Morning Pointe of Chattanooga – Shallowford, 7719 Shallowford Road in Chattanooga, is hosting a discussion, "Best Kept Secret in the Military, A Discussion about VA Benefits," on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 3-4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Guest speaker will be Mike Verble with Verble Estate Preservation and Advisors, LLC. Topics of discussion include: ... (click for more)

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, is gearing up for IHOP’s Free Pancake Day on March 12. IHOP’s Free Pancake Day aims to raise needed funds to provide life-saving technology and facilities to pediatric patients. IHOP guests can receive a free short stack of its world-famous buttermilk pancakes on Free Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to ... (click for more)

Governor Bill Lee on Thursday announced a new investment in school safety to better protect teachers and students and prepare against the threat of violence. He said, “The safety of our children and teachers is a top priority for my administration, and this investment ensures that school districts will have the resources they need to better protect our schools.” The ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Police said a deal for the sale of an Xbox One wound up with a murder at a Hixson apartment on Tuesday. DMarcus White, 20, of 942 Shallowford Road, was charged with criminal homicide and especially aggravated robbery in the death of Mohammad Sharif, 24. Mr. Sharif was found at 12:20 p.m. unresponsive lying in the parking lot at 3825 Hixson Pike. He died later ... (click for more)

Please remember to check on folks that are vulnerable which includes the elderly and homebound. With expectations of up to 7 inches or more of rain, we may see flooding in areas that rival those of the past. As Chief Roddy told me this morning, be proactive, not reactive. Pack for an extended stay at work or someone's house. Be ready with extra food, water and blanket in your ... (click for more)

Mayor Berke, On September 5, 2017, you asked and were granted a 22-cent property tax increase for city government operations and a capital fund. At the meeting, the City Council approved your proposal for the property tax increase of 22 cents per $100 of property assessment. As a result, every business, home owner, and property owner had one-month notice that their local property ... (click for more)