QuoteWorthy
People who had a way with words in the news last week:
“I was kind of thinking in the back of my mind how cool would it be if he (Usher) was there and saw ‘Chattanooga’ on my chef coat.” — Chattanooga Convention Center executive chef Geoffrey Joynt on getting to work at the Grammys in Los Angeles.
“Two steps out of our locker room, you’re in fine shape. You take three steps, you’re on Riverfront Parkway. You’re going down the hill. There’s physically not enough space to do the upgrades that we need to do.” — Lookouts President Rich Mozingo on the limitations of AT&T Field and the team needing a new stadium to comply with requirements set by Major League Baseball.
“We’re trying to make Chattanooga the best city in America, and when you get feedback like this from an objective third party that indicates progress, that’s gratifying.” — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly on the city moving up 26 spots — from No. 72 to No. 46 — in rankings of the nation’s 200 most populous metropolitan areas by The Milken Institute, a nonpartisan think tank.
“With this short film, we are not just celebrating our history, but also embracing a future of innovation and sustainability. You’ll also find a few nods to past VW creative work — to give that signature wink we’ve become known for. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to America for being a part of our story, and an invitation to stick with us as we embark on exciting new chapters.” — Rachael Zaluzec, Volkswagen of America’s senior vice president of customer experience and brand marketing, on VW’s Super Bowl commercial, its first during the big game since 2014. The new ad briefly features the Chattanooga plant.
“Victims are left waiting without justice and are retraumatized by additional proceedings. Children linger in foster care. Witnesses move and misremember, evidence deteriorates.” — Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby on issues caused by the state’s shrinking pool of courtappointed attorneys, who provide legal counsel to those who cannot afford it.
“We recognize that some business development may well be appropriate for sections of the property. We also recognize the power of nature and outdoor recreation on the well-being of the public and the potential for responsible tourism to provide economic opportunities that may rival those of business.” — Jim Stewart, executive director of the Chattanooga Audubon Society, on the future of the McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. The Hamilton County Commission postponed for 90 days a decision about whether to rezone parcels of the property for manufacturing.