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VW To Expand Size Of Chattanooga Assembly Plant

Friday, August 28, 2009

Volkswagen officials said Friday it has been decided to expand the size of the assembly building at the new facility now under construction at the Enterprise South Industrial Park.

Frank Fischer, chairman and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, said an additional 43,000 square feet is being added to the building.

He said that step is being taken in case VW decides at some point to build more than the 150,000 vehicles per year that are initially planned.

The plant is set to go into operation in early 2011.


New Bridge For Wacker Polysilicon

A new connection to Wacker’s investment in Charleston, Tn., has just been completed. A bridge connecting a parking area for 400-600 construction workers plus deliveries to the future site of Wacker Polysilicon North America is now in place and ready for use.   The bridge will reduce traffic from Mouse Creek Road to the site, as incoming and outgoing vehicles now have ... (click for more)

Johnson, Hickey & Murchison Cosponsors Be More Awards Luncheon March 6

Johnson, Hickey & Murchison, PC, has contributed $1,000 to help underwrite the cost of WTCI’s 3rd Annual Be More Awards luncheon on Tuesday, March 6, to recognize excellence in Chattanooga’s nonprofit community. Winners in nine categories will be announced at the luncheon, each one recognized for making a positive contribution to the lives of people in the Chattanooga area. ... (click for more)

Mother Of Man Charged With Killing Sgt. Chapin Given Prison Sentence Of 30 Years, 6 Months

The mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin was sentenced Monday to serve 30 years and six months in federal prison.  Judge Sandy Mattice said the sentence for Kathleen Mathews, 57-year-old mother of Jesse Mathews, as a packed courtroom watched.  Ray Mathews, father of Jesse Mathews, must serve 20 years and 10 months. Rachel Mathews, ... (click for more)

Michael Lamar Johnston Must Wait Almost Two More Months Before Learning Sentence

Sentencing for former Hamilton County paramedic Michael Lamar Johnston, who pleaded guilty in November to fondling a woman as his ambulance took her to a hospital, has been delayed until April 2.   He was scheduled to learn today whether he would be placed on probation or given diversion but, at the request of both prosecution and defense attorneys, the hearing was passed. ... (click for more)

We Are Blessed To Have Ron Littlefield As Our Mayor - And Response (3)

Chattanooga is blessed beyond measure to have Ron Littlefield as our mayor.  It is a total travesty our city has had to endure the long frivolous battle with absolutely  no foundation other than disagreement with policy issues.  It has always been a vendetta directed personally at Mayor Littlefield which, if the "interveners" decide to appeal, will be a proven fact.   ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: What 17 Pills Did To Me

Ah, step into my parlor of first-hand wisdom because, in the School of Hard Knocks, there are priceless lessons that you should know before it becomes your turn to dance. Never in my life have I ever had any back problems but, in early December, I came down with what is called sciatica and I have been a miserable man ever since. There are two big nerves that sprout out of the ... (click for more)