Lisa Rands and The Synergy Project, Tennessee Bouldering Authority, and famed American Ninja Warrior show champion, Isaac Caldiero, announced a collaboration to bring a new, preeminent rock climbing and ninja obstacle facility to East Main Street in Chattanooga. The new gym, Synergy Climbing and Ninja, will preserve TBA’s original character and dedicated training space, but ... (click for more)

For those looking for a gift for the angler, hunter or wildlife watcher in your family, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has some ideas. Annual, lifetime, and youth licenses are great options and pick one up to treat yourself while you're at it. The collectible durable card option makes for a great stocking stuffer. Licenses can be purchased online at TWRA’s online ... (click for more)

A man who was called a suspect in murders on Sunday night at the Bayberry Apartments was taken into custody in dramatic fashion in a courtroom at the Courts Building on Thursday morning. Later in the morning, Chattanooga Police said Mark Caslin, 26, has been charged in the slayings. Police said, "During the preliminary investigation, Chattanooga Police Department officers ... (click for more)

An attorney for the Chattanooga woman who allegedly ran over and killed law enforcement officer Nicholas Galinger said he will ask a change of venue for her. Janet Hinds, 55, will be back in court in a couple of months. She is to have her trial date decided on Feb. 3. A trial date sometime in late summer was hinted at by defense attorney Ben McGowan. Other pre-trial hearings ... (click for more)

The Trump Administration has released a new executive order that could change the way that the refugee resettlement program is run in the United States. The first - and most shocking - change that is being implemented is the huge drop in refugees being allowed in the country. For the past decade, on average, around 80,000 to 90,000 refugees have been admitted per year. According ... (click for more)

There is a famous class that I’ve heard about years at Sewanee, one that is eagerly anticipated in the theology halls of the Episcopal seminary, where those hopeful of becoming priests must come to grips with one of life’s most daunting realities. Through the years I’ve talked to several of my friends who deeply appreciated the lessons because men and women of faith are each forced ... (click for more)