CHATTANOOGA, TN (Mocsnews.com)- He had no idea at the time, but Isaac Scott would be one of the last college students to experience Israel before Hamas shattered the country’s sense of security. Scott remembers an Israel unparalleled in religious, historic and political significance—one wherein landmarks like the Gaza Security Fence …
Read More »New Dutch Bros Coffee opens in Hixson
By: Helena Horsley CHATTANOOGA, TN (mocsnews.com) — The largest privately owned drive-thru coffee chain is now in Chattanooga. Dutch Bros Coffee opened a new location in Hixson, TN on November 10th. The chain of drive-thru coffeehouses started in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon. There are now 873 locations open around …
Read More »The UAW says its strike ‘won things no one thought possible’ from automakers. Here’s how it fared
By The Associated Press undefined The United Auto Workers won at least partial victories on many of the key demands that led to the six-week strike against Ford, General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis. The union has given some details of the deals, including a detailed explanation of the agreement …
Read More »Hispanic Heritage Month is Underway
By Alondra Mejia-Rendon Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15th and runs until October 15th. Every year HOLA, Hispanic Outreach Leadership Association, and the Multicultural Center bring out fun events and activities to UTC. The previous year HOLA hosted a kickoff recognizing the diverse Hispanic community with music and food. …
Read More »UTC Community Downtown Pep Rally
CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga celebrated their Community Pep Rally with students, parents, and alumni on Friday, October 6. Three UTC alumni stand and cheer at the Community Pep Rally (Photo by Angela Foster) The Community Pep Rally was hosted by The University Division if …
Read More »Expecting Mothers Endangered by Shortage of Rural Hospitals, Midwife Bans
CHATTANOOGA, TENN (mocsnews.com)– For pregnant women fighting through labor, no amount of packing and preparation can shorten a two-hour drive. Every second brings a contraction, reminding them of their newborn’s looming arrival—regardless of whether the parents reach a hospital in time. More parents find themselves driving further for infant and …
Read More »College campuses ban TikTok after Congressional hearing for privacy and security concerns
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 …
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