Author: Kim Carson

The Local Scoop

The Tennessee Titans will hold cheerleading auditions, April 25th at Nissan Stadium. For more info, visit TennesseeTitans.com/cheerleaders Blood Assurance is in critical need of O negative and O positive blood. Can you donate this week? It takes about an hour.…

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Elgar 24979 Elgar is a handsome guy with a great smile. He is a 4-year-old Lab mix. Elgar is a little shy at first meeting, but he warms up quickly. He is sweet, gentle, and loving. He enjoys being in…

The Local Scoop

    Favorite Easter treats? In Tennessee, it’s Starburst Jelly Beans;  in Alabama, you love Chocolate Bunnies the most; and in North Carolina, YOU love peeps         7 new E-Labs will be up and running at Hamilton County elementary schools, by August. An…

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Ace 35044 Ace is a 2.5-year-old, 70-pound terrier mix who is sure to win your heart with his cute face and sweet personality. Ace enjoys a variety of activities including going for car rides, going for walks, and snuggling. Ace…

Road Closures and Flooding

As of 7am Thursday morning A landslide happened on the East Ridge side of the Bachman Tunnel on Ringgold Road. Closed: Spring Creek Rd near Parkridge East Camp Jordan Pkwy @ Bass Pro Dr Provience Rd @ Airport Rd Ringgold…

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Griff 24289 Griff is a 4-year-old English Chocolate Lab. He is a big hunk of a dog, weighing in at 103 pounds! He's also a very smart boy and has already learned several basic obedience commands. He's currently working on…

Oscar Nominations

Best Picture The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Nomadland Promising Young Woman Sound of Metal The Trial of the Chicago 7 Best Directing Thomas Vinterberg, Another Round David Fincher, Mank Lee Isaac Chung, Minari Chloe Zhao, Nomadland…

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Vlad 23304 Vlad is our featured foster pet. Even though he is 8 years old, he still has plenty of energy when it is time to play. Mostly, though, he lives for snuggles. He is smart, trainable, and wants nothing…

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Famon 23041 Famon is a super sweet boy who has HUGE purrrr! He's a gorgeous orange tabby and is about 3 years old. While Famon may not be the kind of guy to run up to you when you walk…

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Help a Local Fireman’s Family

The Chattanooga Fire Department and other local public safety agencies are doing what they can to help a fellow first responder and his family. Battalion Chief David Thompson Jr.’s daughter, Makayla, 22, has special needs. Her family is attempting to buy…

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Mags A-6592 Mags is one super-cute Pit mix. She's about 5 years old, but you wouldn't know it judging from how playful and bouncy she is. When Mags gets to be with her favorite people or do her favorite things,…

Stress Eat on Election Day

Election Day may be a stressful or emotional time for many, and a bunch of fast-food chains are stepping up with free comfort food to help you cope. Are these deals little more than gimmicks to get you in the…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

The Chattanooga Ballet will stage socially distanced, outdoor concerts on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th at 5pm in White Oak Park, 798 Ben Miller Parkway, Red Bank, TN 37415. Ballet in the Park will be FREE but with…

The Local Look

Here’s another way to help a local Breast Cancer non-profit raise some money. This Saturday the 24th, starting at 12noon, take part in a fun Darts & Pool tournament, at the VFW on Lee Highway. It’s kid-friendly, $10 entry fee…

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Elsa 41725379 Elsa is one beautiful girl with white fur and pale-yellow eyes. She looks like she belongs in the movie Frozen. Elsa is friendly with people, though she can be very shy at first meetings. Sometimes when she gets…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

Boo In The Zoo The Chattanooga Zoo’s Boo in the Zoo event will feature timed ticket entries for safety, a costume contest, scavenger hunt, candy stations, and more. ,Oct. 16 + Sat., Oct. 17 4-8 p.m. 301 N Holtzclaw Ave.…

