It was the sense of family pride that also made the day special for Gooden, who was surrounded by family, as well as well-wishing friends and dignitaries from the city, county and state Department of Tourist Development.
Back in the day, the Willow Street Inn was a favorite neighborhood haunt for people looking for a cold beer and a great burger.
There is a new issue that tears families apart around this time of year, and it does not involve the president. It's even more divisive. OK, that's a lie. No, this about the battle between vegans and meat eaters at dinner parties.
The Exit 111 festival held in October at Great Stage Park will not return in 2020.
The Impressions, including Chattanoogans Fred Cash and Sam Gooden, will be honored by the state of Tennessee with the installation of a Tennessee Music Pathways marker on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.
Sometimes nicknames can tell you plenty about a person. Guys named "Tiny" are often anything but, while guys named "Shorty" are usually just that.
While we've reported on the changes taking place at Riverbend, the city's largest music festival, in recent weeks, it should also be noted that the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival just up the road in Manchester, Tennessee, is also making some changes.
What could be more wholesome and uplifting than a new Hallmark Christmas movie starring Rachel Boston?
Kathleen Madigan is a veteran of the stage, doing 250 nights a year on the road. She is also a veteran of comedy specials, having just released her "Bothering Jesus" tour on Netflix, and she has worked the late-night TV circuit many times over her 29-year career.
Healthful versions of pecan pie, cauliflower mashed potatoes are sure to please
