QuoteWorthy

People who had a way with words in the news in the past week:

“The city of Chattanooga provided a spark that ignited the fire in me to pursue my dreams as a singer, and I’m thankful for the support I received from so many great family members, friends and mentors so early in my journey. Thank you for the honor. I look forward to celebrating with you all.”

— Usher, announcing an April 20 visit to the city.

“We’re still working on 2025 something. But it’s not going to be opening day.”

— Rich Mozingo, the Chattanooga Lookouts president, on the revised target for opening a new stadium.

“Defendant Frost’s intent to hinder, delay and defraud his present and future creditors is evidenced by numerous badges of fraud.”

— Lawsuit by Stacy Strobl and Brian Harding against Chattanooga accountant Jonathan Frost.

“We will review the incident through a continuous improvement lens to support ongoing growth.”

— Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Justin Robertson after a school bus crashed into a house in Signal Mountain.

“It’s pretty much all we talk about, that and sports. There’s a lot of excitement. We’re ready to get it through.”

— Isaac Meadows, Volkswagen worker, anticipating this week’s vote on whether to join the United Auto Workers.

“Deals get cut late at night. I would encourage citizens of Tennessee who truly value public schools to sleep with one eye open.”

— Rep. John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, on the progression of Gov. Bill Lee’s statewide school voucher plan through the legislature.

“Chattanooga has a lot of big city amenities and attractions without some big city challenges that some people might perceive. Chattanooga is a very approachable city.”

— Emily Mack, president and CEO of the River City Co., on a moveBuddha study showing Chattanooga is sixth in the nation and No. 1 in Tennessee for ratio of people interested in moving here compared to those who want to move out.

“Boo Carter doesn’t care if he’s in front of 102,000 or in front of five people. He’s Boo, and he’s so locked in and focused on what he does. He’s just a great football player, and irregardless if he’s our returner this year, he’s going to play a ton of football around here. I absolutely love that guy.”

— University of Tennessee Volunteers outside linebackers and special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, on defensive back Boo Carter, from Chattanooga.

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