Author: Kim Carson

Artemis 26661 Artemis is a 1.5-year-old Siamese mix. While she may be gorgeous, she has a bit of cattitude. She likes loving, but only on her own terms. She'll be sure to let you know when she is in the…

It will be Free Family Night at the Creative Discovery Museum, this Thursday night July 8th. The hours are from 5:30pm until 8pm. Find out more on their website  CDMfun.org The Humane Society needs peanut butter. The staff makes doggie…

Donate Blood at Blood Assurance through this Monday July 5th, and they will give you a patriotic t-shirt. You must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds, to donate blood. Make your appointment online at…

National veterinarians say pets may go through separation anxiety as their human owners begin to return to work. Some Chattanoogans have been at home during the pandemic, and pets have gotten used to that. So look for destructive behavior, more…

Nala 26139 This sweet girl is curious of all her surroundings so of course she is at your side constantly.  She just wants to be part of whatever is happening!  She takes FOMO seriously (fear of missing out). You want…

Vaccinations are now given, for ages 12 and older,  Mondays through Fridays from 9am until 6pm, and on Saturdays from 9am until 3pm, at the Tennessee Riverpark. (But NO vaccinations this coming Monday July 5th, so the Health Department staff…

Would you like to sponsor a beautiful wreath at the Chattanooga National Cemetery? Honor a local hero today by visiting WreathsAcrossAmerica.org and clicking “Sponsor Wreaths”. Do you bounce out of bed before the alarm goes off? OR, do you hit…

Fitness Snacking is a new thing, and it has nothing to do with food. “Snacking” now means instead of doing a full fitness work-out, take 5 to 10 minutes for a fitness “snack” - a few squats, a few push-ups,…

I feel like we're gonna find out Willy Wonka was behind this report. Because how is this possible? A new scientific study just came out that found it might be a good idea to start eating chocolate for BREAKFAST. It…

Your Chattanooga Red Wolves will host Greeneville this Saturday night, at C.H.I. Memorial Stadium, in a soccer match at 7pm. For tickets, visit ChattanoogaRedWolves-sc.com  East Ridge has been awarded a $25,000 grant to build a new Dog Park. The city…

6/23 Wednesday June 30th will be the last day that the Hamilton County Health Department will be making vaccine appointments. But you can still simply drive through and get your Covid shot, at the Tennessee Riverpark. Those hours are Monday…

How much money would someone have to pay for you to give up all social media FOREVER?  Someone polled a bunch of social media users.  And one in five said they'd need a minimum of $1 MILLION. 70% said at…

Back Alley Productions will present their next play, “A Little Princess”, beginning this Friday June 25th. Performances are at The Mars Theatre in Lafayette. Get details online at BAPshows.com (BAP stands for Back Alley Productions). There’s a new list: “The…

The road work at the I-75/I-24 split is 90% done, and could be completed by late Summer, with all lanes open. The Strawberry Festival is this Friday June 18th and Saturday June 19th. Though there won’t be a parade this…

How many cups of coffee do you drink on a normal workday? A new poll found one or two cups is a pretty common answer.  But some of us are drinking a LOT more than that. 1.  One or two…

Neyland Stadium in Knoxville will return to 100% full capacity, and that includes tail-gating, this Fall..   The Tennessee Volunteers host Bowling Green in a Thursday night prime-time opener, September 2nd on the S.E.C. Network. Go Vols!       A study…

Lola 25877 Lola is just a sweet little grey tabby kitten. She's only about 10 weeks old and is as playful and loving as she can be. She's also a very curious kitty and wants to check out anything and…

The Hamilton County Fair for this year has been postponed until 2022.  Disneyland has announced it will not require proof of vaccination from guests; it will be on the honor system. Those that haven’t been vaccinated ARE asked to continue…

There’s a car and motorcycle show at Camp Jordan, this Saturday June 19th. It’s free to get in, and any donations will benefit the East Ridge Optimist Club, helping youth in the community. Lots of cars and motorcycles, and prizes…

According to a new survey, Americans don't want to ease into traveling after the pandemic . . . they want to make a BIG SPLASH. 59% of people say they plan to jump back into travel with a "bucket list"…

A local dog and her owner are heading to New York to compete in the Westminster Dog Show. “Nada” the Cattle Dog will go up against 18 other Australian Cattle Dogs, to try to win her breed, and she could…

