Innovation in campus recreation thrives when staff embrace risk and listen to students. At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), Scarlett Vineyard and Corbin Hedges emphasize trial-and-error, student feedback and data-driven shifts. Other institutions like University of Connecticut and University of Florida introduce niche classes, aquatics innovations and pop-up events to expand belonging and engagement.…
Trump slashes tariffs on grocery staples like coffee & beef, Tennessee Valley families cut back
Howard Wall is the director and chief economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and a professor of practice in the Department of Finance and Economics in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. He frequently gives his insight on various topics of note in local, regional and national media. In this Local 3…
Chattanooga officials say they’re already using AI to improve city services
The city has also been working with startups and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to come up with ways to improve traffic safety. UTC already operates a testbed on East M.L. King Boulevard that includes cameras, lidar, radar and audio to better understand how pedestrians use Chattanooga’s transportation networks. Lidar is short for light detection and…
Best Sports Cities (2025)
In the latest WalletHub ranking of America’s best sports cities, Dr. Eric Hungenberg, a faculty expert at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, highlights the importance of community engagement and strong infrastructure in creating vibrant sports environments. He explains that cities thrive not just through professional teams but through inclusive fan experiences, investment in facilities,…
UTC Honors Local Heroes at Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
At University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, students, staff and community members gathered at the Wolford Family Athletic Center for the annual Veterans Day luncheon honoring local heroes. Terry Ellis — a professor of nursing and first lieutenant in the Army National Guard — served as keynote speaker, sharing his experiences caring for injured soldiers and…