Blood Assurance of Chattanooga, the main blood supplier for local hospitals, is facing a severe donor shortage, jeopardizing its low supply. Recent flu-like illnesses have led to many canceled blood drives and missed appointments, worsening the situation for local healthcare providers. Blood Assurance needs at least 540 donations daily to meet hospital demands. All donors …
Blood Assurance needs donors who will roll up their sleeves to help. The flu season takes a toll on the supply. O-negative is also in high demand. Anyone who donates from February 15 to February 28 will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $500 e-gift card that one lucky donor will win. All …
The Spencer Wayne Small Business Grant Applications Are Now Open. It’s that time again! Be sure to check your email for details on how to apply. If you need the application resent, reach out—they’re happy to help. The application deadline is February 28, 2025 – Don’t miss out on this opportunity. A huge thank you …
The University of the South (Sewanee) Campus Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Tennessee Chapter will be held on March 22. You can register to walk at afsp.org/Sewanee The Out of the Darkness Walk is open to all. They are also looking for sponsors. Check-in is at 9:30 AM, the Opening Ceremony is at …
Chattanooga State Community College’s summer camps are returning in Summer 2025 with offerings for youth ranging from 8 to 12 and 15 to 17 years of age. This year’s camp lineup includes opportunities for children ages 8 to 12 to try their hands at building robots in Building Bots for Battle, Building Robopetz, and Demolition …
The 2025 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival lineup is here, and it contains some heavy hitters. Country superstar Luke Combs (Photo by Zack Massey), pop icon Olivia Rodrigo, and rock phenom Hozier are included among the headliners for this year’s festival, set for June 12-15 in Manchester. The annual festival, which features music from all …
Ruby Falls, one of the most iconic attractions in Chattanooga, marked its 96th anniversary of discovery this past Monday. Located deep within Lookout Mountain, this breathtaking 145-foot underground waterfall was uncovered in 1928 by explorer Leo Lambert. Since opening to the public in 1929, just a year after its discovery, Ruby Falls has transformed from …
Special events were held over the weekend in Marion County. First was the South Pittsburg Christmas parade, followed by the Jasper parade and a benefit concert for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids program. People lined the streets to get a glimpse of the Christmas parades and then heard wonderful music at the …
The Jasper Christmas Parade will begin at 5 PM instead of 6 PM due to the threat of rain. LINEUP DIRECTIONS for the Country Christmas Parade: Please read carefully if you’re participating in the parade. Line-up begins at 4:00 pm on the corner of Warrior Drive and Betsy Pack. Loading and unloading will occur at …