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Ice Man 45361962 Ice Man is one of our sweet seniors. He's a 10-year-old Pit mix all the way from Louisiana. Ice Man is just about as cool and chill as his name implies. Whether he's going for walks, getting…

Movie’s that are still going to be released this year

Disney just announced that the new Pixar movie, "Soul", will skip a theatrical release and go straight to Disney+ on Christmas Day.  Free to subscribers, by the way.  They're not charging extra like they did with "Mulan". But several movies…

Chattanooga Live Music

Here are the upcoming Chattanooga Live Music weekend events. Check CLM Facebook schedule page for details of each event. Reminder - mask on during entry and social distancing required. 7-Oct 2RB - Raul Enrique / Neff Luciano - El Toril…

Goodbye Eddie Van Halen

VAN HALEN guitarist EDDIE VAN HALEN died yesterday, after what his son WOLFGANG called a "long and arduous battle with cancer."  He was 65. Wolfie added, quote, "He was the best father I could ask for.  Every moment I've shared with him on…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

Autumn Children’s Fest The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga hosts an Annual Autumn Children's Festival every year. However, this year it is a virtual event from September 29 – October 3, there will be online fun, family-friendly activities…

Six Things To Look Forward to in October

.  Halloween candy.  A new report found spending is way up compared to last year.  And you won't have as many trick-or-treaters.  So a lot of that candy is up for grabs. 2.  Lots of sports:  The NFL season continues. …

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Delaney 45170914 Isn't Delaney just an adorable, fluffy girl? Don't you just want to take her home today and love her? Delaney would love to find her forever family and get out of the shelter. She's still a young gal,…

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        The Tennessee Titans will allow fans to be in Nissan Stadium during home games.  October 4th, about 10% will be allowed;  October 11th about 12.5% capacity will be allowed; and October 18th about 15% capacity will…

Enjoy your weekend!

       (As of Wed. Sept. 30th at 12noon)   The Tennessee Titans/Pittsburgh Steelers game that was going to be played this Sunday, October 4th,  has been postponed, due to a high number of positive Covid-19 results at the Titans camp. The…

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In the NBA, the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet in the Western Conference Finals, for the first time since 2009. The games begin this weekend. / The Atlanta Braves are at The Mets this Friday, Saturday,…

Are you eligible?

A 2017 breach of personal information has Equifax setting aside $425 million to financially compensate their customers. 147 million affected in total and more than 3 million here in Tennessee with over $3.5 million going to those Tennessee customers alone.…

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Raul 42117472 If you’re looking to adopt a kitten, now’s the perfect time. Raul is a 3-month-old orange and white tabby, and he’s available for adoption. He’s cute, playful, outgoing, and would love to be the newest addition to your…

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Chenzi 40351224 Chenzi is a 7.5-year-old Terrier on a mission. She has the determination and excitement of a lab, the energy and smile of a terrier and the heart of (you guessed it) a lion! Chenzi enjoys long walks with…

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Cuddles 35237709 Cuddles is a clever 4-year-old Terrier mix who is looking for his forever home. Cuddles is smart and very food driven, which means training would be a breeze for him! The shelter life is becoming more and more…

James and Kim’s Weekend Picks

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots Live music Fridays! Nightfall in Chattanooga-Free Off the Rails Dalton Music Festival-Free Friday Festival, Summer on the Square 155 N Ocoee St. visitclevelandtn.com 7pm-9pm Free Movies in the Park Movies in the Park, a…

Plan your Fourth with Fireworks and Fun!

