Nathan Edwards, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Panama City, Florida. Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. (click for more)

Ben Allen Hornsby, 55, passed away in his home on May 25, 2020, of a heart attack. Ben was born in Denver, Colorado, but spent the entirety of his life in Chattanooga. He attended Notre Dame High School where he wrestled and played football. After graduating in 1982, he attended Chattanooga State where he earned a degree in Respiratory Therapy. He later pursued a BS degree from ... (click for more)

Samuel “Sam” R. Taylor, 77, of Cleveland, died on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at his residence. He was a member of Blythe Avenue Baptist Church. Sam served as Director of the Laboratory at Athens Regional Hospital and was a member of the Cleveland Jaycees. He received his Doctorate in Ministry from Covington Theological Seminary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse ... (click for more)

Lynn Crowe, age 56, of LaFayette, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Dearing; and parents, Bob and Pat Dearing. She is survived by her husband, Steven Crowe; daughter, Cindie Farr; sons and daughters-in-law, Reuben (Alicia) Brock, and Phillip (Lisa) Carroll; eight grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Wiley; and brother, Paul ... (click for more)

After standing empty for more than three months, the Tennessee Aquarium’s galleries will soon echo with the laughter and excited chatter of guests once again. The aquarium will begin a phased reopening to the public with exclusive opportunities for members beginning June 12-14. The Aquarium will then close for a few days to ensure new processes and safety protocols are operating ... (click for more)

Employees at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Monday shut down at mid-day ahead of another wave of expected protestors. Trustee Bill Hullander said the action was taken after there was word that a protest would be held at 1:30 p.m. on the Courthouse grounds. He said, "We did not want to take a chance on something happening to one of our employees as they left to go home." ... (click for more)