Chattanooga State’s women’s volleyball team will open its inaugural season next weekend with a tournament at Snead State in Boaz, Al. The first home game takes place on Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. Aug. 24/25 – Snead State Opener Tournament, Boaz, AL – time TBA Aug. 28 – vs. Hiwassee College – 6:00 p.m. Aug. 30 – vs. Georgia NW – 6:00 p.m. Sept. 5 – vs. Snead State – 4:00 p.m. ... (click for more)

Ryan Johnson could swing a hammer before he could walk so it's no surprise the Tennessee redshirt sophomore offensive lineman is considering entering the family business of building homes after his football career wraps up. Johnson's parents own a home building business in Brentwood, Tenn., so he grew up around construction projects. He is on track to earn his civil ... (click for more)

The cost of Chattanooga's downtown freeway makeover - estimated at $85 million in 2006 and bid at $126.3 million when it got underway in November 2015 - has climbed to $143 million as issues were encountered along the way, TDOT's Ken Flynn said Monday. The Highway 27 project to provide three lanes in each direction from the I-24 split to the river was already the most expensive ... (click for more)

Signal Mountain Mayor Chris Howley has decided not to seek re-election. He had until noon today to return the petition that he picked up earlier. Rick Saputa, who is suing the city but also picked up a petition for the council, did qualify just before the deadline. Others running for the Town Council include former Mayor Bill Lusk, Councilman Dan Landrum and new-comers ... (click for more)

I am glad that Jeff Styles presented the details of the event on his website.  Just because the government alleges a crime does not mean guilty. A criminal charge is an allegation by government. Sure, that allegation can be very serious, but the charge is still an unproven allegation until a court of law and Lady Justice has her review of the proof.  A person gets ... (click for more)

If ever there becomes a movie that reveals the rotten side of politics, the script has just been written. My goodness, it has all of the hot words: liberals, Muslims, bedroom beds, spouse abuse, non-transparency (or is it collusion,) kids in shock, a seated member of Congress, vulgar language, the Democratic National Committee, a woman scorned, and – best of all – an election. ... (click for more)