People who had a way with words in the news last week:
“We were kind of in shock at first, but he was very mature and quick acting. I think that all calmed our nerves a lot. He’s also a pretty funny guy, so he kept us happy and laughing. It certainly helped.”
— Chattanooga State Community College student Austin York, whose professor, Paul Morley, kept teaching under a riverfront awning after classes were locked down Thursday on campus.
“The cost of entry is really, really small. All you really need is one $8 disc to get started.”
— Three-time United States Disc Golf Championship winner Will Schusterick, on a new course at Enterprise South Nature Park.
“The local church must prove that the change in language in the Book of Discipline relating to human sexuality is the sole reason that the church could no longer function in ministry while associated with the United Methodist Church.”
— A United Methodist document called “Limited Church Closure Process for 2024,” which is allowing a new window of time for additional conservative congregations to leave the fold.
“I am eager to work in unity with each of Chattanooga’s diverse communities to overcome the challenges from our past and to continue forging a new path forward together.”
— John Chambers, selected by Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly on Friday as the city’s next police chief.
“It’s a sad situation, and you have a lot of investors who are looking to these people to get their money back. And they’re very anxious, given the claims of this case, that they might never see recovery.”
— Benjamin Gastel, a plaintiffs’ attorney, on a default judgment entered against beleagured former Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost.
“I know that they’d be proud today.”
— Judge Alex McVeagh, sworn in Thursday to circuit court, referring to two family members he lost to addiction and mental illness.
“I’ll be fine. Kind of like: ‘Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?'”
— State Sen. Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga, who was transported to the hospital in Nashville on Wednesday after experiencing a brief health episode.
“Wilkey’s undisputed behavior was remarkable enough that no reputable law enforcement agency is likely to consider hiring him in the future. No such agency is likely to willingly expose itself to the significant risk of litigation and liability that will accompany Wilkey’s employment.”
— Federal Judge Travis McDonough, in approving a settlement order in a lawsuit against Hamilton County accusing former Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Wilkey of misdeeds.
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