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Soddy-Daisy’s Eli Christman has become a Team USA skeet-shooting regular despite late start

Imagine being 19 years old and in a different country, standing on an awards podium flanked by two of the best skeet shooters in the world, watching the American flag rise while the national anthem plays in the background. Pride for your country, your team and yourself all swell inside you.

By Sarah Knapp May 31, 2018

Team USA skeet shooters Eli Christman, Nic Moschetti and Elijah Ellis, from left, won the bronze medal together at the 2017 ISSF World Championships in Moscow, Russia. That was the year Christman graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School.

Outdoors calendar, May 31

USA Open Water Swim Fest: Friday-Sunday, Tennessee River in Chattanooga.

By Staff Reports May 31, 2018

Wiedmer: Chattanooga Chase is a grand Memorial Day tradition

When Bekah Doreau got out of bed a little before 7 on Monday morning to read her Bible, she had no plans to run in the 51st annual Chattanooga Chase.

By Mark Wiedmer May 29, 2018

More than 600 runners competed in the 2018 Chattanooga Chase 8K race on Memorial Day.

Brandon Hudgins, Christian Noble swap Chattanooga Chase wins

North Carolina resident Brandon Hudgins was a little surprised to find himself in the lead at the top of Minnekahda, the chief of several climbs in the annual Chattanooga Chase 8-kilometer road race Monday from Riverview Park.

By Ron Bush May 29, 2018

Surfing competition coming to Chattanooga

A surfing competition will be held in Chattanooga next weekend. Yes, really.

By Mark Pace May 26, 2018

Michael Porter, sales representative at Erwin Marine Sales, stands in the showroom with a Heyday Wake Surf boat.

Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding to host women’s festival this weekend

A local female hang glider pilot will put on a festival this weekend to honor the sport and celebrate women while encouraging others to learn the activity.

By Mark Pace May 25, 2018

A hang glider flies over Lookout Valley seen from Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding on Friday, March 16, 2018, in Rising Fawn, Ga. Chattanooga has grown to be one of the most popular hang-gliding destinations in the country.

International Paddling Film Festival coming to Chattanooga Friday night

A film festival aimed at showing the best paddling films in the world will be coming to Chattanooga Friday as part of a worldwide tour of more than 120 cities.

By Mark Pace May 25, 2018

Calen McKinney kayaks on the Ocoee River in Benton, Tenn., Monday, May 14, 2018. McKinney has been kayaking for about 3 years.

Outdoors calendar, May 24

Soddy-Daisy chapter of Tennessee Trails Association hikes: Saturday, Lula Lake.

By Staff Report May 24, 2018

Tennessee to offer free guided hikes June 2

June 2 could be a good day for those who enjoy hiking in Tennessee.

By Mark Pace May 23, 2018

One of the largest and most scenic parks in the state, Cloudland Canyon boasts a full calendar of activities to help guests enjoy all the park has to offer. Visit explore.gastateparks.org/events?p=38 to see what's coming up.

Two local National Park ‘friends’ groups consolidate, rebrand

Two nonprofit groups dedicated to promoting national parks in the Chattanooga area are consolidating and rebranding to streamline operations in their mission to be the philanthropic partners of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park system.