There was a time in Shawnice Beard's life when, as a first-time mother, she was supposed to be experiencing the most joyous days of her life. Instead, she struggled daily with tears and anxiety.
Over the past couple decades, Chattanooga has become a thriving hub for numerous trucking and logistics companies — each of which has created jobs, contributed to toward economic prosperity, and helped reinforce the city's position as a strategic crossroads for the industry. Here, we highlight some of the most prominent companies to get their start in Chattanooga:
Cindy Lee was fed up with empty promises and unreliable service from freight brokers. Too many times, they promised one thing but delivered another.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the trucking and logistics industries reached record capacity with a surge in United States trucking fleets, but now they are feeling squeezed as freight numbers return to pre-shutdown levels.
At Squirrel Rabbit Coffee Bar and Creamery, customers have options to make anyone happy — specialty coffee drinks and artisanal gelatos, sorbets and Italian ice.
What role do each of us play in cultivating a diverse workforce?
If you hear the name Smelly Cat Café and instantly think of television's free-spirited Phoebe Buffay singing her beloved hit by the same name, you're on the right track.
Medical marijuana is legal in 38 states. Recreational use is allowed in more than 20. And across America, companies are trying to make sense of it all when it comes to hiring and retention policies.
Two notable civil rights figures will visit Chattanooga this September — Reena Evers Everette, daughter of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers; and Jerry Mitchell, the investigative reporter who helped put Evers' killer in prison.
From the time he began practicing law, Wade Hinton couldn't help but notice Chattanooga's legal community was not reflective of the community at large.
