News - Friday, October 22, 2021

Nashville dad Pierce Sandwith jumped at the chance to have his 2-year-old daughter vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of a clinical trial at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Their other child, a 4-year-old, is being treated there for leukemia – treatments that were first tested years ago in clinical trials – and is doing well, Sandwith says.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for elementary school youngsters in a matter of weeks.

Attorney Hallie Dyer says she’s held every role one might find in a typical law office at least once.

Reared in McMinnville, Dyer’s long, slow climb up the ladder of the legal profession began when Dan Warlick, the late Nashville attorney who assisted in Elvis’ death investigation, plucked her from obscurity to work in his office.

Allyson Ford of The Edrington Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices J Douglas Properties talks with Greater Chattanooga Realtors’ Commercial Services & Governmental Affairs Director Christy Auld during a meet-the-staff event at the association Monday during Member Appreciation Week.

Over my years as a Realtor, I’ve noticed how the first thing homebuyers look at is price. As obvious as this observation might be, significant issues can arise when price – not financing – is the only consideration.

It might not seem like a big deal, but locking in an interest rate when the rate is lower can potentially make thousands of dollars difference in the lifetime of your mortgage and could change your monthly payment by hundreds, which could make your dream home unaffordable or not.

With increased time spent at home, more and more homeowners are looking to resort spas for inspiration when it comes to remodeling their bathrooms.

Having a relaxing space at home to unwind not only benefits your mental health and well-being but also increases your home value. In fact, bathroom remodels can have a return of over 60% of your investment when reselling.

As a celebrated singer, Neshawn Calloway rarely feels butterflies in her belly before a performance. Her many years of experience singing classical, gospel, jazz, blues and rhythm and blues in settings ranging from small churches to concert halls in the U.S. and abroad long ago chased those away.

Definition of epic:

1: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic

2: extending beyond the usual or ordinary, especially in size or scope

Let me tell you about the epic tacos at Agave & Rye.

Agave & Rye is an epic new restaurant in downtown Chattanooga. If you ever ate breakfast at The Blue Plate near the Riverwalk, you can stop mourning its demise because something epically better now occupies that space.

Bobby Shegog is the new director of the environmental services department at Siskin Hospital.

Shegog is responsible for the overall management of Siskin’s first line of defense in infection prevention and control. He will ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies, oversee the departmental operating budget and ensure all staff are trained in medical and safety guidelines.

Daisy Madison, the city of Chattanooga’s longtime chief financial officer, will wrap up her career this year as she begins her transition into retirement, she told senior staff Monday.

Former mayor Gene Roberts hired Madison as deputy chief finance officer in 1992. She served under a succession of mayors, including Jon Kinsey, Bob Corker, Ron Littlefield, Andy Berke and Tim Kelly.

The Chattery has launched a free art program for adults 65 or older. The nine virtual workshops range from watercolor painting to fiction writing.

Workshop dates and topics are:

Introduction to Writing Fiction

Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Steam Logistics will expand its existing operations in downtown Chattanooga, investing $6.8 million and creating more than 400 new jobs, the company announced.

The Chattanooga-based logistics business will expand its historic John Ross building.

The welcome mat has long been out in Nashville and Tennessee, with predictable results: Businesses and new residents have been pouring in like bees to honey.

Among the recent announcements is the Ford Motor Company’s plans for a $5.6 billion manufacturing plant north of Memphis that is expected to employ 5,700 or so people.

Tennessee senior offensive lineman Jerome Carvin doesn’t need to watch extra tape this week to get a scouting report on Alabama’s leading tackler.

Carvin saw firsthand how disruptive Henry To’o To’o could be during years of practices. Now, Carvin and the Vols will have to deal with To’o To’o as an opponent in a game.

With A.J. Brown and Julio Jones as the focal points of the Titans passing game – they combined for 10 catches, 150 yards in Monday night’s 43-31 win against the Bills – it’s easy for other receivers to get lost in the shuffle.

If you’re an investor, you probably enjoy the convenience of managing your accounts online. But you’ll also want to make sure that you’re not making it convenient for hackers, “phishers” and others with bad intentions to gain the same access.

Many popular toys could sell out long before the holidays, thanks to ongoing pandemic-related disruptions. This could be a disaster – or a great opportunity to reshape how we celebrate.

We can shop earlier and more thoughtfully, resisting the last-minute scramble for “must-have” items that really aren’t. We can choose classic over trendy, handmade over mass-produced. We can swap experiences for stuff and even make this a learning opportunity for our children.