As U.S. 27 widening through downtown Chattanooga progresses, the contractor will implement a new traffic pattern that will affect access from West MLK Boulevard to U.S. 27 South. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, the contractor will shift traffic and open a newly-constructed ramp from West MLK Boulevard to U.S. 27 South. After the ramp is opened, traffic wishing to access U.S. 27 ... (click for more)

Jeanette Omarkhail, president of the Hamilton County Education Association, said Thursday that the planned town hall meeting on Sunday on teacher pay and other issues is not "confrontational." She said, “There was discussion at this week’s County Commission meeting that the town hall being held this weekend was confrontational in nature. Nothing could be further from the truth. ... (click for more)

A wise man once wrote that reading about tax increment financing is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Yes, it is boring, but it is important that the city use this tool wisely to create economic development opportunities and to build community trust. On Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., the Industrial Development Board (IDB) will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ... (click for more)

For a guy that endured the evolution of personal computers, I’ve never forgotten one of the earliest truths: “GIGO -- Garbage In, Garbage out.” As a newspaper reporter who started with Royal portable typewriters, then went to “telecopiers,” and then “Telerams,” and then Radio Shack’s first really portable computer and on down the line, I still marvel at mankind’s genius. When I ... (click for more)

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga head wrestling coach Kyle Ruschell wants the Mocs to compete against the best in the country to get his team prepared for the postseason. UTC is definitely doing that this weekend with a trip to No. 2 Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 17. Match time is set for 3:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. “This is a great opportunity ... (click for more)

The Lady Vols moved their record to 4-0 on Thursday night, defeating Tennessee State, 73-43, in front of a crowd of 7,213 at Thompson-Boling Arena. The win marked the third-straight year that UT has started out 4-0, and the Lady Vols improved to 6-0 all-time against the Lady Tigers (1-1). Eight players for the Big Orange scored during the first of six consecutive home ... (click for more)