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Downtown rain storm
2008-07-22
Torrential rain fell on Downtown Chattanooga, turning a mid-90 degree afternoon into a cooler but muggy evening.
Choosing Home Birth
2008-07-20
Women with low-risk pregnancies deliver at home to better focus on the experience.
Antiques Roadshow
2008-07-19
The PBS series “Antiques Roadshow” drew 6,000 people to downtown Chattanooga for appraisals on Saturday. The show will air during the show’s next season in winter-spring 2009.
VW plant coming to Chattanooga
2008-07-15
Chattanooga has been selected as the site of Volkswagen's newest North American auto plant, beating out sites in Alabama and Michigan. The plant will be built at Chattanooga's Enterprise South Industrial Park.
Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
2008-07-14
More than 1,000 people competed in the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon on Sunday morning. Many athletes said the cooler temperatures brought by the rain were a benefit in the event.
Final salute
2008-07-12
U.S. Army Sgt. John Hershel White, who was 20 when he was declared missing on Nov. 2, 1950, during the Korean War, was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in his hometown of Bryant, Ala.
Nissan plant
2008-07-11
Nissan North America in Smyrna, Tenn., manufactures five Nissan vehicle models and employs approximately 6,000 people. Since the plant opened in 1983, the town’s population has increased to approximately 38,000 people.
Korean War Veteran Found
2008-07-11
The remains of Korean War veteran Sgt. Hershel White are returned to the U.S. mainland after a 58-year-absence. Killed in combat during the winter of 1950, Sgt. White's remains were repatriated by the Peoples Republic of Korea in 2007 and positively identified in the spring of this year. Sgt. White will be buried Saturday next to his mother and father in the Bryant, Ala. community on Sand Mountain.
Andrea Pimentel's Quinceañera
2008-07-07
Photos and audio from Andrea Pimentel's Quinceañera, the traditional South American celebration of a girl's 15th Birthday.
Pops on the River
2008-07-04
Thousands gathered in Coolidge Park and on the Walnut Street Bridge to watch the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and a firework display.
River Gorge Explorer
2008-06-28
The Tennessee Aquarium’s newest attraction, the River Gorge Explorer, is the newest way to learn about the wildlife and history of the Tennessee River. The River Gorge Explorer is a high-tech catamaran that offers visitors to the Chattanooga area a memorable tour of the Tennessee River Gorge.
Normal Park Makeover
2008-06-28
Hundreds of volunteers came together this week to renovate Normal Park Upper School. The school will celebrate with an open house Sunday.
Bonnaroo
2008-06-13
The four-day Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival draws thousands to Manchester, Tenn.
Riverbend Photo Galleries
2008-06-10
Daily photo galleries from the Riverbend festival.
Gen. B.B. Bell retires.
2008-06-09
Gen. B.B. Bell retires in ceremony in Fort Knox, Ky.
Tate Funeral
2008-06-08
Funeral services for Grundy County Deputy Shane Tate were held today at Altamont Church of Christ, with burial in Hunerwadel Community Cemetery in Beersheba Springs, Tenn. Deputy Tate was killed early Thursday morning while serving a warrant.
Shooting Suspect Captured
2008-06-05
Suspect captured after wounding himself.
American Experience
2008-06-04
The PBS history program “American Experience” is filming at historic sites in the region for an upcoming series on the Trail of Tears titled “We Shall Remain.”
Local Valedictorians
2008-06-01
Six local valedictorians talk about their achievements and their plans for the future.
Adventure race
2008-05-31
Participants gathered at Greenway Farm on Saturday to compete in the sixth annual North Chick Greenway Challenge Adventure Race, a racing competition that included biking, running, paddling and various obstacles. The event benefits the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy, a local organization that works to conserve the watershed.
Memorial Day Observed at National Cemetery
2008-05-26
Memorial Day Program
Remembering those who served
2008-05-25
Local families speak about loosing a loved one in Iraq.
Honoring the fallen
2008-05-25
About 1500 scouts came to the Chattanooga National Cemetery to place flags on veteran's graves.
Slideshows: Spring Fling 2008
2008-05-24
Follow all the action involving all the area teams at this year’s Tennessee spring sports state championships from Murfreesboro.
Antique Scale Collection
2008-05-20
Phil Wehman has about 1,000 antique scales in his collection.
Soap Box Derby
2008-05-17
The All American Soap Box Derby held Saturday was the city’s first in 25 years.
High School Graduations
2008-05-17
The graduation ceremonies Saturday marked a bittersweet milestone for more than 2,400 students attending 14 Hamilton County high schools, a step that marks the beginning of adult life.
Fallen Officers Memorial
2008-05-15
A memorial for fallen officers was held at the Hamilton County-Chattanooga Courts Building on Thursday.
Large-scale fugitive roundup
2008-05-14
Area law enforcement agencies held a large-scale fugitive roundup Wednesday that included City Councilman John "Duke" Franklin Jr.
Dog Fashion Show aids Charity
2008-05-10
Dog Fashion Show
New Vocations horse adoption
2008-05-10
New Vocations finds adopters for ex-racehorses.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks at the University of the South
2008-05-09
Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., during a commencement ceremony for graduates of the School of Theology.
The Hoffa trial
2008-05-04
Jimmy Hoffa, the mob-connected Teamsters boss who vanished in 1975, was tried and convicted of jury tampering in Chattanooga 44 years ago.
T.J.'s Prom
2008-05-03
T.J. Johnson was in a car wreck at the age of 16 and was in a coma for nine months. He is currently 18 and has brain damage that limits his cognitive abilities and keeps him in a wheelchair most of the time. Despite his hardships, he attended his senior prom.
3-State/3-Mountain Challenge
2008-05-03
An estimated 2,400 cyclists participated Saturday in the 21st annual 3-State/3-Mountain Challenge. Cyclists completing the century ride traveled 100 miles over Suck Creek, Sand and Lookout Mountains in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia before returning to Chattanooga.
59th annual Armed Forces Parade
2008-05-02 ( updated 2008-05-03)
The 59th annual Armed Forces Parade marches down Market Street.
May Day Pageant
2008-05-01
The Girls Preparatory School celebrates its annual May Day Pageant.
How green is Chattanooga?
2008-04-27
Chattanooga has made great strides in addressing its environmental problems but more work remains.
Prom for all abilities
2008-04-25
