Gallery: Rise of the Rest's Case cites Chattanooga's 'buzz'AOL founder eyes city's startup momentum AOL founder Steve Case said Thursday he'd heard "the buzz" about Chattanooga, including stories of EPB's ultra-fast internet and the city's Innovation District that's drawing talent and capital. "This city has a glorious history," Case said at the Chattanooga Choo Choo during his "Rise of the Rest" tour stop. "I'm told there were 50 trains a day here. A hundred years ago, that was the hot technology. That shut down. Technology changed. The question is: What's the next revolution?" Case and his associates spent all day in the Scenic City, talking with entrepreneurs, sharing with officials his vision of the startup ecosystem and learning about what's happening in Chattanooga. Rise of the Rest The effort aims to make it easier for startups to launch businesses in places such as Chattanooga and not just locations such as in Silicon Valley or the East Coast. According to AOL founder Steve … [Read more...] about AOL founder Steve Case highlights Chattanooga’s startup momentum [photos]
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Chattanooga police arrest 6 men in prostitution sting
Six men were arrested in a reverse prostitution sting in the East Lake area on Wednesday, according to Chattanooga police. Jhony Eddy, 18; Thomas Yarborough, 65; Thomas Mon, 48; Walfre Martinez, 35; William Harp, 67; and Dennis Terry, 64, are charges with patronizing prostitution, according to a news release. Harp is also charged with indecent exposure. Patronizing prostitution is a class A misdemeanor. If convicted, the men could carry up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or fines up to $2,500. According to Tennessee law, patronizing prostitution means to solicit or hire another person with the intent that the other person engage in prostitution. Entering or staying in a house of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity is also considered patronizing prostitution. … [Read more...] about Chattanooga police arrest 6 men in prostitution sting
Chattanooga police investigating reports of man exposing himself to children
Chattanooga police have received four calls about a male suspect exposing himself to children while they are playing outside. The suspect is described as a white male, 20 to 40 years old with reddish hair, according to a news release. He has been seen in a newer model black or dark blue truck, possibly a Chevy Z71 pick-up full bed 4-door or a Chevy king cab. Reported incident locations 2200 block of East 12th Street Additional descriptions of the suspect's vehicle include a sticker reading "4x4" in red somewhere along the side of the truck and a Georgia tag with possible damage on the rear of the truck bed. Four incidents have been reported from March 17 to May 1, the news release states. All of the incidents were reported between 4 and 10 p.m., and three of the four incidents occurred on a weekday. In the first two incidents the suspect tried to coerce the children to go with him to his truck. In two incidents it was reported the male exposed himself to the … [Read more...] about Chattanooga police investigating reports of man exposing himself to children
Chattanooga area could see severe thunderstorms, large hail this afternoon
The national weather service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Chattanooga area this afternoon. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible, a few of which could be strong to severe. The primary threats with the strongest storms will be damaging winds and large hail. Counties that could see hazardous weather are: Hamilton, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, McMinn, Marion, Bradley and Polk. … [Read more...] about Chattanooga area could see severe thunderstorms, large hail this afternoon
AOL founder Case: Chattanooga has to ‘double down’ in startup efforts
AOL founder Steve Case today cited the momentum and collaboration around Chattanooga's business startup efforts, calling them "super important." "You don't see that in all cities," said Case as he kicked off his Rise of the Rest visit to Chattanooga with about 100 entrepreneurs, city officials and others at the Songbirds Museum at the Choo Choo. "It's great to see people here who do believe." Case said Chattanooga has made a lot of progress, but he noted that it's still early. "It's a little like the first inning," he said. "There's still a lot of work to do. You've got to double down and put more points on the board." Case's Rise of the Rest campaign is designed to promote entrepreneurship outside of California's Silicon Valley. In its fourth year, the bus tour is powered by the investment firm Revolution, of which Case is CEO. The tour showcases founders in emerging startup ecosystems across the U.S. Case's group plans to hear pitches from eight Chattanooga businesses, one of which … [Read more...] about AOL founder Case: Chattanooga has to ‘double down’ in startup efforts