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BrightBridge Capital Announces Merger With 2 Tennessee Certified Development Companies

7/15/2025

BrightBridge Capital announced the recent merger with the Area Wide Development Corporation in Alcoa, Tn. and the Tennessee Business Development Corporation in Paris, Tn. "The strategic mergers enhance BrightBridge’s position as a leading partner for bankers seeking SBA 504 financing solutions for their small business clients across the state," officials said. "SBA works with approved Certified Development Companies to administer its 504 Loan program. The program provides funding to purchase commercial real estate, machinery and equipment as well as financing for the purchase or upgrade of fixed assets. In turn, jobs are created and businesses grow. Thanks to the mergers, ... (click for more)

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Smith + Howard announce the appointment of Travis Shears, CPA, as office managing partner of its Chattanooga location

Historic Chattanooga Women’s Organization Highlighted In New UTC Special Collection

7/15/2025

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library’s Special Collections has completed a grant-funded project to digitize the records of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Chattanooga, making them freely accessible to researchers and the public worldwide. The newly published Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Chattanooga digital ... (click for more)

Planning Commission Recommends Denial For 4-story Hotel Across From Grace Baptist

7/14/2025

The Planning Commission has recommended denial for rezoning for a hotel across from Grace Baptist Church and School in East Brainerd. Neighbors said the project would bring additional traffic, light pollution and transients as well as possible water runoff. Allen Jones of Stone Creek Consulting said the hotel would only bring in some ... (click for more)

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Tim Zimmerman And The King's Brass In Concert Aug. 13

Church
7/15/2025

Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass will be in concert on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the First-Centenary United Methodist Church sanctuary. "Tim Zimmerman and ... more

3686 Pitch Competition Returns

Business
7/15/2025

LIFT Youth Center Awarded Arts Education Program Grant From Georgia Council For The Arts

Living Well
7/15/2025

Tennessee American Water Accepting Applications For 2025 Firefighting Support Grant Program

Government
7/15/2025

BASIC Of Tennessee Donates To MaryEllen Locher Breast Center

Living Well
7/15/2025

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America Should Do Much Better On Healthcare - And Response (3)

7/11/2025

One of the often-overlooked benefits of living abroad is the ability to view your own country from the outside in. That shift in perspective can be jarring - especially when you realize that another country may outperform your own when it comes to public policy, social norms, or access to basic services. Take healthcare. After spending 10 years teaching in East Asia, I can say without hesitation that I would take my experience with South Korea’s healthcare system over what we currently ... more

Not So Proficient

7/10/2025

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7/11/2025

Deja vu Zhivago

7/10/2025

Chattanooga Needs A Bypass, Not Lane Widening On I-24 - And Response (5)

7/9/2025

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Vols Head To SEC Media Day Tuesday, Watch Live On SEC Network

7/15/2025

Atlanta is the epicenter of the sporting universe this week as Tennessee participates in 2025 SEC Football Media Day Tuesday afternoon at the College Football Hall of Fame ... more