“A Night to Remember for All Abilities” Spring Prom was hosted by the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department Therapeutic Recreation Division Friday evening at the Heritage House.
Soldier's funeral
2008-04-22
Sgt. William Allmon, 25, was killed in Iraq on April 12 by an improvised explosive device during his second tour of duty. Mourners attended funeral services at Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church in Rome, Ga., on Tuesday, followed by graveside services at Floyd Memory Gardens.
Downtown Events
2008-04-19
Downtown Chattanooga was busy Saturday with thousands of people visiting events such as the 4 Bridges arts Festival, dragon boat races and early Earth Day events.
The Pilgrim's Pride Workers
2008-04-18
More than 100 workers at the Chattanooga Pilgrim's Pride chicken processing plant were detained on illegal immigration charges on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Local advocates are organizing to help and calm the families of the detained.
Immigration raid
2008-04-16
Federal and local law enforcement raid Pilgrim's Pride, a chicken-processing facility in Chattanooga. as part of a multi-state immigration sting.
Burns from Iraq
2008-04-11
Mr. Martinez, from Dalton, Ga., was trapped in his tank after driving over a mine while on a mission in Karbala, Iraq.
Plane Crash Report Nears
2008-04-06
Brainerd Village Plane Crash
Coal Mining
2008-04-05
Chuck Laine, executive director of FACTS, an organization promoting sensible use of Tennessee’s land and mineral resources, believes that reclaiming orphan coal sites improves the aesthetics and water quality at mines near Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Rural Health Care
2008-04-04
The Knoxville-based Remote Area Medical program visited Morgan County, Tenn. to provide free medical care.
Remembering Dr. King
2008-04-04
Forty years after his death, Martin Luther King's legacy lives on.
Moonshine Still Busted
2008-04-02
Walker County Special Operations Group destroy a moonshine still near Cane Creek.
Bridgeport Re-enactment
2008-03-31
Civil war re-enactors and their families prepare for the last battle of the three day re-enactment of the Siege at Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Ala.
Spring Fashion Video
2008-03-30
Local models showcase this year’s spring fashions at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. A 12-page special section in Sunday’s paper explains that colorful clothing is expected to dominate as warmer weather arrives.
Vietnam Veterans Day
2008-03-29
Crossville, Tenn. held a parade to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day in Tennessee and events were organized by the Vietnam Veterans organization of Cumberland County, Tenn. An observance was also held at Veterans Park in Soddy Daisy.
White Side Cave's Bats
2008-03-29
Mike Bailey, Wildlife Officer, shows eastern pipistrelle bats in hybernation in the White Side Cave in White Side, Tenn.
Bats Endangered
2008-03-28
Eastern Pipistrelle bats are one of 16 different species found in Tennessee and they hybernate from October to late March.
Silverdale Revival Touches Inmates
2008-03-24
About 100 Prison Prevention Ministries volunteers visited Silverdale inmates during a three-day Prison Prevention Ministries jailhouse revival. “God puts us here on our backs, so we can look up. We have no choice,” said inmate Karla Hood.
Sonrise depicts last days of Christ
2008-03-22
The Sonrise Resurrection Pageant, held at Southern Adventist University, is an annual production which recreates the last days of Christ, features 500 actors and draws as many as 8000 spectators.
Stations of the Cross
2008-03-22
Thousands of people gathered at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dalton for the Stations of the Cross celebration.
Kayakers Challenge Rapids
2008-03-21
Kayakers Challenge Rapids
Swamp Creek Classroom
2008-03-21
Tim Barber goes on a field trip with students of SE Whitfield and Georgia Wildlife Resources.
The 5th Anniversary of the Iraq War
2008-03-20
The 5th Anniversary of the Iraq War
Atlanta Storm Damage
2008-03-15
A tornado struck Atlanta Friday night and severe storms hit north of the city on Saturday.
Passion Flower
2008-03-11
Dancer Ann Law debuted Passion Flower, an hour-long performance describing her journey through breast cancer, on March 6.
Young Marines
2008-03-03
Young Marine recruits attend 13 weekends of training at the Naval Reserve Center before graduating and becoming official Young Marines.
Controlling health care costs
2008-03-02
Controlling health care costs is a growing issue. Total personal health care spending has grown from $607 billion in 1990 to $1762 billion in 2006.
GrandMother Drum tour visits Chattanooga.
2008-03-01
The GrandMother Drum International Peace Project tour made a stop at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Chattanooga on Saturday.
Give Our Georgia Friends a Drink Day
2008-02-27
Matt Lea is jokingly handcuffed by Georgia State Patrol Sgt. Ryan Newman before unloading water at the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday. Mr. Lea and City Councilman Manny Rico delivered water as Senator Jeff Mullis, center, accepted it.
Survivors of Suicide
2008-02-15
For many suicide is a taboo topic but survivors whose loved ones have died by suicide say that the stigma is part of the problem. After a suicide, survivors struggle with guilt and grief. For them, understanding suicide can alleviate their pain and possibly help others struggling with depression and mental illness.
Alabama Tornado
2008-02-06
A tornado rips through Pisgah, Alabama.
Lundi Gras
2008-02-04
Chattanooga celebrates first Lundi Gras.
Front-Wheel Drive
2008-02-03
When the Chattanooga-based Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue found out about a puppy born without front legs, it acted immediately to help her. The rescue group brought Hope to orthotist David Turnbill, wo designed a special prosthetic device to give Hope greater mobility and protect her developing bones.
Gluff Funeral
2008-01-28
Services were held today for Lance Cpl. James Michael Gluff who was killed January 19th in Iraq.
Hamilton County's School Libraries
2008-01-27
In early December, Howard School of Academics and Technology held a book drive to fill its empty shelves and replace out-of-date information. This event brought a long-brewing issue into the public eye and prompted the Times Free Press to explore library conditions in some of Hamilton County’s public schools.
Martin Luther King Jr. birthday march
2008-01-21
Six-year-old Mona Davis looks back at 8-year-old Darika Scott, right, as they walk with signs along M.L. King Boulevard during a march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday afternoon.
January Snowfall
2008-01-17
After much anticipation, Chattanoogans experienced a mid-January snowfall that created icy roads, misty skies and plenty of fun sledding slopes.
Push Hard Lumber Co. Fire
2008-01-16

