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Move to Hixson a winner for Kennedy
New office allows for growth, closer to clients, home, family
Ask any busy attorney to describe their workload and they might exclaim, “I have a lot on my plate,” or “I’m burning the candle at both ends,” or, “I’m up to my ears in briefs.” A casual inspection of attorney Darren Kennedy might lead one to believe he’s somehow escaped the juggernaut of labors that has befallen many of his peers. He wears a relaxed smile like it’s an article of well-tailored clothing, his posture is best described as welcoming and his calm voice carries no hint of tension.
Parsley discusses evolution of common law
“The risk reasonably to be perceived defines the duty to be obeyed, and risk imports relation; it is risk to another or to others within the range of apprehension,” wrote Judge Benjamin Cardozo in his decision in Palsgraf v. Long Island in 1928.
Chambliss welcomes 3 associates in Chattanooga
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel recently rolled out the welcome mat for three new associate attorneys: Naudia Gray, Sawyer Richardson and Colin Wolfe. President and managing shareholder Mark Cunningham says the trio of fresh talent will bring “valuable insights and innovative perspectives to a multitude of practice areas.”
What consumers need to know about buyer’s agents
A few weeks ago, we introduced the “Consumer Guide: Ten Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent” from the National Association of Realtor (NAR) to help sellers understand the key questions to ask when selecting an agent. This week, we’re diving into the NAR’s “Consumer Guide to Buyer’s Agents” to help those who are ready to find their dream home.
Momento photographs love ones before they’re lost
Skylar Jones was 2 months old when doctors diagnosed her with spinal muscular atrophy, an illness that causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. Tragically, there is no cure. “Skylar’s doctors told my husband and me that we’d be lucky to see her first birthday,” the late infant’s mother, Ashley Jones, recalls.
Briefs: Chambliss Center launches capital campaign
Chambliss Center for Children is launching a capital campaign to revitalize its facilities. The organization designed the fundraiser to address critical updates to its aging facilities and enable it to continue to provide child care, early childhood education, foster care, transitional living for teens and temporary housing for children entering the foster care system.
EPB reveals its Polar Palooza holiday windows
The corner of West MLK Boulevard and Market Street is once again aglow with activities, decorations and lights as EPB continues an 80-plus-year tradition with its annual holiday windows display. EPB employees designed and assembled the installation, which they dubbed “Chattanooga Polar Palooza.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters names Shadrina Booker CEO
Longtime Chattanooga resident Shadrina Booker is serving as the new chief executive officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga. Booker previously served as the agency’s chief development and marketing officer and the city of Chattanooga’s director of community engagement.
Financial Focus: Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees
Inflation might be high or low at different times, but it’s always with us, except in those rare periods of deflation. During your working years, when you may receive boosts in your salary, you at least have the potential to keep up with inflation – but what happens when you retire? As a retiree, what can you do to cope with the rising cost of living?
Study: AI often delivers incorrect financial advice
By Liam Gibson | Wealth of Geeks Artificial intelligence-powered apps have the potential to provide low-cost financial advice to the masses. Yet, a new study finds AI only delivers correct answers about half the time. A recent College Investor report reports Google AI overviews appear misleading or inaccurate in 43% of finance-related searches.
Caldwell answers recruiting skepticism with No. 2 class
One of the big curiosities about Kim Caldwell when she was hired as the University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach was how she would be able to recruit. Caldwell spent one season coaching at Marshall and seven seasons with a Division II program before taking over the Lady Vols. The level of players required to compete in the SEC and become a national title contender is higher on Rocky Top.
No easy fixes for this Titans mess
The Tennessee Titans seem to be unable to handle prosperity. Following a surprising upset in Houston the week before, the Titans players and coaches were excited and hoping to use the victory as a springboard to “stack some wins.”
The longest-range EVs you can buy for less than $50K
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity but still make up a small percentage of total car sales. More than two decades of vehicle and infrastructure development have yielded only a 6.8% market share for EVs in the United States. Part of the problem is range anxiety – owners’ fear that they won’t be able to get where they need to go on a full charge. But as charging stations proliferate and EV range increases, that fear should fade.
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