StandUP Paddle Planet

Outdoor opportunities, high-adventure thrills and green enterprises have transformed Chattanooga into a regional powerhouse for businesses that cater to the recreation set, entrepreneurs say.

Our hungry blue visitors have stayed at least a while longer. An estimated 50 to 80 blue whales that arrived unexpectedly in local waters a little more than two weeks ago are still feeding heartily just off the coast.

Our hungry blue visitors have stayed at least a while longer. An estimated 50 to 80 blue whales that arrived unexpectedly in local waters a little more than two weeks ago are still feeding heartily just off the coast.

By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 17, 2010 The Aloha Invitational gymnastics meet at the University of Tampa brought out parents, friends and family last weekend. TAMPA As 8-year-old Kali Cobb vaulted and flipped her way through the Aloha Invitational gymnastics meet at the University of Tampa, dad Chuck and his fiancee were her loudest fans. They played another important ...

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