Professor Jonathan McNair at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a piano piece titled “Rabun Gap,” written during an artist residency in the Appalachian Mountains, featured on an album nominated for a Grammy award. His work—marked by regional influence and piano virtuosity—showcases his decades-long teaching and compositional career in Chattanooga. The recognition underscores both his creative output and the university’s growing…
Hamilton County Schools Welcomes Seventh Leadership HCS Cohort
Three UTC leaders have been selected for the latest Leadership Hamilton County Schools cohort: Allen Pratt, Director of the Center of Excellence and Innovation in Education; Meredith Perry, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research; and Yvonne Dunham Slobodenko, Director of the ESL Institute. Their inclusion underscores UTC’s commitment to partnering with Hamilton County Schools and contributing…
Ruby Falls Honors Team Members With Annual Steiner Scholarship
Two UTC students — Amy Johnson and Ryan Davenport — are honored as recipients of the John Thomas Steiner, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Ruby Falls for their academic dedication and community service. The John Thomas Steiner, Sr. Collegiate Scholarship, established in 2008, honors the memory of the former Ruby Falls president by recognizing Ruby…
Probasco Chair Presents “Navigating Tariffs: From City Hall To Global Markets” Panel
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Scott L. Probasco Jr. Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise and the Chattanooga Area Chamber’s International Business Council will co-host a free panel, “Navigating Tariffs: From City Hall to Global Markets,” on Nov. 3 in Fletcher Hall. Moderated by Adam Myers, the discussion will feature Dr. Claudia Williamson Kramer, Mayor…
Chattanooga Trail Survey Launches To Measure Economic Impact
SORBA Chattanooga, in partnership with UTC, has launched a 2025 Trail User Survey inviting hikers, bikers, walkers, and non-trail users to contribute. The survey aims to assess usage, community value, and economic impact of Chattanooga’s trails—helping guide long-term planning and funding advocacy. Results, including an economic impact report on mountain biking in Hamilton County, are…