Slideshow: Christmas in January
2008-01-12

Mike Battery Deploys
2008-01-08

Legislature Opens
2008-01-08

Gifts from home on Thanksgiving at Camp Bucca, Iraq
2008-01-02

Drought in Georgia
2008-01-01
With rainfall for the state at about 75 percent of normal levels, Georgia experienced a severe drought during 2007. The drought has had widespread effects from agriculture to recreation and even domestic life.
Babies of the 1/181st
2007-12-25

Since soldiers with the Tennessee Army National Guard's 1/181st Field Artillery Battalion left in June to train for deployment, at least eight babies have been born to fathers serving in the war zone. Several others left just after their babies were born. From missing out on first-year milestones to the strains of single parenting, this deployment brings special challenges for these families.

Photos of the year 2007
2007-12-23
Vote for your favorite Times Free Press photo from 2007.
Tattoo record
2007-12-19
John Cross and Aaron Favaloro of Cleveland's Skin Graphix broke the world record for the longest tattoo session.
Starlight Parade
2007-12-02

Veterans Day
2007-11-11
Five veterans share their stories.
Slideshow: World War ll Medals
2007-11-06

Slideshow: Bridge Demolition
2007-11-05

Slideshow: What Wheels Reveal
2007-11-02

Slideshow: ROTC March
2007-10-17

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