The 2021 mayoral candidates responded to a questionnaire on educational equity, published by Chattanooga 2.0. Their responses have been released Friday, in advance of the Tuesday election day and can be found on the Chattanooga 2.0 website at https://chatt2.org/equity-mayoral/ . Chattanooga 2.0 defines educational equity as: intentional supports, resources, and policies designed ... (click for more)

The City of East Ridge announces that beginning Monday the City will begin resurfacing certain parking areas of Camp Jordan. Those areas will be closed to public use during that time. Those areas include parking in and around the Amphitheater and Camp Jordan playground. (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee has signed new Executive Orders 77 , 78 and 79 lifting visitation restrictions at nursing homes and allowing remote meetings to continue through April 28. He said, “Our state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve thanks to efficient vaccine distribution and efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens,” said Gov. Lee. “I have authorized continuation of ... (click for more)

A Graysville, Tn., man who allegedly brandished a gun at a family during a road rage incident was taken into custody on Tuesday. Marc Allen Thompson, 52, was charged with four counts of aggravated assault, four counts of reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a weapon. On Friday, police responded to an aggravated assault report at Northgate Mall, where they were ... (click for more)

Thanks to the Chattanoogan.com police blotter for bringing public attention to the crotch rocket problem on Frazier Avenue and on the Veterans Bridge. I have witnessed this stupidity first-hand, both as a pedestrian and while driving in my car. My gratitude and respect go out to the Chattanooga Police Department and its officers who are trying to remedy this combination ... (click for more)

The other morning, I was with my sweet daughter and we were on the way to work. I was on another planet as we motored down Signal and when we got about 50 feet from the Krystal, my girl yelled "KRYSTAL!" Instinctively, I ram-jammed the brakes and whipped the truck to the right and there we were in line for a great bacon egg and cheese please biscuit with a big, fat bucket of coffee- ... (click for more)