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Reader Views
Why is everyone so excited by Volkswagen’s announcement to open a new factory in Chattanooga? It won’t solve Tennessee’s current financial problems. It seems the state’s politicians are in the pocket of “Big Auto” trying to use the same old lies. The Bredesen plan is a hoax. After all, it will take at least 10 years for the first tire from this factory to ever make it to an American highway.

- We’re all pretty jazzed about VW coming to Tennessee, but what’s the big picture?

450 Scooterists Roll Into Town Thursday
More than 450 scooter riders from across the country and beyond will be taking to the streets this Thursday through Sunday for Vespa Club of America’s Amerivespa 2008. Amerivespa is the country’s largest scooter rally; it travels to a new city each year.

- Welcome to Chattanooga, we have a VW plant in the works and a whole lotta hipsters with good gas mileage laming up our town for a few days. (photo by:giopio)

Plant culminates vision for Chattanooga’s revitalization
Volkswagen’s announcement affects every person in our state and will for generations. It’s difficult to find a sector of our state that will not be affected positively. Not only will the Chattanooga region be transformed by the tremendous economic impact and new job creation that will result from Volkswagen’s investment, our entire state will reap great benefits from suppliers and other supporting businesses.

- U.S. Sen. Bob Corker.