Kennedy: His parents couldn’t read; he created a shrine
When he was a child, Eric Smith had a severe stutter. To amuse himself, he would listen to other youngsters talk and pretend to join their conversations.
Kennedy: Pat Sajak and I left TV the same week
I swore off TV for a whole week during my family's recent seven-day vacation to Florida.
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Remember When, Chattanooga? A Ruby Falls bumper tag was a prized souvenir
From the 1930s into the 1980s, a Ruby Falls bumper tag was a badge of adventure for some U.S. travelers.
Hixson High grad traces success to mentors
Alex Condra is fresh out of medical school.
Kennedy: Chattanooga, please don’t get the big head
Every time I read that Chattanooga has made another "best cities" list, I wince.
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Remember When, Chattanooga? Chow-Now was home of the Plenty Burger
In the late 1950s and 1960s, Chow-Now was a small, drive-in restaurant chain in the Chattanooga area famous for its signature Plenty Burgers.
Kennedy: Adopted mustang is ready for competition
Lily Hughes, 19, and her 3-year-old mustang, Reba, have things in common. Both are free-spirited, love the outdoors and have flashes of unpredictability.
Kennedy: Artificial intelligence is coming for your job, Emily and Chad
I had my first known encounter with artificial intelligence last week.
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Remember When, Chattanooga? Eastgate Center opened in 1962
Baby boomers will remember when Eastgate Center looked like the accompanying photo — essentially a topless mall.
Kennedy: Central Exxon in Collegedale thrives by following Underwood family version of the golden rule
It's rare these days to find a gas station that's the beating heart of a community, but Central Exxon in Collegedale is clearly vital to the circulatory system of its corner of Hamilton County.
