Tierra Hayes

Tierra Hayes is the digital and engagement editor for the Times Free Press. She is from Athens, Georgia, and graduated from Southern Adventist University in 2020 with her B.S. Mass Communication-Writing/Editing.

Property owners affected by Easter storms have June 1 deadline for free debris pickup

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 28, 2020

Property owners have until Monday, June 1 to register with the county for their storm debris to be picked up free of charge, according to a news release from the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management.

AP Photo/Mark Humphrey / Debris is scattered from damaged homes Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The intersection in the foreground is the meeting of Holly Hills Lane, coming from the right foreground, and Holly Crest Drive. The road looping in the background is Angie Dr. The pool is the Holly Hills Community pool. Tornadoes went through the area Sunday, April 12.

Chattanooga police officials weigh in on death of George Floyd

by Tierra Hayes ·May 28, 2020

Chattanooga police officials took to Twitter on Wednesday to speak out against the actions of Minnesota police officers that resulted in the death of George Floyd.

A chain portrait of George Floyd is part of the memorial for him, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, near the site of the arrest of Floyd who died in police custody Monday night in Minneapolis after video shared online by a bystander showed a white officer kneeling on his neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center to reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 22, 2020

The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will reopen its doors Saturday, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Charles H. Coolidge National of Medal of Honor Heritage Center was dedicated during a ceremony at the center on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Chattanooga area trails and parks that make social distancing easy

by Tierra Hayes ·May 22, 2020

Greenspaces that allow you to go the distance while keeping your distance

Staff photo by Doug Strickland/ People walk at Greenway Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. The North Chickamauga Creek Greenway, accessible from Greenway Farm, will be a part of the interconnected Great Eastern Trail.

North Georgia Wildlife Park and Zoo to offer in-person summer camps with COVID-19 precautions

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 22, 2020

The North Georgia Wildlife Park and Zoo is offering adjusted summer camps with COVID-19 safety precautions for kids in grades 1-6, according to a news release.

North Georgia Zoo and Farm assistant director Melissa Burns gently supports Lillypad the red kangaroo on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, in Cleveland, Ga. Lillypad is between five and six months old and was orphaned earlier this summer.

Tennessee Aquarium rolls out three new webcams featuring jellyfish, lemurs and reef fish

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 21, 2020

Despite closing its doors due to the novel coronavirus, the Tennesee Aquarium offers a free "Aquarium At Home" experience that now includes three additional live webcams.

Indo Pacific exhibit at the Tennessee Aquarium / Photo courtesy the Tennessee Aquarium

Hamilton County 4-H offers free virtual summer programs

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 21, 2020

Hamilton County 4-H is offering a variety of free online programs this summer to all county residents in grades 4 through 12.

Kid using computer with headphones on / Getty Images

Registration opens for free online Summer Invention Challenge

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 21, 2020

Bridge Innovate invites students to compete in its free online Bright Spark's Summer Invention Challenge for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Students smile for a picture in front of their project at Bridge Innovate's 2019 Bright Spark's Summer Invention Challenge. Photo contributed by Bridge Innovate.

Chattanooga library kicks off online summer learning programs for kids and adults

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 20, 2020

This year, the Chattanooga Public Library will host its annual summer learning program entirely online.

Aiden and Andrew Kim use the AWE learning stations at the Collegedale Public Library. The library recently doubled the number of stations it has thanks to a grant from the state.

Ohio robbery suspect arrested by Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies

by Tierra Hayes, compiler ·May 8, 2020

A fugitive wanted for robbery in Ohio has been arrested in Hamilton County.