The tide is shifting in part because of environmental concerns: 7 billion gallons of water go toward watering American lawns every day, an increasing hardship with droughts expanding across the country. More people these days are putting in Synthetic turf, a more expensive but in the long run  a low-maintenance alternative to natural grass that stays green year-round regardless of climate conditions. There are pros and cons as we hear from Chattanooga landscaper and Synthetic Turf installer joe doman…. Doman's Landscape and Construction (423) 523-0948

In health news…….new research shows that Lifting weights helps older people beat insomnia,….yes, they say that resistance or muscle-strengthening exercises – such as lifting dumbbells or using gym equipment – helped cut sleeplessness. Welcome Dr. Liz Hathaway, a utc  associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance . liz  research also shows that sleeplessness leads  to depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders in older people as well.