Yolanda Putman
Times Free Press
Chattanooga, TN, United States
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New York designer hosts open house in Chattanooga
A New York-based fashion designer brings her fall 2018 line to Chattanooga this week. Megan Kinney, creator of the clothing brand Meg, will be hosted by Embellish at Warehouse Row. → Read More
Chattanooga women's shelter celebrates 30th anniversary, 100 percent completion rate
Christine Dayoub sticks her head in the doorway and flashes a smile to greet visitors at Chattanooga Room in the Inn. → Read More
Main Street Farmers Market rescuing homely foods, serving up Ugly Dinner
Main Street Farmers Market will be serving up an Ugly Dinner tonight — and it's going to fabulous, says market manager Holly Martin. → Read More
More than 90 percent of children are at risk because you might be doing something wrong
More than 90 percent of child-restraint seats on the road right now are installed incorrectly, according to national statistics. → Read More
Fetch! SkyHoundz World Championship at Coolidge Park this weekend
High-flying, disc-chasing dogs will romp through Coolidge Park this weekend when the 2018 SkyHoundz World Canine Disc Championship is held. → Read More
The drift to thrift: Resale becoming the new normal for shoppers
An oversized nylon retro Adidas jacket sells for about $70 online. Collective Clothing on Frazier Avenue has it for $35. → Read More
Area resources targeting children and adults with special needs
The following organizations and events target children and adults with special needs. → Read More
Yoga to-go: Instructors look beyond traditional studios for classes
When Carrie Bingham finished her yoga training, she launched her own class — not in a traditional yoga studio but in a church. She calls her class Warriors for Christ. → Read More
Chattanooga Lookouts last home games of the season coming up
Only five home games remain this season for the Chattanooga Lookouts. That series starts Friday, Aug. 24, continuing through Tuesday, Aug. 28, in AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. → Read More
Several local programs help students throughout the school year
Working nine years in a local pediatrician's office gave Joyce Watson an up-close view of the developmental divide between children with lower economic backgrounds compared to children who had more resources. Watson started a mentoring program to fill the gap. → Read More
Catch a falling star: Perseids meteor shower visible this weekend
The most visible meteor shower of the year will blaze through the sky this weekend. → Read More
Grow green: 10 houseplants recommended by local plant lovers
Indoor plants help clean the air and elevate your mood. And people who don't have a garden can still get satisfaction from growing a plant in the window. It's a hobby and a life-long love for Signal Mountain Nursery horticulturalist Celia Mattingly. → Read More
5 ways to make the most of the rest of summer
Summer will be over before we know it. → Read More
Five school supplies local teachers suggest
Most schools require students to have pencil and paper, but having pencils and paper that reflect personality can give students a boost, a bit more motivation to start the school year with enthusiasm. → Read More
For some parents, convenience tops cost when gathering school supplies
Parents who enjoy the tradition of back-to-school shopping may be looking forward to checking off each purchase on their children's school supply lists. → Read More
Local doctors give 5 tips for a better night's sleep
Lots of people toss and turn struggling to get a good night's sleep, but sleep doesn't always come. The consequences are torture because it's still necessary to meet the next day's demands. Sleep deprivation can lead to performing at less than your best ability at a job or in school. → Read More
Turn the page: You might be surprised what you can find at your local library
If your to-do list includes getting a passport, researching your genealogy, mending a hemline, downloading a book, searching for your next job and entertaining the kids today, you can knock that out in one trip to the Chattanooga Public Library. → Read More
Mimosa trees may be pretty in pink, but beware their habits
One of the showiest trees of summer is in bloom, but beware the bright pink puffs, fernlike leaves and graceful shape of mimosas. → Read More
July 11 anticipated to be the most sleepless night of the year in Tennessee, July 12 in Georgia and Alabama
If the summer heat is making it hard to sleep, it's about to get worse. If only for one night. → Read More
Restaurant review: Get pizza your way at Your Pie
Your Pie, one of the latest eateries to hit Gunbarrel Road, invites diners to craft their own pizzas. It's like the Subway of pizzerias. → Read More