One of our first interviews goes a bit long (26 min) but one of the funnest! Kenneth was so great to get to know. A native of Chattanooga with some great stories about growing up here, and some tragic personal stories.
Video HERE
May 2023 near food kitchen
Bug may break all stereo types of what we assume a homeless person is!
Video HERE
Recorded in front of Help Right Here,
Chattanooga TN. October 2023
The couple met on the homeless circuit years ago. Rogue tells her story of aging out of foster care.
Video HERE
Recorded at tent village for homeless, city sanctioned property set up and run by ministry called, Help Right Here.
October 2023, 12:35 Minutes
Meet Dominique, a talented athlete who has chosen the homeless life as he searches to regain something that he feels he lost under the pressure of conformity.
Video HERE
October 2023, 8:50 Minutes
Hear Anthony’s story and how illness has contributed to his homeless state.
This is one in the series recorded at the tent village in Chattanooga TN.
October 2023
Video HERE
7 minutes
In July 2024 our crew interviewed several homeless people in front of The Chatt Foundation, a resource center and congregating place for our homeless citizens. These interviewees as well as others from previous interviews speak of the ways the Foundation has assisted them.
Note: The Chatt Foundation was not involved in this production.
http://www.chattfoundation.org
Hear Tasha’s story in her own words HERE
7:40 minutes
Hear Angel’s story HERE
7:47 Minutes
Hear Man-Man’s story HERE
7:47 Min
Hear Skip’s story HERE
6:26 Min
Hear Don’s story and a poem, HERE
11 minutes
Hear Smitty’s story and a good talk about life with Mark, HERE
14 minutes
The Wisdom of Jesus: A Close Look at the Sermon on the Mount
by Mark J Anderson
The Sermon on the Mount, given by Jesus, is one of the most influential passages in the history of religious literature. However, it has been used as a source of fanaticism as well as a source of deeply beautiful spirituality. The author takes us on a literary analysis of the sermon, tracing its roots back into the earliest parts of the Bible, and a careful analysis of literary patterns within the text. The result is a deep appreciation for the wise words of Jesus, which lead us into healthy spiritual lives.
Available now on Amazon HERE
There will be a local book launch, Sunday May 22, 3 to 5 pm at Wanderlinger Brewing Co. 1208 King Street, Chattanooga TN. Join Mark for music, poetry, short readings and discussion of his new book.
This is how it started: I saw a guy riding around the neighborhood on his bike, peddling with one leg, and I was amazed and curious. Then I saw him going to and from the vacant building next door and knew I had to meet him and hear his story. I recorded it and realized that the other people of Chattanooga should hear his story too. And so began this project: Chattown People: Our Homeless
Watch the 16 minute video HERE
A young couple sleeping under a freeway overpass tell their story and thoughts on the homeless life. Recorded summer 2023. Audio quality is pretty rough, but still a compelling story.
Watch video HERE
Fluffy tells her story of coming to Chattanooga with her husband to stay with his sister, in their attempt to get on their feet, but all went downhill quickly and she’s now been on the streets alone for over a year.
Watch Video HERE
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