AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Chattanooga Tennessee. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:14:40 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Flying Fingers Productions - Paul Geremia For those who have complained that we don't feature enough blues, this show should satisfy some... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/paul-geremia-230225 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/paul-geremia-230225 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 The 2010 Riverbend Poster Unveiled and the Earlybird Pin Campaign for the 2010 Riverbend Festival Begins November 16 2009 Chattanooga, TN --... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/riverbend-news-for-2010-234431 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/riverbend-news-for-2010-234431 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Chattanooga, Tennessee – The Chattanooga Department of Public Works will conduct a wood lottery on Wednesday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/wood-lottery-to-be-held-november-4-2009-230069 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/wood-lottery-to-be-held-november-4-2009-230069 Government and Politics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Local Event Management Company Friends of the Festival Honored at Special Event Industry’s 2009 Convention Friends of the Festival wins 9 awards... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/local-event-management-company-friends-of-the-festival-honored-229474 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/local-event-management-company-friends-of-the-festival-honored-229474 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Tennessee (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/apison/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hamilton-county-227098 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/apison/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hamilton-county-227098 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chattanooga, TN -- The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works announced on October 23, 2009 that leaf collection will begin November 2,... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/fall-leaf-collection-225539 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/fall-leaf-collection-225539 Government and Politics Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What: Press opportunity to celebrate the grand opening of the Interfaith Homeless Network Family Day Center, a new permanent location and “building... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/interfaith-homeless-network-grand-opening-of-the-family-day-center-220448 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/interfaith-homeless-network-grand-opening-of-the-family-day-center-220448 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chattanooga, TN - On October 6, 2009, Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield introduced a resolution to the Chattanooga City Council which calls on the... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/chattanooga-mayor-calls-on-county-to-equitably-fund-services-219771 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/chattanooga-mayor-calls-on-county-to-equitably-fund-services-219771 Government and Politics Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This Thursday October 8th at Black Creek golf course Chattanooga’s premier sports event of the 2009 season begins.  The Nationwide Tour... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/chattanooga-classic-begins-219624 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/chattanooga-classic-begins-219624 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PRESENTED BY ERLANGER Come show your support and help us find an end to this disease. - At 8:00am  there will be free PSA screening starting... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/prostate-cancer-walk-218513 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/prostate-cancer-walk-218513 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chattanooga's Waterfront will be the site for the second annual Three Sisters Music Festival featuring contemporary and traditional bluegrass. Held... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/waterfront-update-three-sister-bluegrass-festival-218076 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/waterfront-update-three-sister-bluegrass-festival-218076 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On September 29, 2009, The Chattanooga Classic Presented by Black Creek announced its final exemption that PGA TOUR and University of Alabama golfer... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/classic-give-exemption-to-dicky-pride-217665 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/classic-give-exemption-to-dicky-pride-217665 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What: Visitors of all abilities will go wild for a free day at the Chattanooga Zoo during the fifth annual Go!Fest celebration. Animal attractions... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/go-fest-gets-wild-at-the-chattanooga-zoo-216976 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/go-fest-gets-wild-at-the-chattanooga-zoo-216976 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Tennessee corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/find-tennessee-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-tennessee-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217131 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/nashville/news/find-tennessee-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-tennessee-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217131 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chattanooga, TN---The Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association (TAPA) is hosting the organization’s statewide conference at the... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/planning-association-to-host-statewide-conference-in-chattanooga-214902 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/planning-association-to-host-statewide-conference-in-chattanooga-214902 Government and Politics Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 2009 Erlanger Health Fair will take place at “The Green” across the street from Ross’s landing in front of Blue Plate restaurant and Coldstone... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/waterfront-update-erlanger-health-fair-214413 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/waterfront-update-erlanger-health-fair-214413 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Apyan will become the first Chattanooga Classic volunteer to become a competitor in the 2009 Chattanooga Classic presented by Black Creek. ... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/paul-s-apyan-to-accept-tournament-exemption-211960 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/paul-s-apyan-to-accept-tournament-exemption-211960 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Webb Wilder – Rockabilly, Country and Blues, Webb Wilder is a Nashville legend. www.webwilder.com Opening Act: Lefty Williams, Atlanta-based... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/2009-riverfront-nights-presented-by-bluecross-blueshield-of-tennessee-212008 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/2009-riverfront-nights-presented-by-bluecross-blueshield-of-tennessee-212008 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chattanooga, TN---The city budgeting process is outlined in Section 8.52 of the Chattanooga City Charter.  It states that the Mayor shall... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/budget-procedure-211660 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/budget-procedure-211660 Government and Politics Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 United Way of Greater Chattanooga Advocate Give Volunteer Use Your Ace Rewards Card Labor Day Weekend and Help Chattanooga Live United Reward... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/shop-save-and-support-united-way-211326 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/shop-save-and-support-united-way-211326 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Chattanooga, TN - The Chattanooga Local Redevelopment Authority will hold a final hearing to receive public comment regarding disposition of a... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/public-notice-of-final-meeting-210574 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/public-notice-of-final-meeting-210574 Government and Politics Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Officials from the Chattanooga Classic invite you to participate in Media Day at Black Creek Club. Please join us for breaking news about the... http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/2009-chattanooga-classic-press-conference-and-media-day-208967 http://www.americantowns.com/tn/chattanooga/news/2009-chattanooga-classic-press-conference-and-media-day-208967 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600