By: Iciss Wilkerson CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Although TikTok is one of the most used social media platforms, many college campuses are still in the process of banning the app due to privacy concerns. The rebranded social media platform grew in popularity during the pandemic in 2020. TikTok surpassed over two …
Read More »Ugly Duck Vintage prepares for a huge tourist boost after the annual Riverbend music festival
By: Iciss Wilkerson CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com)- Ugly Duck Vintage is one of Chattanooga’s newest editions to local businesses downtown and the company is preparing to take on the traffic of many people attending the scenic city. With the success of the annual Riverbend festival, the event brought together many Chattanoogans …
Read More »The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo set to bring new life and entertainment to the UTC community
CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com) – The $19-million investments into new facilities for The Hotel Chalet include a wide variety of amenities including world-class restaurants, multiple bars, ballrooms, meeting spaces, a fitness center, indoor/outdoor lounge spaces, an alpine pool and restored guest rooms. In the UTC community, the Choo Choo and its many …
Read More »Dear Evan Hansen Debuts in Chattanooga
By JACKIE JONES CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com)- The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in downtown Chattanooga is home to many traveling Broadway shows and musicals, including its most recent show, Dear Evan Hansen. Each year, the Memorial Auditorium houses a variety of traveling Broadway shows such as Book of Mormon, To …
Read More »Scientists Are Worried That Artificial Intelligence Will Lead The Human Race To Extinction.
By Allison Pursell bpr.berkley.edu CHATTANOOGA (mocsnews.com)- Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm and we’re not sure it’s a good thing. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a global debate about the future of humanity. While some experts argue that AI can revolutionize industries, enhance productivity, and …
Read More »Leslie Jordan, versatile Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67
By LYNN ELBER and MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. He was 67.“The world is definitely …
Read More »New Features to Chattanooga’s 21st annual Oktoberfest
Get your lederhosen and dirndl ready for Chattanooga’s 21st annual Oktoberfest – a two-day festival on Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th. Chattanooga Market organizers are thrilled about the final preparations for this year’s event. The must-attend festival features authentic German music, culture, and a large selection of beer, …
Read More »Hurt in June shooting, Ludacris’ manager faces murder charge
By MOIRA HILL Mocs News CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (MocsNews.com) The manager for the rapper Ludacris is now facing a murder charge in Atlanta in relation with a June shooting. Ludacris’ manager, Ahmed Obafemi, AKA “Chaka Zulu,” turned himself in to the Atlanta Police Department on Tuesday the 13th. In a statement …
Read More »The ‘Phantom of the Opera’ says its final goodbye to Broadway next year
By T’Niyah Ford NEW YORK (AP) – “The Phantom of the Opera” – Broadway’s longest-running show –is scheduled to do their final curtain call in February 2023. Phantom of the Opera season in Singapore July 2013 The musical has been showcased on Broadway since 1988 and will have its final …
Read More »What Can’t You Do In Chattanooga?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com) What Can’t You Do In Chattanooga? It is no surprise that Chattanooga, Tennessee is a beautiful place to live. Outside magazine named Chattanooga the “Best Town Ever” twice and they named Chattanooga one of the 24 Best Mountain Towns in the United States in 2022. Known to …
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