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Sculpture Fields Dedicates “Best For Last,” Final Monumental Work By John Henry

  • 5/1/2025

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park hosted a special dedication ceremony honoring Best for Last, the final large-scale sculpture created by the late, internationally acclaimed artist John Henry. The event marked a historic moment for the park and the broader art community. Sculpture Fields—co-founded by John and Pamela Henry in 2012—opened to the public in 2016 as a destination for monumental outdoor sculpture and cultural engagement. Mrs. Henry, co-founder of Sculpture Fields and wife of the artist, delivered a heartfelt dedication speech. “It is fitting that John’s final work will reside in the park he envisioned back in 2012,” said Mrs. Henry. “John’s earliest sculptures were ... (click for more)

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“Best for Last”, by the late sculptor John Henry, was installed on the highest point of land in the park at Sculpture Fields
“Best for Last”, by the late sculptor John Henry, was installed on the highest point of land in the park at Sculpture Fields

John Shearer: North Chattanooga Book Club Is Celebrating 125th Anniversary in 2025

  • 5/1/2025

For several decades the North Chattanooga Book Club members have been faithfully reading and discussing books, as well as having monthly speakers and financially supporting Northside Neighborhood House. The books read over the years have come and gone in popularity, with a few remaining as classics. But one book the group could write ... (click for more)

Nightfall Program For Youth Returns To Downtown Library

  • 5/1/2025

The Chattanooga Public Library, 423 Chain Breakers and Chattanooga United to Reduce Violence (CURV) announce the return of Link Up at the Library, an after hours program run by 423 Chain Breakers and Library staff for youth ages 12-18 during Nightfall 2025 every Friday from 8-10 p.m., May 2 through June 27. Officials said, "Chris Sands, ... (click for more)

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TN Republican National Committeeman Oscar Brock To Speak At North River Pachyderm Club May 8
  • 5/1/2025

Oscar Brock, Republican National Committeeman for Tennessee, will speak during the North River Pachyderm Breakfast Meeting on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 a.m. at Lillie Mae’s Place Restaurant. Mr. Brock has served on the Tennessee Republican Party Executive Committee from 2002 until 2017 and has represented Tennessee on the Republican National Committee since 2016. He has also worked on dozens of campaigns and has been active in local, state and national Republican politics since 1986. ... more

Hamilton County Schools' Excessive Testing - And Response (2)
  • 4/29/2025

I am a parent from District 7. My children attend Apison Elementary and East Hamilton Middle School. I have been frustrated for some time now, with the amount of testing that our school district puts our students through. I streamed the last two school board meetings. In the March meeting the school board made it clear that many parents and teachers in the district have also communicated their concerns and frustrations over the amount of testing our district does. Students just completed ... more

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sign Former Moc Quarterback Chase Artopoeus
  • 5/1/2025

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Thursday the club has signed former UTC quarterback Chase Artopoeus. Artopoeus, 6'1", 195 pounds) signs with the Bombers after a six-year collegiate career with UCLA (2019-2022) and the Mocs (2023-2024). He started 15 games during his career with the Mocs, tossing for 3,730 yards and 23 touchdowns. He rushed for 152 yards and four touchdowns. In a game against Western Carolina, he threw five touchdowns. Artopoeus finished the season with ... more

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