AMY SCHUMER was trending yesterday, for a strange reason that just got stranger.A truck stop in Tennessee posted a picture of a driver named Amelia, who'd redeemed a brand new Monster Energy mini-fridge with her loyalty points.  The woman looked a…

It's time for "Nerd News," covering the most important news for your brain you may have missed.  Here's a quick rundown of this week in science . . . 1.  In school, you learned there are four oceans:  The Atlantic,…

Nightfall is back, Friday nights, downtown at Miller Park and Miller Plaza. This Friday night June 11th, enjoy local bands “Emily Kate Boyd”, and “Ben VanWinkle And The Figment”. Free music, courtesy of “Chattanooga Presents”. Opening act is at 7pm,…

Dogs get really hot in the Summertime, just like their owners do. Experts suggest you give your dog a haircut; leave at least one inch of hair, OR use sunscreen on your dog’s skin! And always carry a bottle of…

An annual report called the "Over-the-Counter Guide" lists the top products pharmacists recommend.  Here are this year's top picks for 10 different ailments, or other things you might encounter  . 1.  Headaches . . . Tylenol.  Yes, they recommend it…

Fluffy 26471 Fluffy looks a wee bit grumpy in her photos, but we think that's because she was awakened from a nap for her photo shoot. She is actually quite sweet. Fluffy is about 4 years old. She currently has…

Research from The University Of Chicago shows that it’s actually healthy to have your grandkids around. It keeps your brain sharp, and it helps with physical fitness because you’re always on the move, with grandkids. The Federal Trade Commission has…

It's National Best Friends Day! Here are seven stats on who our best friends are . . . when we met them . . . and whether it's possible to have more than ONE best friend. 1. 46% of Americans…

 “Free Fishing Day” is this Saturday June 12th, in Tennessee, Georgia, And Alabama.. Everyone can fish in public waters without a license, this Saturday. The Optimist Club is hosting a “Fishing Rodeo”, on Saturday from 9am until 1pm, at the…

It’s insect season, and The American College of Asthma And Allergy says to expect itching and redness, if you get a bite; but if your tongue starts to swell, or you feel light-headed, you’re having a reaction to that bug…

A piece of “space junk” has bumped into the International Space Station. The collision damaged the robotic arm of the orbiting spacecraft, but none of the astronauts was injured. Space trash is actually a problem in space. The Hamilton County…

This Thursday night June 3rd, the Creative Discovery Museum will present “Sensory Night”, from 5:30 until 8pm. This is a FREE, low-stimulus evening for children with sensory sensitivities.  The state of Tennessee turns 225 years old this week.  Your Chattanooga…

More new movies are being added, in-person, at the Tivoli Theatre, starting this weekend. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for kids and senior citizens. So enjoy going to the movies again. Visit TivoliChattanooga.com and click “events”, on the…

Tickets for UTC Mocs men’s and women’s basketball games are now on sale at gomocs.com.  The Hunter Museum will offer free admission to the Museum’s permanent collection, this Thursday, June 3rd from 4 pm until 8 pm.  Poet  Maya Angelou…

Atlas 25897 Atlas is one of our special dogs. When he was a pup, he had to have a leg amputated. Now he's 6 years old and he doesn't let having only 3 legs slow him down! He enjoys going…

The McKamey Animal Center’s “Pet Gala” is almost sold out. This big event is June 25th at the Chattanoogan Hotel, and will benefit the many animals who are sheltered at Mckamey. You’ll enjoy dinner and auctions and puppy photos and…

Dave 26234 This is Dave, a gorgeous Maine Coon Mix. He's kind of a big guy, though all his fluffy fur makes him look bigger than he really is. Dave is one of our sweet seniors and is about 9…

“The 1890s Jamboree” is coming back, this Memorial Day Weekend. The hours will be from 6pm-10pm this Friday night the 28th, and from 9am until 10pm this Saturday the 29th, in downtown Ringgold! Golfer Phil Mickelson made golfing history, when…

   The largest Mega-Millions Jackpot ever won, on a single ticket, was $1.5 billion  dollars, in 2018. The second-biggest was $1 billion dollars, won earlier this year with a ticket that had been purchased in Wisconsin.     It was this week…

A photo of a little girl who appears to be buried up to her waist in CONCRETE is making the rounds online. And it's not photoshopped. But don't worry, she's fine. Can you spot the optical illusion?