Since launching in spring 2025, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Nursing’s MobileMOC clinic has delivered preventive health care to older adults across 10 rural Southeast Tennessee counties. Funded by a $2.6 million Tennessee Department of Health grant, the mobile clinic logged more than 2,200 patient touch points, 7,500 miles traveled and 600+…
Chattanooga flags fly half-staff Friday for civil rights icon Tommie Brown
Chattanooga observed a moment of honor as city flags flew at half-staff Friday to commemorate the life of civil rights leader and former Tennessee Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown. Brown, who championed equity, education, community advocacy and historic voting rights reforms in Chattanooga, passed away earlier this week. Mayor Tim Kelly’s proclamation recognized her enduring…
UTC Wind Ensemble Invited To Perform At New York City’s Iconic Carnegie Hall
The UTC Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform a full concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 18, offering 59 student musicians a rare opportunity on one of the world’s most iconic stages. The program includes the world premiere of a commissioned work by Tyler S. Grant and features retired band…
Megan Cales on Jed & JR Mornings discussing the Brooks Brand
Megan Cales is an Internship and Career Coach in the Decosimo Success Center in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. She joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss her startup company Sensory Bridges and the new product Brooks Band. This wearable wristband helps neurodivergent children regulate their voices. She noted…
“Slowest in years”: UTC economist analyzes 2025 Chattanooga area job growth, predicts bounce back by end of 2026
UTC economist Howard Wall says Chattanooga’s job growth in 2025 was among the slowest in years and forecasts continued sluggish growth into 2026, reflecting broader national trends. Wall emphasizes that while opportunities remain, job seekers—especially recent graduates—may need patience as the market slowly recovers. He predicts a bounce-back toward more typical growth by 2027, with…