Dianne Black Urges the City of Chattanooga to Change Its Name

As anti-immigrant sentiments continue to rise, aspiring politicians have found creative ways to harness that resentment.  President Trump briefly attempted to separate immigrant children from their parents.  Closer to home,  struggling Georgia gubernatorial candidate Michael Williams tried to raise his profile by touring the state in a "deportation bus."  And now one Tennessee Gubernatorial candidate …

Melody Shekari Endorses Melody Shekari for TN State House of Representatives

Melody Shekari, Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives 28th District, made headlines today when she announced her endorsement of Melody Shekari in the race for the Tennessee House of Representatives 28th District. "In these pivotal times, it's more important than ever for our voices to be heard in the state capitol," said Melody …

Chattery to Offer Free Course in Parallel Parking

How many times has this happened to you?  You decide to stop by Local Juicery + Kitchen for a beet and ginger smoothie to detoxify your blood, but you can't find anywhere to park.  Why?  Because a bunch of basic Chattanoogans have parallel parked like this: If you think it's hard to park on Southside …

Sign My Petition to Keep Cheesecake Factory Out of Chattanooga

These days it seems like we've grown numb to shocking headlines.  But the news that Cheesecake Factory is opening a restaurant here in Chattanooga cut through the clutter and affected me in a way that no other recent headlines have.  I was sickened.  I was outraged.  I was motivated.  That's why I created this petition on …

ENDORSEMENT: Aloyse Brown Deserves Your Vote in the Race for Hamilton County Mayor

Voters in Hamilton County will face a monumental choice when they head to the polls this November.  In addition to a full slate of national and city races, voters in Hamilton County will also be selecting a new Mayor.  In that race, it is our unwavering opinion that Aloyse Brown deserves your vote. "There is …

ENDORSEMENT: Elect David Sharpe to the Hamilton County Commission

In the hotly contested race for Hamilton County Commission's Sixth District, one candidate has distinguished himself by offering both a bold vision for the future and deep roots in our community's past.  That candidate is David Sharpe. "Hamilton County is a community on the rise and I believe in our potential—that is why I am …

Kenny’s Will Transform the Chattanooga Sandwich Scene

When it comes to downtown Chattanooga dining, there's a new name on the lips of every hip Southsider:  Kenny's.  Haven't heard of Kenny's yet?  Well girlfriend, allow me to invite you into this very exclusive club! Kenny's Southside Sandwiches is a new upscale sandwich concept in the building formerly occupied by Porker's BBQ.  Did I …

Bluebird Row is the Most Exciting Place to Live in Chattanooga!

When it comes to downtown Chattanooga living, there's one name on the lips of every hip SouthSider:  Bluebird Row.  Haven't heard of Bluebird Row yet?  Well girlfriend, allow me to invite you into this very exclusive club! Bluebird Row is a new luxury apartment complex at the freshly renovated Chattanooga Choo Choo.  Did I say …