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CHATTANOOGA, TN (August 18, 2026) — BettyeLynn Smith, a distinguished community leader, strategist, and champion of neighborhood revitalization across Chattanooga and beyond, passed away Tuesday, August 11, at the age of 81. Ms. Smith lived a life defined by courage, adventure, excellence, and love. Vibrant, vivacious, and spirited, she embraced life with enthusiasm and determination,… Read more: The Moors and the Renaissance: Hidden Foundations of Europe’s Golden Age

Ms. Smith lived a life defined by courage, adventure, excellence, and love. Vibrant, vivacious, and spirited, she embraced life with enthusiasm and determination, always choosing her own path and inspiring others to do the same. Her adventurous nature and unwavering belief in what was possible allowed her to leave a lasting impact on every community… Read more: Chattanooga mourns the loss of trailblazing leader and community advocate Bettyelynn Smith, 81

The Case for a New Orchard Knob Middle By Dr. Ernest L. Reid, Jr There are moments when a decision about a building is really a decision about people. The conversation surrounding Orchard Knob Middle School is one of those moments. This is about more than an aging facility. It is about our children, the… Read more: “The Shepherd’s Voice”

From the classroom to the ball field, hands-on learning drives Chattanooga State Community College’s Landscape & Turf Management program. This summer, ChattState students in the Landscape & Turf Management program were invited to participate in two projects in Chattanooga, demonstrating their skills while learning in real-world environments and meeting industry professionals. In Alton Park, students… Read more: Hands-On Learning with a Visible Impact: ChattState Students Engage in Community Landscape Efforts

Parents and caregivers will have an opportunity this fall to gain practical tools and resources designed to help their children succeed academically and personally through a new Parent Academy at the Carver Community Center. The Parent Academy will be held Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Sept. 14 through Nov. 2, at the Carver Community… Read more: Parent Academy Coming to Carver Community Center