Dr. Tommie F. Brown, former UTC faculty and Chattanooga state representative, was remembered for her lifelong commitment to social justice, education and community service. The Unity Group of Chattanooga honored her leadership in transforming city governance, expanding representation and advocating for vulnerable children. Brown founded UTC’s Social Work program and broke barriers as an academic…
Unity Group Of Chattanooga Remembers Rep. Dr. Tommie F. Brown
Local nonprofit the Unity Group of Chattanooga honored the life of Dr. Tommie F. Brown, a beloved UTC professor, longtime state legislator and trailblazer who passed away at 91. Brown joined UTC’s faculty in 1971, founded the Social Work program, and served seven terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives, advancing education, equity and civic…
UTC’s RAIL System Saves Rural Tennessee School Districts More Than $22,000 In First Semester
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s new Rural Assessment Intervention Library (RAIL) System is already making an impact by providing free access to educational assessment tools for rural school districts, serving 19 districts and offering 186 resources in its first 3½ months. Participating schools saved more than $22,000 in costs, helping educators better evaluate and…
UTC Wind Ensemble To Perform At Carnegie Hall
The UTC Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform a full concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 18, 2026 — a milestone opportunity for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s musicians. The ensemble, featuring students from across disciplines, will present a diverse program including a world premiere by a UTC alumnus…
Job market clouds gather in Chattanooga: Slow 2026, sunny 2027 ahead
UTC economist Howard Wall says a new job market forecast shows slower growth in the Chattanooga area through much of 2026, following the weakest job gains since 2014. Wall emphasizes that slower growth doesn’t mean zero opportunities, and he encourages patience for job seekers, especially new graduates. He notes healthcare remains strong and predicts job…