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Is Columbus Day a holiday in Tennessee? Why workers won't get it off
1+ day, 9+ min ago (777+ words) The second week in October brings a federal holiday, but most workers will not get the day off. Columbus Day is a federal holiday celebrated across the country with parades that showcase Italian-American heritage and pride, as Smithsonian Magazine notes....
Chattanooga's First Black Cemetery receives State Grant
1+ week, 5+ day ago (230+ words) CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Chattanooga’s first black cemetery established in 1865, Beck Knob, is one of two cemeteries in the area that was awarded a Tennessee State grant to help reserve historical landmarks in celebration of America’s 250. “One might ask how does Beck…...
Dry Branch State Natural Area Becomes Tennessee’s 68th State Park, Preserving Rare Ecosystems
2+ week, 4+ day ago (274+ words) Tennessee State Parks on Wednesday dedicated Dry Branch State Park, celebrating a major milestone in one of the state’s most significant conservation success stories. The dedication welcomes the Dry... - 14 Students And 2 Teachers At Dalewood Middle School… - Checker Neyland, “College GameDay…...
A Heroic Rescue, A Tiny Rock In Greenland, And A Thank You 53 Years In The Making
2+ week, 6+ day ago (739+ words) In July 1973, a young U.S. Air Force helicopter pilot from Tennessee found himself in the middle of a mission that would save lives and become one of the mos......
Chattanooga City Hall Is At Top Of List Of Proposed Local Historic Landmarks
3+ week, 5+ day ago (28+ words) The City Council is considering starting the process of declaring City Hall as a local historic landmark, and a number of other historic sites are also on th......