Author: Kim Carson

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…

Wet Nose Wednesday

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!…

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Amber 41212946 Just look at that beautiful face and happy smile. How can you resist being happy when you see Amber? Amber is a 2-year-old Shepherd mix with a wonderful personality. She can be a bit shy sometimes, but she’s…

Rare Photo of a Black Hole

The big news in science yesterday was the first ever photo of a black hole.  It looks like a blurry, glowing, orange donut.  It's 55 million light years away, and took a global team of astronomers years to capture.  And…

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Adopt a new friends today from the Humane Educational Society! Arrow 41187720 Arrow is quite the handsome orange tabby. Just look at those chubby, chipmunk-like cheeks! So adorable! Arrow is a mild-mannered little guy. He likes to snuggle, nap, and…

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Lana 41051469 Lana is a very pretty 2-year-old Collie/Shepherd mix. She is sweet, loving, and full of spunk. She likes being with people and getting lots of love, but she seems to like romping with her dog friends even more.…

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Lola 40579908 Lola is a sweet senior. At 10 years old, she’s just perfect for taking relaxing walks through the neighborhood or snuggling on the couch with you. Lola enjoys being petted and has a lovely little smile whenever she’s…

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Leilani 40507722 This girl with the sweet, pinchable cheeks is Leilani. She’s a 5-year-old Bulldog mix who is outgoing and loving. Leilani is such a happy girl that you’ll almost never see her without her tongue sticking out. It’s just…

Parent Alert: The Momo Challenge

A suicide game called “Momo” is spreading on social media, prompting police in multiple countries to issue warnings about it. The "Momo" challenge asks people to add a contact via WhatsApp. They are then urged to hurt themselves or commit…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

James and Kim's Weekend Bright Spots Thursday February 28, 2019 Stand Up For Conservation Benefit for Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center at The Comedy Catch. $20. A silent auction and comedy show. 5:30-9:30 p.m. * All proceeds go to…

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Meet Layla and Watermelon! Layla 37610536 Layla is a fun, spunky, active 5-year-old Pit mix. She loves butt scratches and enjoys a nice bouncy romp around the yard.  Layla makes cute little snorting noises when she eats and when she…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

Make the Most of your Weekend!   Navy Band America's Navy is coming to Soddy-Daisy, one of 25 cities in 10 states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2019 tour -- one of the…

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Grampy 39727670 Grampy came to Tennessee from South Carolina during last September’s hurricane season. He’s been patiently waiting for a forever home ever since. Grampy is a sweet senior, about 8 years old. He loves being with people, cuddling, and…

James and Kim’s Bright Spots

James and Kim’s Bright Spots Masquerade Ball Father Daughter Dance A Masquerade Ball is the theme of the 12th annual dance for fathers and daughters that benefits Four Points Inc. This nonprofit assists families involved in domestic violence as well…

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day – a couple of pets who want to be your one-and-only!! Alex 40690231 Alex is a wonderfully huge 8-year-old puffball of a cat. He is 18 pounds of purring, loving, furry kitty cat. Alex…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots DCappella Disney Music Group’s new a cappella group featuring 7 world class vocalists, will perform at the Tivoli. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing Off and…

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Mojo 35823684 Do you need a little Mojo this year? How about 70 pounds of Mojo? Well, we have just the guy for you. This is Mojo, a 4.5-year-old terrier mix who would love to be your new pal. Mojo…

Always Late? Here are a few strategies to help!

If you're always late to stuff, here are five strategies that can help . . . 1. When you estimate how long it'll take to get somewhere, always round up to the nearest 10. Like instead of saying, "It'll take…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots!

Lookout Wild Film Festival Jan24-27th at the Tivoli Theatre at 7pm and 2pm featuring some of the best outdoor films. Tickets $12.50 *you can get the book Oli Kai by James Howard and family with 100% of proceeds going to…

Meet Dollie and Victor this Wet Nose Wednesday!

