"George was a great sport, loved the game of tennis and he would fight you to the wire every time you played. Above all, you knew every call he made was the right call and you probably got few others in your favor." -- Forrest Simmons,  former Chattanooga City Closed Singles Champion     Known for his speed on the court, a solid forehand ... (click for more)

The Braves have announced their full Minor League coaching staffs for 2014, which includes the return of five managers and the addition of a few members to the staff. Rich Dubee will join the organization as Minor League pitching coordinator, while Ronnie Ortegon will come on as Minor League hitting coordinator and Bobby Mitchell as Minor League roving outfield/baserunning instructor. ... (click for more)

The House of Representatives on Thursday night passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, and District 3 Congressman Chuck Fleischmann called it " a modest step toward reforming spending and setting our government on a more stable path." However, District 4 Congressman Scott DesJarlais was opposed. The bill passed 332-94. Rep. Fleischmann said, "This agreement ... (click for more)

A man has been charged with domestic assault after a standoff Wednesday night with police. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Chattanooga Police responded to a domestic violence call at 315 Tremont St.  It was reported that a man had physically assaulted a woman at that location.   Prior to officers' arrival, it was reported that the suspect fired a single ... (click for more)

Seventy-two years ago, Japan carried out an unprovoked, surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Later on that day, Dec. 7, 1941, after hearing of the success of the raid, the Japanese commander and the actual planner of the attack, Admiral Yamamoto said, "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve." Councilman Chris Anderson ... (click for more)

Steven B. Smith, a Republican political activist with strong ties to the scurrilous Big Lick crowd that has defamed the entire Tennessee Walking Horse industry, was named as president of its powerful breed registry over the weekend. Just two days later – on Monday – three Tennessee men pleaded not guilty to 18 scorching indictments that charged each with aggravated animal cruelty ... (click for more)