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 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…
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. …
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
6th Annual St. Chatty's Day Parade March 16, 1-2pm, The parade will step off at 1:00pm onto Main Street, take a right on Market, take a slight right onto Georgia Ave ending at Miller Park on MLK. The 6th Annual St.…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
2018 Showcase of Homes October 12-14 and October 19-21 The Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga and EPB Fiber Optics is excited to announce the 2018 Showcase of Homes, October 12-14 and October 19-21. This year’s event will feature 20…
James and Kim’s Bright Spots 10/5-10/7/18 Fly in a historic DC-3 In conjunction with Collegedale Aviation Days we will be bringing the historic DC-3, The Flagship Detroit, to Collegedale Airport on October 5 - 7. Details are still emerging…
Emery 38778109 Hello. My name is Emery. I’m a cute orange ticked tabby and am just over a year old. When I came to the shelter, I had a litter of kittens to take care of. I was a good…
Food Truck Fridays Come enjoy Culture Fest, music and dance in beautiful Miller Park. Come experience the rich cultural diversity of Chattanooga through arts, food, dance, and live music during your lunch hour! Food Truck Fridays will happen every Friday,…
Lucky 9339120 My name is Lucky, and I’m a 2-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix. I am very anxious and shy at the shelter and really need to get into my forever home where I can blossom into the sweet, fun,…
Friday: Dogs and Discs Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championship has been in Chattanooga since 2008 and is returning again in 2018. Coolidge Park Thursday through Sunday. Dogs participate in various obstacles and disc events to move forward in the championship. Chattanooga…
Biscuit 38919261 This cute little Beagle/Spaniel mix is Biscuit. Biscuit is just about 4 years old and weighs around 30 pounds, so he’s not too big and not too small. Biscuit enjoys playing and snuggling with his people. He’s got…
Friday: The grand re-opening of Miller Park is Friday at 11 a.m. The day-long event will begin at 11:00am with a ribbon cutting and remarks from Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, EPB President & CEO David Wade, River City Company President…
Pumpkin is an affectionate, sweet and calm cat. He has an interesting look about him, with his tapered face, big ears, and it always looks like he's smiling at you. If you want a snuggler, Pumpkin is the purrrfect cat…
Railfest Railfest is TVRM’s celebration of the crucial role railroads played in the creation and development of our community. Enjoy local food and craft vendors, as well as educational exhibitors displaying crafts and industries that were revolutionized or changed by…
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