Rising Rock

Meet our Rising Rock Team Two!! Team two is excited to engage and explore the stories that Chattanooga has to offer and share them with you! Keep a look out for our first story on risingrock.net.

Meet Rising Rock team one! Team one is working to share captivating and inspiring stories this semester. Stay tuned for our first story!

And just like that, the new semester is officially underway! 🎬 We’re already on the ground chasing stories, but we want to hear from you.

Know a great local story or have a tip for us? Slide into our DMs! 💬

Plus, meet-the-team posts are dropping soon! Follow along to get to know the faces behind the stories and see what each member brings to the lineup this Fall.

Before we kick off a brand-new year of student journalism, we’re looking back at the stories, voices, and moments that defined last semester.

Class starts in less than two weeks, and our team is already prepping to bring you fresh coverage from day one. What was your favorite story from last term?

Years of craftsmanship, a lifetime of history. 🪵⛵️ Chattanooga woodworker Jerry Lee Jones spent years recreating historic boats, and he’s been enjoying the rewards on the water ever since.
Explore the full feature at the link in our bio! 🔗🎧

Every climb starts with finding your footing. For this LGBTQ+ climbing group, the wall is just the beginning. See how this climbing group came to be a community all their own, on RisingRock.net 🧗

A partnership with the Tango Flight Program has brought aircraft construction to Cleveland High School’s former library. Dedication from mentors, instructor Jeffery Garrett, and ∼100 students are the hands behind this incredible project. Read all about the students hard work on risingrock.net ✈️

Rising Rock took home Golden Press Awards tonight for our work this past year! You can find A Stadiums Last Stand and more outstanding work on risingrock.net

What if your heart stopped… and your story didn’t?
Chattanooga’s own Rhonda Gilliland experienced the unimaginable—clinically dying during a heart procedure, only to come back with a second chance at life. Her journey through loss, faith, and ultimately a life-saving heart transplant is nothing short of extraordinary.❤️
From a moment that changed everything to a story of resilience and hope, Rhonda’s experience will stay with you long after you read it.
✨ Read her powerful story now, on risingrock.net

Preservation or progress? Where do you stand? Join the conversation on Rising Rock!