The UTC women’s tennis team won its second straight match with a 5-2 victory over UT Martin today.  Despite the chilly weather, the Mocs competed in singles on the outdoor UTC Tennis Courts and took four of the six matches. Action started with singles play, and junior  Alison Storie  gave the Mocs a 1-0 lead with her (6-3, 6-1) win over Tamara Klimek at No. 6.  ... (click for more)

The 2015 class of the Greater Chattanooga Area Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted tonight at the Trade Center and among the inductees is Paul Jackson "Skip" Viall in the media category. Since the new inductees were announced several weeks ago, I've heard this same question asked over and over again; "Who is Skip Viall?" Some even suggested the HOF committee didn't do their homework ... (click for more)

Over $26 million in property tax revenue was apparently "forgiven" (abated) in 2014 because of tax breaks to businesses approved by Chattanooga and Hamilton County governments under the PILOT program (payment in-lieu of tax), according to figures compiled by citizen activist Helen Burns Sharp. She said, "Most PILOT agreements last at least 10 years; some last as long as 30 ... (click for more)

Circuit Court Judge Neil Thomas has approved a protective order requested by Erlanger Health System in the lawsuit filed by former Erlanger CEO Charlsetta Woodard-Thompson against the hospital. Plaintiff attorney Jennifer Lawrence had opposed the order, saying Erlanger is a public hospital "and they should not have any of these secrets." She said, "We know what they're doing. ... (click for more)

Tennessee needs health care reform. Expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, or "Obamacare," was not the best solution for Tennesseans. That is why the vast majority of Tennessee legislators never publicly supported the plan defeated in a special legislative session in February.   It is important to distinguish health care from health insurance. As one physician ... (click for more)

State Rep. Andy Holt (R-Dresden) is an easy-to-like member of the Tennessee Legislature and the fact he is teaming with state senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) to rid the state of its loathsome traffic cameras is indeed a wonderful thing. The legislative action is long overdue, with the biggest winners being the out-of-state camera companies. That alone is just about all you ... (click for more)