James and Kim’s Bright Spots Fireworks & Celebrations   July 2nd Rossville, GA-Lake Winnie, Tuesday, July 2nd 10 p.m.   July 3rd Pops on the River- Coolidge Park with the CSO music starts at 8pm Fort Oglethorpe-Patriotism at the Post.…

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Arthur 41343669 Arthur is a 1-year-old Great Pyrenees mix and weighs about 85 pounds. He’s a big, goofy, playful boy. Give Arthur a tug toy or tennis ball and he’ll keep himself (and you) entertained! Arthur likes to go for…

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Favian 40691445 This handsome guy is Favian, a 4-year-old Hound/Cur mix. Favian is fun-loving, playful, and sweet. He loves being around people and just wants to snuggle up as close as he can. Even though he’s a great cuddler, he’s…

Make the Most of your Weekend

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots Live music Fridays! Nightfall in Chattanooga-Free Off the Rails Dalton Music Festival-Free Apollo 11: First Steps Edition Launch party at the Imax Audiences will once again experience the thrill of one of humanity’s greatest…

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Nala 41381319 Nala is a big, fluffy, 3-year-old Siamese mix. Nala is a sweet girl, but she does sometimes get a little bit of that fluffy, beautiful diva cattitude. Nala doesn’t mind having adoring kitty friends around her, but she…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots D-day Screenings at the Imax To mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater will present three special screenings of "D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944" starting Thursday, June 6, through Saturday,…

Make the MOST of your weekend!

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots Riverbend 2019 Riverbend Festival has been one of Chattanooga’s signature events for 37 years, drawing an annual crowd of nearly 650,000. The festival is held at Ross’s Landing on the beautiful downtown riverfront. Headline…

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Gouda 41331410 Gouda is a beautiful long-haired buff tabby. She’s about 8 years old, which makes her a senior in the kitty world. Gouda is a sweet, shy girl. She enjoys being petted and will nudge you when she wants…

James and Kim’s Memorial Weekend Bright Spots

James and Kim’s Memorial Weekend Bright Spots AirPower History Tour of the Commemorative Air Force A B-29 Superfortress FIFI and B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil, will be heard over the skies of Chattanooga this week when they visit Lovell Field Airport…

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Oakley 38902518 Oakley is a fun loving, playful fella.  Even though he’s considered a senior because he’s 7 years old, he still has some get-up-and-go left in him!  Oakley enjoys exercise and play, but he’s also perfectly content to cuddle…

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Wet Nose Wednesday with the Humane Educational Society Bonnie 41397569 Bonnie is a gem in the making. If you are a patient, loving person, then Bonnie is the kitty for you. She is shy and just needs someone to show…

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Say hello to your new favorite uncle! Uncle Ted is a beautiful 2 year old domestic short hair mix. Uncle Ted came to us as a super shy little guy but has quickly come out of his shell. He is…

Make the most of your weekend!

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots 70th annual Armed Forces Day Parade Make plans to attend the 70th annual Armed Forces Day Parade! It's a free event featuring military and veterans groups, JROTC units, high school bands, local businesses and…

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Wet Nose Wednesday!! Gigantor isn't really gigantic. He's a pretty normal size cat. Very curious, must explore the whole room. Gigantor is outgoing and people friendly. He seems fine around other felines, you may want to introduce him slowly just…

Kim’s Mexican Cornbread

Kim’s Mexican Cornbread   2 cups Martha White Buttermilk cornmeal with hot rize 1 egg ¼ cup Crisco pure vegetable oil 1 tbs Crisco pure veg oil (for the skillet) Heat your skillet before adding corn bread mix 1/3 cup…

Make the Most of Your Weekend!

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots 23rd Annual National Cornbread Festival On Saturday and Sunday over 27,000 festival-goers from throughout the southeast gather in South Pittsburg to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the 23rd Annual National Cornbread Festival. …

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Wet Nose Wednesday Oatmeal 41347893 Oatmeal is a little 8-month-old tabby with lots of personality. Even though she is small, she thinks she’s a big cat. When she first meets you, she’ll give a “ferocious” hiss to let you know…

Happy Easter Weekend!

James and Kim’s Bright Spots   Reflection Riding Plant Sale Join us once again for our Spring Native Plant Sale to purchase the region's best selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials. For each native plant you buy, we’ll plant one too!…