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Feeding Chattanooga’s soul
Generations of Kyriakidis fuel Acropolis success
The parking lot at Acropolis Mediterranean Grill is full at 2 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon. It’s not a special event, there’s no celebrity in the dining room and yet the tables are brimming with families, couples, solo diners and staff who greet regulars by name.
There’s something in the way they move at Ember
Heatherly, Hutt promote similar vision for fitness
Heather Heatherly and Kelly Hutt didn’t set out to start a fitness revolution in Chattanooga’s Southside – but when the opportunity came, they ran with it. Heatherly, 42, is a Nashville native with a lifelong background in ballet and yoga. “Movement has always been at the core of my being,” she says. “As I got older, I realized yoga alone wasn’t enough. I needed strength work to stay healthy.”
A Tennessee invention, firm expands global reach
Odds are you’ve transacted with one of Elo’s touch screens today
In 1971, Samuel C. Hurst, Ph.D., invented the world’s first electronic touch interface in an Oak Ridge basement. Half a century later, the device’s descendants are used for everything from paying for purchases to tracking global shipping and receiving data. And the company Hurst started, Elographics (now Elo Touch Solutions), continues to roll out products and services from its global headquarters in Knoxville.
Duck has you covered, serving tacos worth the delay
If you’d been standing at the corner of McCallie and Highland Park avenues a few years ago, you would’ve seen a vista of overgrown weeds and abandoned industrial buildings – not a gathering of picnic tables and taco enthusiasts. You definitely wouldn’t have spotted a menu offering Bangkok Shrimp or Chicken Tikka Masala tacos – or frozen Cheerwine with booze.
Celebrate Homeownership Month with summer prep
June is National Homeownership Month – the perfect time to mull the joys and responsibilities that come with owning a home. With warmer weather settling in, now is also an ideal moment to get ahead of summer’s challenges. Nicole Slaughter Graham at HouseLogic.com offers expert-backed advice to help homeowners keep things running smoothly indoors during the hot summer months. From boosting energy efficiency to refreshing your living space, these tips are a great reminder that a little planning now can make a big difference all season long.
Inflation, tariffs chill market for lake homes
For readers in the Tennessee Valley, summer usually signals lake season – lazy weekends on the water, family barbecues and, for some, dreams of a second home on Chickamauga or Nickajack. But in 2025, that dream is colliding with an uneasy economy.
Calendar: Active Older Adults events
The city of Red Bank’s Active Older Adult program continues to feature free classes and special events aimed at residents 55 and older. All activities will take place at the Red Bank Community Center, located at 3653 Tom Weathers Drive. This month’s highlights include a return visit from local author and historian Lawrence Miller, who will present historic photos and stories about Red Bank Monday, June 9. Red Bank Police Sergeant Steve Hope will lead a discussion on fraud prevention and theft awareness Thursday, June 26. In addition to these events, the AOA program continues to offer chair yoga, qi gong, guided exercise, music jam, bingo and art sessions presented by The Chattery and supported by a grant from Tennessee Arts Build. Complete schedule
Newsmakers: Caminez joins Symphony leadership program
Susan Caminez of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera has been selected to participate in the League of American Orchestras’ prestigious Essentials of Orchestra Management program. She is one of 35 orchestra and arts professionals chosen from around the world for the ten-day leadership development intensive.
Chattanooga to host Medal of Honor celebration
This fall, Chattanooga will serve as the host of the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration, a weeklong event recognizing American citizens whose lives exemplify the values tied to the nation’s highest military honor. Scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 4, the celebration will culminate with the 2025 Patriot Awards Gala Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The gala will honor four individuals whose work and values reflect the principles of patriotism, citizenship, courage, integrity, sacrifice and commitment.
Financial Focus: Should you pay off debts or invest?
Some financial decisions can be challenging, like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments, it can be hard to figure out which issue should be a priority.
Compact pickups: Maverick vs. Santa Cruz
If you wanted a midsize truck 10 years ago, your choices included an aging Toyota Tacoma or an even older Nissan Frontier design. Today, renewed versions of the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger and Honda Ridgeline have revitalized the segment enough to have spawned a new compact pickup class, led by the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Prosecutors say Republican S.C. lawmaker used 'joebidennnn69' to send child sex material
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Republican member of the South Carolina House who prosecutors say used the screen name "joebidennnn69" has been arrested and charged with 10 counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. RJ May was arrested at his Lexington County home after a lengthy investigation and was ordered Thursday by a federal judge to remain jailed until his trial.
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