Dollie 38884611 Dollie is a cute and cuddly 10-month-old kitty who would love for you to adopt her. She is outgoing and full of personality. Dollie likes to have fun and is super playful. She's fine around other cats but…

Oscar Nominations are in!

BEST PICTURE Black Panther BlacKkKlansman Bohemian Rhapsody The Favourite Green Book Roma A Star Is Born Vice Best Actress Yalitza Aparicio, Roma Glenn Close, The Wife Olivia Colman, The Favourite Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born Melissa McCarthy, Can You…

Is your work space keeping you from a promotion?

If one of your goals for 2019 is to get a promotion, you could be hurting your chances without even realizing it.  Here are five things you might have on your desk RIGHT NOW, that could be making you look…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

It is the last weekend for Ice on the Landing at the Choo Choo Gardens Time: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM The 2019 Sandhill Crane Festival is Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hiwassee Refuge…

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Galena 40029221 Galena is a gorgeous 2-year-old Tortoiseshell. She tends to be a little shy in new places and around new people. If you just give her a minute to get used to you, you’ll see that she is a…

Double Dipping Versus the Five-Second Rule

Good Morning Sunny peeps!  Thanks for checking out the James and Kim Blog.  Would you like to win the tickets to Something Rotten at the Tivoli tonight? We are doing something a little different this morning and launching this at…

Tips to get organized!

Marie Kondo is a professional organizer from Japan.  And her new Netflix show "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" is an odd level of popular right now.  Here are five of her top tips for knocking out the clutter and organizing…

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Creek Johnson 40109764 Let us introduce you to one of the friendliest and sweetest dogs here. His name is Creek Johnson, and he’s a 4-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix. We think he is mostly deaf, but he loves people so…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

Saturday Get out and walk! With the first day of sunshine in a very long time, we recommend just getting outside! Walk the Walnut Street Bridge, check out the southern part of the TN Riverwalk, visit Reflection Riding or take…

Recycle your Christmas Trees

Curbside recycling from December 26th to January 8th, for live trees; Request a pickup through the city's 311 system by calling 423-643-6311, emailing 311@chattanooga.gov  or using the CHATT311 app. If you use the app, choose the "Brush Collection" option and…

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Cardi 39375090 Meet Cardi! Cardi is a very outgoing and playful 2.5-year-old kitty. This girl is proof that girls just wanna have fun! She’s all about playing, but she’s also super happy to snuggle when play time is done. Cardi…

Miley and Liam got married!

After meeting nearly a decade ago, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are officially wed! Days after their rumored wedding on Sunday night, the singer, 26, posted two sweet photos from the intimate ceremony on Wednesday to her social media accounts.…

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebrations!

      The Creative Discovery Museum’s New Year’s at Noon December 31st 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, celebrate 2019 with us! Ring in the New Year with Father Time at Creative Discovery Museum’s annual New Year’s celebration,…

James and Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots

Saturday 10/27 Normalpalooza NormalPalooza is back for its 16th year of fun and excitement. The annual fall festival has built a foundation as an exciting staple of Chattanooga’s Northside neighborhoods. Normal Park Museum Magnet School hosts the fundraiser with the…

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Carlos 24586897 If you’re into mellow, lazy dogs to enjoy your days with, Carlos might be the one for you. He’s an 11-year-old Hound dog with a sweet smile and a gentle soul. Sometimes Carlos likes to sing sad ballads…

James & Kim’s Weekend Bright Spots!

James and Kim’s Bright Spots 10/19-10/21 Alabama The University of Alabama's Million Dollar Band will stop in town on Friday, Oct. 19, on its way to Knoxville for the UTK/Alabama football game on Saturday. The marching band will present a…

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Eve 39671782 Hi! My name is Eve. Aren’t I just adorable? Of course, I am! I am an 8-year-old Terrier mix who came her from South Carolina during the Hurricane Florence evacuations. I’m very happy to be here, but I…