Chattanooga: Dogs strut their stuff for shelter
It was a matchmaking event of a different breed as 25 adoptable dogs from the Humane Educational Society shelter took to the “runway” at the eighth annual Paws in the Park fundraiser at the Baylor School on Sunday.
October 13, 2008
Designing homes outside the box: LEED certification means Madison Street houses meet high environmental standards
Three houses under construction on Madison Street will feature the LEED for Homes certification, meaning they will conserve energy and water and will cut construction waste. Two of the homes are for sale. Three additional homes will feature the EarthCraft House certification.
October 12, 2008
Chattanooga: McKamey Center battles growing feral cat population
They roam throughout the city, making homes in abandoned buildings, in caves on the sides of the surrounding mountains and underneath apartment complexes.
October 12, 2008
Designer embraces Vintage look for new ultra-feminine clothing line
Fashion designers are looking to the past for inspiration in women’s clothing. And for good reason, said Megan Everette, owner of Va Va Vintage, a vintage clothing store on Hixson Pike.
October 12, 2008
Chattanooga: Celebrating abilities
Saturday’s fourth annual Go!Fest celebration at the Chattanooga Zoo spotlighted disability awareness and community spirit as hundreds of families came out to support the cause and enjoy a free day at the zoo.
October 12, 2008
Video: Distrcit 4 candidate on school budgets and taxes
At a Times Free Press editorial board meeting on Friday, District 4 school board candidate Anita Polk-Conley discussed her belief that energy conservation, and not a tax increase, would be an effective way to manage the school system’s budget
October 11, 2008
Video: Ancient Chinese healing practice
On Thursday evenings at Unity of Chattanooga, instructor Eileen Meagher teaches courses in Qigong, a nearly 4,000-year-old Chinese practice of channeling positive energy.
October 10, 2008
Video: District 4 Candidate Fran Pierce on school improvements
With her 23-month-old nephew, Ricky, in the background, District 4 school board candidate Fran Pierce told a Times Free Press editorial board on Thursday that all students need access to computers.
October 10, 2008
East Brainerd Elementary students design new playground
Eight-year-old Cody Watson was asked to close his eyes and imagine the best playground in the world.
October 10, 2008
Chattanooga: Dogs strut their stuff for shelter
