CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. announced the promotion of Scott Word to Vice President – Asset Management.    Mr. Word began his career with CBL in 1993 as an accountant.  In 1997, he moved into CBL’s Acquisitions Department as a financial analyst, playing an integral role in the acquisition of more than $6.0 billion in commercial real estate.  In ... (click for more)

BMW of Chattanooga will host an event on Friday at 6 pm at the dealership to unveil the All-New 3 Series BMW. Marty Von Schaaf said, "The remarkably efficient and powerful 4-Cylinder Twin Power Turbo engine finally makes its 3 Series debut on the 328i. 240 thrilling horses catapult you from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, while technological innovations ensure its impressive ... (click for more)

An Chattanooga man told police Monday night that he had just murdered his wife.  Police said Robert Lee Hardnett, 50. showed up at the County Jail to turn himself in at 8:40 p.m. He said his wife's body could be found at his place of employment, Power Supply Company, 1907 Daisy St.   Officers responded to that address and found the body of 34-year-old Elizabeth ... (click for more)

The four remaining members of the Red Bank Commission held a special called meeting on Tuesday and chose Kenneth Welch as the replacement for Vice Mayor Greg Jones, who moved to Alaska. At the same meeting, Commissioner Ruth Jeno announced she will not seek a new term. She urged the candidates who were not selected - Michael Tindle and Eddie Pierce - to run in the next election. ... (click for more)

It is not by coincidence I haven’t submitted an opinion piece in some time to the Chattanoogan.  The topics I cover are generally vitriolic in regards to local political decisions and their makers regarding public safety and I do not wish to associate my name with more noble subjects such as that of the heroic death and cowardly murder of Chattanooga Police Sergeant Tim Chapin, ... (click for more)

I would like to thank Judge Mattice for handing down a 30.5 year sentence for Kathleen Mathews.  Obviously, no amount of jail time, fines, or lashings can bring back Tim Chapin.   A 30-year sentence will, however, make the world just a little safer.  That's what Sgt. Chapin would have wanted.  He was a protector and sacrificed his life so the rest of ... (click for more)