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Master Machine, LLC To Expand Manufacturing Operations In Hamilton County

  • 7/25/2025

Master Machine, LLC officials announced on Friday the company is expanding manufacturing operations in Chattanooga. Master Machine will invest $11.7 million and create 44 new jobs, adding to its current headcount in Hamilton County. The company plans to upgrade an existing facility with new machinery and equipment to support the needed technology across its nuclear utility customer base. Master Machine was founded in Chattanooga in 1993 and today specializes in system design and manufacturing, build-to-print services, obsolete reverse engineering, equipment qualification, commercial-grade dedication and complex fabrication, primarily for nuclear-focused industries, including ... (click for more)

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Pilgrim's To Build New Prepared Foods Facility In Walker County Creating 630 New Jobs

  • 7/24/2025

Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to construct a new prepared foods operation in Walker County, creating more than 630 new jobs. Pilgrim’s will produce a variety of fully cooked chicken products at the new facility to support the growth of its fast-growing prepared foods business. “This significant ... (click for more)

Mother Of 15-Year-Old Killed On Read Avenue Says Shots Continued To Ring Out After He Fell

  • 7/24/2025

The mother of a 15-year-old who was gunned down on Read Avenue on Sunday said shot continued to ring out after the fell. Three 18-year-olds have been charged in the murder of Tremone Franklin. His mother, Rashika Crayton, says in a GoFundMe request, "On 7/20/25, a group of men opened fire on teenagers. They left my 15-year-old baby, ... (click for more)

Tennessee's Longest-Serving District Attorney To Retire
  • 7/25/2025

Following 45 years as the 18th Judicial District Attorney General, Ray Whitley on Friday announced his retirement, effective Sept. 1, marking the end of a distinguished career committed to justice and the safety of Sumner County. He is Tennessee's longest-serving district attorney general. "When I first took on this role, I could never have imagined the journey ahead: the challenges, the triumphs, the heartaches, and the hopes," Mr. Whitley said. "I could not have made it this ... more

Adam Rains Moves Up To Lead Walker Valley Wrestling Program
Adam Rains Moves Up To Lead Walker Valley Wrestling Program
  • 7/20/2025

CHARLESTON, Tenn.— For Walker Valley assistant wrestling coach Adams Rains, the time to step into the spotlight has arrived. Ever since taking the assistant job with the ... more

Lookouts Suspended After Strong Start
  • 7/25/2025

The Chattanooga Lookouts only had five hitters have at bats before the rains came at Columbus on Thursday night. All five had base hits! Cam Collier hit a double to clear the bases after the first three had reached with singles. Jay Allen II followed Collier with a bunt single before the rains came. The Lookouts and Clingstones will resume action Friday evening at 5:05 p.m. as part of a double header with each game now being seven innings. Chattanooga leads 3-0 with no outs in the top ... more

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