Shattuck gives back to his high school
The 1953 Soddy-Daisy High School graduate is an active alum at high school
Clarence Shattuck credits his education at Soddy-Daisy High School to landing the job he has today — a Hamilton County Sessions Court judge.
A lot of women are letting a fashion trend go to their heads. Even before Kate Middleton married Prince William last year, her fondness for hats was being copied on this side of the pond.
I am not an artist. The only subjects I can draw are Chihuahuas (I've had them all my life) and John Lennon (I am a Beatles fanatic).
Reading programs starting Saturday at the Chattanooga Public Library won't leave time for summer boredom. Reading is on your own, but library officials have orchestrated related events to engage children, teens and adults in programs and services the library offers.
Summer reading programs at the Chattanooga Public Library will encourage children to "Dream Big," teens to "Own the Night" and adults to see what's "Between the Covers."
The next time you eat lettuce, thank Christopher Columbus. The explorer brought along some of the leafy green vegetable when he arrived in the Americas in 1492, according to fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov.
Modest swimsuits, maxi dresses and sky-high heels were some of the fashions seen on the runway at the StyleWorks fashion show held recently at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
One out of every three pets will go missing during their lifetime, and without identification, 90 percent won't return home, reports the American Humane Association.
Doug Peoples is starting a community garden. He's got the land. He's got the equipment. He's got the know-how. The only thing he doesn't have is gardeners, he said.
The latest trend in hair color has some people seeing red -- and pink and purple, blue and green.
“I love fashion though I’m not into trends. I love to stand in front of my closet and grab stuff to layer it and put it all together. Every morning, I have no idea what I’m going to wear, so when I start pulling things out randomly, I create new looks. It’s surprising how many outfits you can make out of things already in your closet. It’s fun.”
Children's birthday parties aren't what they used to be. When I was growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, a birthday party was held at home. You played a few games, like pin the tail on the donkey, ate birthday cake and ice cream, and opened presents.
This week's theme at Chattanooga Market is "Hair of the Chihuahua," but don't expect to see the little dogs running around the premises Sunday. The market remains a "pet-free" zone.
A young Chattanooga fashion designer recently notched another milestone. Madison Waldrop, whose line of bridal and formal wear is known as Designs by Malyse, designed the gown worn by Girls Preparatory School senior Rachel Kelly, who was crowned May Queen at last week's May Day celebration.
Looking for someone to love? You may find just what you need at the Spring Fling Pet Adoptathon this weekend at PetSmart on Gunbarrel Road.
The influence of "Mad Men" on modern fashion has been widely reported, but the AMC television show, set in the late 1960s, can also be linked to a resurgence in midcentury home decor.
Irene Tucker spends time every day visiting a "sanctuary" of peacefulness that gets her through the day, she said.
Hollywood portrays wedding and event planners as people with an overabundance of energy, incredible organizational skills, focus and drive. Morgan Holland fits the bill.
What does a bow tie say about the man who wears it? That he’s fun-loving, intelligent and a true gentleman, especially in the South, contend Matthew Wilson and Robby Tyson, owners of Chattanooga-based Wilson & Bow Fine Neckwear.
I believe it takes a village to raise a child. In our “village,” there are three generations of moms and a grandfather raising two girls, ages 5 and 23 months. For the most part, we three moms — my mother, my daughter and I — along with my husband, are on the same page with our methods of child-rearing, with one exception: food.
At 6 years old, Trinity Williams is already making big plans for the future. "I want to be a rock star and wear cool clothes and play a guitar," said the energetic youngster. "And I want to be a princess." Well, it's good to have goals.
"It isn't enough to talk about peace; one must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it; one must work at it." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Chattanooga Market begins its 11th season Sunday. Nobody is more excited than general manager, Paul Smith.
Clothing designer Karen Kane will be the special guest for StyleWorks, the fundraising fashion show for Siskin Children's Institute. The 36th annual event is scheduled Thursday, May 3, at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Designer Karen Kane's path to success began 32 years ago in the garage of her Studio City, Calif., home. "We started with a small line of 14 pieces -- all in one fabric, four colors," Kane said, in a telephone interview.
Do you love the taste of homegrown vegetables and herbs? Join the crowd.
ALL BRANCHES of the Chattanooga Public Library will distribute free bookmarks next week in recognition of National Library Week. The bookmarks feature the art of local children.
It's not so hard being green. Though Margarita, a soft shade of green, fell short of being named Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year (top honors went to Tangerine Tango), it still nabbed a coveted spot on the color forecasting company's Top 10 list of best colors for spring.
There’s no pain greater to parents than to see their child suffering. The same holds true for grandparenting. Two weeks ago, my 23-month-old granddaughter, Evie, and I were slowly swinging in a hammock, reading a book, on my screened-in back porch.
Terry and Peggy Jones of Chickamauga, Ga., have a little bit of heaven on Earth they call home.
Donna Horn doesn't profess to having a green thumb, but it does seem that whatever she plants thrives, including ornamental banana trees.
Hard-boiled eggs have a particular purpose at Easter, but two local chefs say you can extend their life beyond boiling, dyeing and hiding.
A bit of extra fabric is cinching in waistlines this season, giving women an easy cheat for an hourglass figure. The peplum, a ruffle that adds volume just below the waist, has a combination fit-and-flare look that works on many body types, fashion experts say.
Terry Ballinger moved to downtown Chattanooga 12 years ago, a decision he said he has never regretted. In 2001, he bought a condo in the Lovemans Building on Market Street. "At that time it was intriguing and it fulfilled logistic needs," he said.
Small in stature, but prolific in creativity and passion, Pat Donovan's personality is as captivating as her Chattanooga toile design that took top honors in a recent international textile competition.
The fashions that helped to define an era of self-expression have found their groove in the 21st century. According to BohemianStyleDesign.net, Bohemian, or boho, style is "caring less about what other people think and more about what you really feel.
When I heard that “The Wizard of Oz” would be shown at the Tivoli Theatre recently, with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera providing live music, I purchased tickets for my granddaughter Tilleigh and me.
Mint, an incredibly flavorful herb, is a must-have ingredient for many of the South’s finest recipes. And it’s easy to grow your own.
Rock City Gardens is gearing up for what staff members expect will be one of the most lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around.
The biggest fashion trend for spring is head-to-toe color -- the brighter the better. Whether it's color-blocked dresses, neon tops, green jeans or bright shades of eye shadow, spring 2012 is all about color.
You won't see her under the big top when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus arrives for its shows at McKenzie Arena next week, but Janice Aria has one of the biggest jobs with the circus.
