Carl B. Zender, Sr., 88, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany. Mr. Zender had worked for various security companies as a security guard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Zender. Survivors include his children, Linda Allen; Kevin Zender, Carl Zender, Jr., Tommy Zender, James Zender, ... (click for more)

James Charles “J.C.” Fisher, 93, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his residence. He was the son of the late Charles and Pearl Fisher and was preceded in death by his sister, Emma and granddaughter, Jessica. J.C. was a retired Chattanooga firefighter and later worked several years as a demolition contractor. In his younger days, he loved spending ... (click for more)

Wanda Marlene Nations, age 84, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was a member of Riverbend Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Bryant L. "Pete" Nations; sons and daughters-in-law, Blake and Bridgette Nations of Alpharetta and Clay and Karen Nations of Dalton; grandchildren, Jon Nations, Taylor and Chelsea Nations, ... (click for more)

John Paul Ballinger, 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at a Chattanooga health care facility. He was a 1969 graduate of Bradley Central High School and a veteran of the United States Army. While in Nashville he worked security with the Tennessee Titans. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend J.C. Ballinger and Lois R. Ballinger; and ... (click for more)

County School Supt. Dr. Bryan Johnson said Thursday he is submitting a budget that is $34 million above the projected revenue. Asked where the $34 million would come from, Dr. Johnson said it would be "up to the funding body." If approved by the County School Board, the school board would go to the County Commission requiring a sizable tax increase. Dr. Johnson said he ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Red Wolves SC will build a state-of-the-art, soccer-specific stadium in East Ridge as part of a mixed-use development with living, working and entertaining opportunities. On Thursday, team owner Bob Martino presented renderings and the layout for the area, which will include the first-class professional stadium, housing, retail, restaurants, a hotel and significant greenspaces ... (click for more)