Newspapers - From Gutenberg To The Internet
  • 6/7/2025

Chattanoogan.com publisher John Wilson says there will never be a charge to read his internet newspaper. Mr. Wilson said Friday, “A lot of internet papers are charging their ... more

Chattanoogan, 73, In Need Of A Kidney Transplant
Chattanoogan, 73, In Need Of A Kidney Transplant
  • 6/7/2025

After 37 years Greg Miller retired from the US Geological Survey as an oceanographer. With his work he traveled around the world – any place that had water – and has been ... more

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