The Chattanooga Convention Center opened its doors on Carter Street in 1985, nearly forty years ago - far exceeding its expectations. Now, the city’s tourism industry - which earned record revenues last year - is looking into whether it’s time for a new and larger convention center.
Think of a spinning top. Make it larger-than-life. Wrap it in colorful fabric with traditional Mexican designs. Climb into the top for a ride - or make it spin from the outside. Eight of these tops, in various shapes and colors - known as Los Trompos - are the heart of this year’s Rock the Riverfront, starting Friday in Chattanooga.
Jill Steenhuis is a native of our Southeast who made her home in the southeast of France. She is an artist who paints landscapes in the region where she has lived for more than four decades: Provence. Next week, artwork by Jill and her son Sergio will be on display at the Mountain City Club here in Chattanooga.