Happenings

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 wanted to be a reporter since I was a kid.” Mr. Wilson said while in the 5 th grade in Laurens, South Carolina, he put out a little handwritten paper. After high school graduation, Mr. Wilson came by bus to Chattanooga and enrolled at Covenant College on Lookout Mountain. In 1971 went to work for the Chattanooga News Free Press. Mr. Wilson ... (click for more)

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Wife Joyce speaks at retirement party for longtime County Attorney Rheubin Taylor. It was held at the Bessie Smith Hall.

Soddy-Daisy Independence Day Celebration Set For July 5

6/9/2025

Families, friends and neighbors are invited to enjoy live entertainment featuring four spectacular acts, a variety of games for all ages, a special Kidzone for children 14 and under, numerous arts and craft booths, a wide selection of food trucks, the annual custom car show, a dazzling fireworks display and much more during Soddy-Daisy’s bigger, ... (click for more)

Jerry Summers: Scopes - Edward J. Larson

6/9/2025

One of the principal speakers at the 100 th Anniversary of the famous Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee in July 2025 is Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward J. Larson whose novel “Summer for the Gods” (1997-Basic Books) won the award for History in 1998. In 2025 Larson has already made a number of speaking appearances in Tennessee at University ... (click for more)

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River City Fair Comes To Tennessee Riverpark June 19-29

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

New Hamilton County Marriage Licenses

6/9/2025

Wine Over Water To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Oct. 25

6/7/2025

Profiles Of Valor: MSgt John Chapman (USAF)

6/6/2025

Free Movie Night At Chester Frost Park June 13 Features The Princess And The Frog

6/6/2025

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We Can Save Engel Stadium

6/9/2025

If Engel Stadium is just an old building, Chickamauga Battlefield is just vacant land. Engel Stadium has a rich history. A very rich history. You may not know much about it. That’s our fault. We’ve let this shining piece of our story get away. But there’s still time to fix it. Chattanooga doesn’t throw its past away. Especially not the good stuff. During the 10 years I led the Engel Foundation, we welcomed hundreds to the ballpark for all kinds of reasons. They always wore a smile. Yes, ... more

Predatory Parking Operation At Frazier And Tremont - And Response

6/9/2025

Rumors Or Riots

6/9/2025

Fence In The Whole Town

6/8/2025

Put The Mental Hospital On Cameron Hill - And Response

6/8/2025

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Dan Fleser: Looking Back At What Went Wrong With Vols' Season

6/9/2025

In his opening statement following Tennessee baseball’s season-ending loss at Arkansas on Sunday, Tony Vitello apologized to the fan base for the Vols not making a return ... more