The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that an insurance company properly relied upon a juvenile court order prior to paying a claim to the financial guardian of a minor beneficiary.  In 2002, David Ray Hood purchased a $100,000 life insurance policy from The Old Line Life Insurance Company of America. After Hood died in 2007, his 16-year-old son, Erik, who was the sole beneficiary, ... (click for more)

The Company Lab Thursday announced that Additive Manufacturing (3D printing), Healthcare and Smart Grid Development will be the three focus areas of GIGTANK 2014, an annual entrepreneurial accelerator that leverages Chattanooga's advanced fiber infrastructure to build next-generation business models. These three industry verticals represent regional economic strengths in which the ... (click for more)

Officials of the Chattanooga Fire and Police Fund are up in arms over the latest "scenario" from the Berke administration on changes to cut the cost of the pension program. Chris Willmore, president of the Pension Board, said, "If this goes in, fire and police from all ranks will up and quit, including those who are nowhere near their retirement age." He said the board earlier ... (click for more)

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission has approved the annexation of the proposed site for a Southeast Tennessee Veterans' Home. The Planning Commission unanimously approved on Thursday a plan of services for the 27.8-acre site on Westland Drive as well as a recommendation to the Cleveland City Council to annex the property. The American Legion Post 81 requested the ... (click for more)

Congratulations to Chattanooga Police Chief Bobby Dodd and his staff for a job well done.  While I am happy for them in their retirement, I am saddened for the city of Chattanooga.  This is a big loss for Chattanooga.  Chief Dodd and his assistants have worked tirelessly especially in the areas of crime reduction and traffic.  They will be hard to replace. ... (click for more)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Of the countless stories I have written, the most famous of all is ‘The Last Day of School.’ I have seen it reprinted hundreds of times, in at least a dozen languages, and received letters about it from all over the world. In truth all that I did was write down a story that was told to me. Since it first appeared 31 years ago, it has become a Christmas tradition for ... (click for more)