Memories

Wisdom And Wit Of Sam Divine

8/1/2025

Since the 100th Anniversary of the Scopes Trial in Dayton has ended in 2025 and our next demand performance is not scheduled until 2125 it is time to schedule a new series of articles in our continuing campaign to “win friends and influence people.” I recently was given a hard copy of the 263 page collection of articles that were published in the Chattanooga News newspaper during the 1912-1915 era that are still relevant in 2025. The selected columns were presented by Sam Divine to late publisher Roy McDonald and reporter John Wilson (sound familiar) by Divine’s son Thomas McCallie Divine and published in 1986. It contains “a lively look at Chattanooga from its earliest ... (click for more)

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Chattanooga Plow Power House

Photo by Wes Schultz

Earl Freudenberg: It's Been 61 Years Since Fatal Jim Reeves Plane Crash

7/29/2025

Country Singer Jim Reeves and his manager Dean Manuel died in a plane crash July 31, 1964. Federal Authorities said Reeves, the pilot, ran in to a violent thunderstorm causing the single engine Beechcraft debonair to crash in rural Davidson County. Reeves was only 40 years old. Reeves had over 50 songs on the Billboard country charts, including ... (click for more)

Donovan Rypkema To Keynote Chattanooga Preservation Awards Sept. 18

7/29/2025

Preserve Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Department of Interior Architecture and Design will be hosting Mr. Donovan Rypkema on Sept. 18. Mr. Rypkema is a world-renowned expert on how historic preservation impacts local economies. He will be the keynote speaker for the Chattanooga Preservation Awards. Officials ... (click for more)

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Earl Freudenberg: Memories Of Roy McDonald

7/23/2025

Roy McDonald once said, “Son, my job is to report the news and not make it.” For over a half century Mr. Roy, as he was known, published the Chattanooga News Free Press. Mr. ... more

Preserve Chattanooga Announces Summer Architectural Drawing Contest

7/22/2025

Earl Freudenberg: 2 Nights To Remember

7/16/2025

VIDEO: Harry Thornton Gives The Call For Live Wrestling Over 50 Years Ago

7/14/2025

Signal Mountain Genealogical Society Honors James L. Douthat (1939-2024)

7/11/2025

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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