Chattanooga group names top preservation sites
A Chattanooga group on Friday announced historic locations that community members want to see preserved next.
According to Preserve Chattanooga, the Williams-Hardy House, also known as Littleholme and located adjacent to the Cravens House on Lookout Mountain, is on the list.
The group, which took nominations, said in a news release that the National Park Service's long-term goal is to demolish the house for parking. Littleholme was designed by Chattanooga architect Clarence T. Jones for Edith Soper Hardy and dates to 1928, the preservation group said.
Preserving neighborhoods also emerged as a top priority with strong interest in revitalizing Olde Towne Brainerd and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Register District, the group said.
The Burchay Building, Ellis Restaurant and Jazzy Building — all on Market Street downtown — remain on the preservation wish list along with Engel Stadium, according to Preserve Chattanooga.
Three new sites are Rivoli Mills on East 28th Street, Parkway Towers on Reggie White Boulevard and the All Saints Academy on Eighth Street, the group said.
Shooter's Supply in Hixson holds reopening
Shooter's Supply & Indoor Range in Hixson on Friday and Saturday is holding a grand reopening at its newly renovated location at 4824 Hixson Pike.
One year ago, Shooter's Supply changed ownership, according to a news release. Since then the brand has worked to preserve key elements of its history while making improvements to ensure Shooter's Supply would be around for the long haul with its indoor range, the statement said.
The grand reopening event includes giveaways, discounts, demonstrations, contests and food vendors, according to the business.
Hyundai, Kia reach agreement
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America say they have reached a settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts.
The companies said the settlement could be valued at $200 million and covers about 9 million 2011-2022 model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S.
The cars are not equipped with push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices. That has allowed thieves to easily steal them using just a screwdriver and a USB cord, creating a recent rash of auto thefts across the country. The total settlement amount will depend on how many customers participate.
Target recalling 5 million candles
Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall impacts some 4.9 million Threshold-branded glass jar candles sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including water mint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and breeze, and warm cider and cinnamon, among others.
According to the CPSC notice, Target received 137 reports of the Threshold candles' jars breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries — which included lacerations and severe burns — were reported.
Consumers with the recalled Threshold products should "immediately stop using" them, Thursday's notice said. The candles can be returned to any Target store or by mail for a full refund.
— Compiled by Mike Pare