Matt Folz is settling into a new job with a familiar background: the outdoors. He’s the new director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, appointed by County Mayor Weston Wamp and approved unanimously by the County Commission. The past few years, Matt has served the county as superintendent of the Tennessee Riverpark.
A card-making social, the history of hip-hop, a movie night - and a game night with a live DJ. These are the activities celebrating Black History Month at The Chattery - on Thursdays this month starting at 6 PM at 1800 Rossville Avenue here in Chattanooga. Shawanda Mason and Jennifer Holder are with The Chattery.
An exhibition of new works by two Chattanooga artists opens Friday at Townsend Atelier. “Abiding in the Moment” features paintings and drawings by Robin MacKillop - and drawings and sculptures by Maria Willison. The exhibition is free and open to the public - and Friday’s opening reception begins at 5:30 PM at Townsend Atelier in the Arts Building.