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Plundering local history: one on one with lawyer Sam Elliott
Chattanooga attorney Sam Elliott has represented a variety of clients throughout his 27 years with Gearhiser, Peters, Lockaby, Cavett & Elliott. As a litigation attorney, he’s tried jury cases involving product liability, personal injury and employment discrimination.
Neighborhood Partners improving one community at a time
The City of Chattanooga’s Neighborhood Partners Program was established to assist organizations in completing projects that affect their communities in a substantial, positive manner. Through a detailed application process, neighborhood associations and civic organizations within the city limits can apply for funding to complete such projects in one of three categories.
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I can’t believe there are people who still can’t make a mater
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Just the other day, I was looking through one of my wife’s “Country Wanna Be” magazines. You know the ones. Those that have pictures of old furniture out in the yard with ankle high grass under a tree like a Little House on the Prairie movie set.
Case Digests - Tennessee court of appeals syllabus
Timmy Sykes, et al vs. Chattanooga Housing Authority, et al
Hamilton County - This opinion replaces one filed on March 31, 2009, which opinion was withdrawn by us “and held for naught” by order of April 21, 2009. The joint complaint filed by the plaintiffs, Timmy Sykes and Curtis Greene, who are African-Americans, actually involves the independent claims of the two plaintiffs against their former employer, the Chattanooga Housing Authority (“the CHA” or “CHA”), and the plaintiffs’ supervisor in that employment, Jeff Hazelwood, Chief of the CHA’s Public Safety Department, for wrongful termination of their employment and other claims. Sykes, who was a CHA criminal investigator, was terminated by the CHA on September 30, 2004, and Greene, also a criminal investigator, was terminated on January 19, 2005. They each seek damages for wrongful termination, asserting two theories of recovery. Sykes also seeks damages from Chief Hazelwood for alleged defamatory statements made by him and both plaintiffs sue Hazelwood for interfering with their CHA employment. The defendants filed a motion for summary judgment which the trial court granted as to all claims. The plaintiffs appeal. They raise three issues in common and Sykes complains of the trial court’s judgment with respect to his defamation claim. We affirm in part and vacate in part.
Are We There Yet?
Life in the ER
The doctor finally came round to visit me after four hours in the emergency room. He said they thought my problem was reflux and not acute myocardial infarction. My relieved response was, “The purple pill.” He agreed and I immediately began tearing off the 10 unipolar leads that were taped to my torso for the EKG. They call this “noninvasive procedure,” but it didn’t feel that way as I ripped.
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D-Day Crosswords, Part 2
Last week, we began a recap of some puzzling events of 65 years ago.
In early 1944, over a period of several weeks before D-Day, the United Kingdom’s “Daily Telegraph” crossword contained Juno, Gold, Sword, Utah, Omaha, Overlord, Mulberry, NEPTUNE—all code words for things or places associated with the planned D-Day invasion.
Weekly Indulgence
If you’ve driven down Market Street at all in the last few months, you’ve probably noticed that Warehouse Row has gotten a facelift. Existing stores have new looks; new stores are moved in; and a hip new restaurant sits on the corner of Market and 12th.
Thrift store giving animals a new leash on life
The welcome mat outside New Leash on Life is the first sign that the store you’re about to enter isn’t your everyday secondhand shop. “Wipe your paws,” it reads, suggesting the establishment’s clientele might not be the kind that walks upright. Owner Kay Campbell is just yanking your tail, though; humans are more than welcome.
Pat Zaby to teach Realtor courses at CAR office in August
Nationally-renowned real estate instructor Pat Zaby is making a trip to the Scenic City this summer, and will be teaching two courses for the Chattanooga Association of Realtors, which he says are both relevant to the current industry climate.
The first, which is free to CAR members, is the “Low-to-No Cost Marketing” course, to be held Wed., August 19, from 9 a.m. until noon at the association office. While this course offers no continuing education credits, it will still be greatly beneficial to attendees.
TAR releases new guide to Tennessee’s agency law
The Tennessee Association of Realtors, in cooperation with the Tennessee Real Estate Educational Foundation, has released “A Guide to Tennessee’s Agency Law” for real estate licensees, brokers and instructors.
The guide explains a key section of Tennessee law that has a direct impact on consumers and the real estate community. Members of the TAR and TREEF can download the guidebook for free from the association’s Web site, www.tarnet.com.
Real Estate Facts
Take the plunge
Are you looking for some good reasons to take the plunge into homeownership? Certainly, there are many, but here are a few to chew on before you call an agent and begin your search.
If you haven’t owned a home in the last three years, then you qualify as a “first time buyer,” and you are eligible for up to an $8,000 tax credit if you purchase a home before December 1, 2009.
Kay's Cooking Corner
This past week my younger sister from Colorado, Karen, was visiting. We do not get to see her often, so it is always such a treat.
So far, Karen and Mom have been to Memphis to visit relatives, spent a night in Conway with my oldest sister, repaired a few things around Mom’s house, done some gardening, gone shopping and have even been to Harris-Brake Lake for a few nights. Whew! And she’s still here for another week!
The Critic's Corner
I wanted to like “Funny People.” As the story about a popular comedian who learns he has a disease that will probably kill him, it’s writer and director Judd Apatow’s most poignant movie.
The characters are deeper, and more real, than those in “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up.” And the emotions are genuine. It’s easy to feel sorry for George Simmons as he looks back on a life of excess and realizes all he has to show for his days on Earth are regrets for hurting the people who loved him, especially with Adam Sander in the role. Sandler would be likable as Hitler.
Bessie Smith Heritage Festival brings jazz, blues, art to ML King
For the second year in a row, the Bessie Smith Heritage Festival will draw people from all walks of life to the grounds of the African American History Museum for a weekend of family fun.
“It is the mission of the Bessie Smith Heritage Festival to expose and entertain a diverse audience of music lovers to a unique blend of culture, music, arts and food,” says Erskine Oglesby, chairman of the festival. “We encourage all residents of Chattanooga and the surrounding areas to attend, as the festival will offer something for everyone.”
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