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The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
United Way – Day of Action 2024
(1:56:42) We were joined in the studio by Nicole Gibson, Adam Osborne and Nate Tucker with United Way of the Ocoee Region to talk about the upcomin. We were joined in the studio by Nicole Gibson, Adam Osborne and Nate Tucker with United Way of the Ocoee Region to talk about the upcoming United Way Day of Action taking place on Friday, July 26, 2024. Learn more online at https://www.unitedwayocoee.org/dayofaction.
Registration OPEN for PAVE/X 2025
Are you all getting as excited as we are for PAVE/X 2025 in Chattanooga, TN? We are happy to announce the registration for the event, to be held January 27th-30th 2025, is NOW OPEN. We can’t wait until you see the updates we’ve made to make year two even BETTER...
Survey: Comcast Still Sucks, Consumers Prefer Indie Or Community-Owned Fiber Broadband
You might just start to detect a theme here. Consumer Reports’ latest survey of the most popular ISPs in America is once again dominated by smaller providers and community-owned and operated broadband networks. Networks often built by locals that were tired of being ripped off by local monopolies like AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, or Charter.
Dalton A. Daughtrey Revives One Force Marketing To Extend the Daughtrey Family Legacy
Dalton Alexander Daughtrey, a Chattanooga TN native and resident has reestablished One Force Marketing, a marketing and advisory consultancy named after a business founded by his late father, Nick Daughtrey that went out of operation in the early 2000’s. Dalton revived One Force in 2024 to offer consulting and advisory services to aspiring entrepreneurs, founders, and executives. His aim is to help them make strategic business decisions that increase their time-value, expand their organizations, and create meaningful impact in the world around them.
It's Bluegrass Time At The Chattanooga Market This Sunday
This Sunday, July 28th will be a toe-tapping good time at the Chattanooga Market. It’s a bluegrass kind of day where the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage will be featuring New Grass Express and Blue Cumberland, each for a free musical performance. Market fans can beat the heat with...
WYSO’S Eichelberger Center for Community Voices hires new director
YELLOW SPRINGS, OH, July 22, 2024 — Will Davis, a veteran audio storyteller and instructor, will take the reins at WYSO’s Eichelberger Center for Community Voices on August 5. Davis has nearly 30 years of teaching and audio production experience, including at Wright State University where he helped...
New Urban Conservation Park Opens On Former Textile Mill Site
The City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department announces the opening of Lupton Mills Meadow at the former site of Lupton Mills in the community of Lupton City. The park now features a 12-acre meadow with a short walking trail and provides abundant native plants and wildlife viewing. “The people...
City Of Chattanooga To Improve Jack Benson Heritage Park
Chattanooga city officials are pleased to announce that Jack Henson Heritage Park will undergo deferred maintenance and stormwater management improvements funded through the capital budget. These upgrades will ensure that the city is not only able to preserve but also enhance a vital part of the East Brainerd community. “Councilman...
Week-Long Rainfall Forecast for Tennessee: Prepare for Wet Days
Nashville, TN – A rainy week lies ahead for Tennessee, with showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the next seven days. Residents should prepare for wet conditions as the forecast predicts significant rainfall across the region. According to the US National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances are high, with...
AVA Celebrates Members Juried Show And INCubator Mentorship
The Association for Visual Arts would like to invite everyone to join them on Friday, August 9th for the opening reception of their annual AVA Members Juried Show at their main gallery on Frazier Ave. in the heart of the North Shore. Each year, three judges are carefully selected by...
National bail fund returns to Georgia after judge says limits were arbitrary
ATLANTA (AP) — The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that aids thousands of low-income people behind bars, said Monday it is reopening its Atlanta branch after a judge temporarily blocked part of a Georgia law that restricts organizations from helping people pay bail. Last month, the Bail Project said...
Georgia Weather: Scattered Storms Expected Through Saturday
Scattered thunderstorms will again roll into Georgia this afternoon. Residents should prepare for lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusts up to 40 mph. 🌩️ Why It Matters: Severe weather impacts daily life, from commute disruptions to potential property damage. Staying informed helps residents take necessary precautions. 🌧️ What’s Happening:...
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