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By Michael Edward Miller

The Education of Mr Mayfield

Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga author David Magee recently won an IPPY award for his newest non-fiction title, The Education of Mr. Mayfield. The IPPYs are independent publishing prizes, and they honor books that take chances, break new ground, and bring about societal change.

By Rabbit Zielke

Chattanooga, TN – For 80 years, Engel Stadium has been Chattanooga's favorite hometown baseball field. The field was the home of the Chattanooga Lookouts until 1999 and has a rich history of exhibition games and community events spanning back before the great depression. The stadium was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 2009, but the future was the topic of speculation once the Chattanooga Lookouts moved to their new field.

By Monessa Guilfoil

Girls Inc IMPACT

Monessa Guilfoil

Chattanooga, TN – T.J. Ojehomon and Jelani Morson are having an impact in bringing down high infant mortality rates in Tennessee. These two high school students work as volunteers for a program called IMPACT, which is happening through Chattanooga's Girls Incorporated, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote gender equality through education and development of leadership skills for girls.

By Richard Winham

What's Wrong With American Cars?

Richard Winham

Chattanooga, TN – Tim Kelly says he can't count the number of times he said "I told you so" to General Motors. He watched the corporation make bad decision after bad decision, hating what he saw--because his family owned a Cadillac dealership.

In this interview, Kelly discusses how GM went from an industry leader to a beggar asking for government bailouts.

By Michael Edward Miller

Bringing Near-Extinct Birds Back to the Scenic City

Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – John and Dale Stokes, from SOAR (Save Our American Raptors), are partnering with Rock City to bring peregrine falcons back to our area.

By Julie Steele

Latino Arts Project Kicks Off Events

Julie Steele

Chattanooga, TN – A brand new series of annual arts-based programming celebrates Chattanooga's diverse Latin communities. Titled the Latino Arts Project, it's a level of programming designed to document, present and promote traditional and Hispanic folk arts. The program will kick off officially Sunday from 3-5 p.m. One of those arts is the art of storytelling.

By Rabbit Zielke

Bluegrass Bands, Helping Hands

Rabbit

Dalton, GA – Bluegrass Bands, Helping Hands is a project supporting DOC-UP, the Dalton Organization for Churches United for People. Regional and national bluegrass and mountain musicians donated various tracks in support of this non-profit organization, helping families affected by unemployment in Whitfield County and Dalton, Georgia.

By Monessa Guilfoil

Southern Journeys

Monessa Guilfoil

Chattanooga, TN – The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is currently exhibiting "Southern Journeys: African American Artists of the South," a traveling collection which will remain in Chattanooga through August 11. This exhibit contains the work of many significant African American Artists works in multiple mediums, ranging from 1941 through 2009.

By Richard Winham

European-Style Football Gaining Popularity

Richard Winham

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Football Club (football as in soccer) regularly draws thousands of fans to their games. Now they are looking towards an IPO, so Chattanoogans can buy a piece of their local football club. Members of the club are convinced that European-style football will someday be as popular as baseball.

By Julie Steele

Why Pops On The River Almost Didn't Happen

Julie Steele

Chattanooga, TN – This year's Pops On The River went off with a bang as usual, but the fireworks almost fizzled before they began.

We talked to Dan Bowers, President of Allied Arts, and Maestro Bob Bernhardt, director of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, just before Pops On The River. During that conversation it came up that the concert came very close to being cancelled.

By Michael Edward Miller

A Fresh Perspective On The Scopes Trial

Michael Edward Miller

Dayton, TN – This year's Scopes Trial Festival features a new look at the story behind Dayton, Tennessee's most famous court case.

By Rabbit Zielke

Sandy the Flower Man

Rabbit

Chattanooga, TN – Sandy Bell is almost an institution downtown Chattanooga. For decades, he has been found riding his bike with a bundle of flowers and a huge smile. Sandy spreads friendship, love and happiness with the offer of a flower, friendly smile, and seemingly unlimited vigor for life.

By Richard Winham

Chattanooga Football Club

Richard Winham

Chattanooga, TN – Despite being a new team, the Chattanooga Football Club is enjoying a very successful season. (In this context, "football" detonates World-Cup-style football, also known as "soccer.") Richard Winham interviews Chattanooga's home team about the sport's place in East Tennessee culture and the support they're getting from our community.

By Julie Steele

Nutrition Counseling Is Health Department's Best Kept Secret

Julie Steele

Chattanooga, TN – Are you overweight? Have you been considering a more nutritious eating regimen, but are concerned about over-the-counter diet aids and fad diets? For those wanting to lose weight or eat healthier food, the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Health Department may be just want the doctor ordered.

By Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga Documentary Filmmakers Win National Award

Michael Edward Miller

Chattanooga, TN – Dave Porfiri and Linda Duvoisin, from Mindflow Media, have won a 2010 Silver Telly Award for their new documentary.