In a unanimous opinion, the Tennessee Supreme Court has held that state law allows a plaintiff to add a defendant whose involvement was raised by the original defendant, even when the plaintiff was aware of the new defendant before the statute of limitations expired. The case involves Michael Becker, who was riding in a truck driven by his son when the truck hit a light pole. ... (click for more)

The Block, Chattanooga's representation of outdoor reputation downtown, will host a grand opening ribbon cutting followed by an open house on Friday, March 21, from 3-5 p.m.  In addition to celebrating and touring The Block, guests will hear an announcement of a new project at the facility and enjoy food, drinks and giveaways from Rock/Creek, High Point Climbing and Fitness, ... (click for more)

There were some tense moments at an elementary school in Brainerd shortly before noon on Friday  when a fire was discovered. Chattanooga fire investigators were able to quickly identify the person believed responsible for starting the fire at Barger Academy.  Lt. Henry McElvain with the Fire Investigation Division took an 11-year-old boy into custody and charged him ... (click for more)

Police said Marcus Oneal Birt had blood on him and had a gun close to where the body of a man  was found along Hooker Road on Saturday. Birt, 32, has been charged with criminal homicide, especially aggravated robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm in the slaying of 33-year-old Warren Ransom. The victim was shot once in the head. Police said the victim was found ... (click for more)

Most Chattanoogans will not recognize the name of Andy Roth.  He passed away at the too early age of 55.  He was an architect with Derthick, Henley, and Wilkerson Architects.   And although you might not recognize his name, most of you drive by his work every day.  Finley Stadium, Covenant Transport, Unum, and many other buildings in Chattanooga are the result ... (click for more)

The best news of the week is that Johnny Shulman has been hired as the basketball coach at The McCallie School because it’s the best fit since Vince Lombardi joined the Packers. Shulman, the former UT-Chattanooga coach, has three sons who will tell you what a giant of a dad he is but now there will be hundreds more who will soon adore him. I have known Johnny – and he’ll always ... (click for more)