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Dear Abby: Two Grandmas Go Head-to-Head Over Nickname

I know this is silly, but is it wrong for me to be upset?

By Abigail Van Buren September 13, 2026

Dear Abby: Double dreamer struggles to get by

DEAR ABBY: I am a person with a million-dollar heart and a 5-cent bank account. I have big dreams that I know could change lives.

By Jeanne Phillips September 13, 2026

Fall festival season across the Tennessee Valley: Your guide to the 2026 lineup

From apple festivals and grist-mill craft fairs to a riverfront regatta, here is what's happening between now and Thanksgiving in Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia and Northeast Alabama.

By Joan McClane September 12, 2026

Getty Images / Harvest festivals abound in the tri-state region.

Chattanooga Symphony and Opera ‘can’t wait’ to return to Tivoli Theater during 2026-2027 season

The city's largest orchestra is set to kick off its much-anticipated 2026-2027 concert season this month by featuring an internationally acclaimed violinist and performing a euphonic mixture of local compositions, Duke Ellington classics and selections from Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story."

By Sam Kohn September 12, 2026

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter / The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera performs during Chattanooga’s Pops on the River celebration in Coolidge Park on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The orchestra will kick off their 2026-2027 season at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium on Sept. 24.

First Things First: Dignity is the floor, not the prize

Lately, one word has been following me around: dignity.

By Lauren Hall September 12, 2026

Pastor Bo: Talk to people

This column goes out to my cousins – all 8.8 billion of you.

By Pastor Bo Wagner September 12, 2026

R&B trio from Chattanooga to continue performing without member facing murder charge

An R&B trio from Chattanooga that appeared on "America's Got Talent" will continue performing while its third member, Deshundre "Dre" Vinson, faces a first-degree murder charge following the death of his 4-year-old nephew.

By Mason Edwards September 10, 2026

File Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images / CitiLimitz performs onstage during Blavity Fest at Lee + White on May 31, 2025, in Atlanta.

How to see Isaiah Rashad in Chattanooga this November

The venue for Isaiah Rashad's hometown return has been announced.

By Staff Report September 9, 2026

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter/ The Signal event center and concert hall is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Isaiah Rashad plans to bring his tour to the venue for a rap performance in November.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include fall festivals, Southside Nights and 9/11 remembrance

Here are some events you can look forward to this weekend.