Edythe Madeline Swimley Wilson, 95 years young, of Hixson, Tennessee, died at home on May 26, 2017,  after a 14-year battle with Alzheimer's and macular degeneration. On her earthly journey Edythe walked with the Lord on the sunny side of the street.  And she always brought out the sunshine for those around her.  Her radiant smile, infectious laughter, quirky ... (click for more)

Marilyn “Rita” Forrester, 65, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on  Friday, May 26, 2017 , in a local hospital. She was a native of Chattanooga and was of the Church of God faith. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Phyllis Hicks, four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her three children, Donnie Ray (Tracy) Forrester, of Ooltewah, ... (click for more)

Linda Joyce Russell Thompson, 70, of Etowah, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Etowah. Born in Etowah on May 27, 1946, to the late William Paul and Julia Amylee Hembree Russell, she had lived in Loudon County for several years and moved back to McMinn County in 2013. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed by her family whom she ... (click for more)

Charles Marshall Nicholson, 58, of Cleveland, Tennessee departed this life, Monday May 22, 2017 at the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Marshall was born January 2, 1959 in Dalton, GA, a son of the late Paul Dennis and Mary Jane Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, George Nicholson, Scotty Nicholson; sisters, Lois Nicholson, Clara Jones. He is survived ... (click for more)

A reworked Miller Park with improved connections to Patten Parkway and MLK Boulevard will cost $7.6 million. With contingencies, the price tag is tabbed at $8.4 million. The city only had two bidders on the major downtown project. Thomas Brothers Construction had the low bid of $7,637,413. Dillard Construction was just behind at $7,768,113. The city lists the "total project ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Department of Education Interim Superintendent Dr. Kirk Kelly announced Friday the appointment of Dionne Upton to serve as principal at Woodmore Elementary School. Ms. Upton has 21 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal.  Along with her various educational experiences, she has also participated in the Leadership Fellows ... (click for more)