Businesses ‘have to get on social media,’ to survive, restaurateur says
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Small businesses are banking on social media to carry them through COVID-19. Reaching customers on Facebook, Instagram and other digital platforms has become crucial for companies contending with capacity restrictions and cautious consumers, Long Island entrepreneurs and business leaders said Thursday during…
Drumming sensation Nandi Bushell shares new original song ‘Gods and Unicorns’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – 10-year-old drumming sensation Nandi Bushell has shared a new original song – listen to ‘Gods and Unicorns’ below. “My heart is full of pride! I am so excited for you to hear my new song I wrote with Zuzu,” Bushell wrote of…
College students facing big decision for Thanksgiving holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – College students are facing another big decision due to the coronavirus this Thanksgiving. Many are having to choose between going home to visit with family or staying on campus to limit contact. The Center for Disease Control has urged people not to…
‘My mother-in-law says my baby’s name is offensive and wants nothing to do with us’
CHATTANOOGA, Teen – A new mum says the baby name she chose for her daughter has been branded “hurtful” and “offensive” by her mother-in-law – who is now refusing to have anything to do with the family. The 28-year-old says she gave birth to her…
Worldwide Fast Is Sunday In Response To COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has invited everyone to join in a worldwide fast for “physical, spiritual” healing in response to COVID-19. The fast will take place on Sunday and members of The Church…
Chattanooga vs Northern Kentucky College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 12/5/20
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The Northern Kentucky Norse and the Chattanooga Mocs meet in college basketball action from McKenzie Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Northern Kentucky Norse come into this one looking to build on their 2-0 start to the year after a 74-65 win over…
Tennessee Lawmakers Explore Limiting Executive Authority During Health Crises
Tenn – Tennessee lawmakers who have often been critical of government restrictions to curb COVID-19’s spread are suggesting ways to give themselves the power to limit or overturn emergency orders from the governor during future health crises. Amid the worsening pandemic, a GOP-led panel of…
Biden administration on track to be most LGBTQ-inclusive in U.S. history
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – President-elect Joe Biden has repeatedly vowed to make LGBTQ rights a priority in his administration. But he won’t be working alone: The former vice president has already tapped LGBTQ appointees for several key roles and gay rights advocates are hopeful that more…
The Silver Lining Of The Unknown In Business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – This season of doing business has had more unknowns than probably any other year we’ll experience in our lifetime as entrepreneurs. And the unpredictability continues: The virus that brought much of the economy to a halt in March continues to cause wrinkles…
Fire Department identifies 8 suspected arsons this month
CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Fire Department has been very busy the last few weeks, and it’s no accident. “Investigators have determined that a number of the fires were intentionally set.” That includes the two fires on Friday. They charged a suspect with the business fires…