The most memorable quotes in the Chattanooga Times Free Press for March 9-16.
“He was one of the greats, one of the giants.”
— Former Chattanooga Mayor Jon Kinsey on the legacy of Gordon Street Jr., who died Thursday at age 75. Street led North American Royalties and was widely known for his philanthropic and civic work.
“The way to raise this neighborhood is by bringing jobs here. That benefits East Chattanooga and helps the entire city.”
— Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke on the city’s successful $2.6 million cash offer for the former Harriet Tubman housing site that is to be marketed as an economic development site.