I want to say I am shocked by Boyd Veal, running to News Channel 12, acting as the town’s resident civil rights hero. However, after living here 11 years, I would be lying. This is not a genuine act of having an appropriate discussion on this hot button topic in 2020. It was a knee-jerk reaction. 2020 has blessed us all with worry and anxiety. Veal and the town council’s remedy ... (click for more)

The school board elections are coming up this week. Because I am not in District 2, I am not able to vote for Marco Perez, but I hope some of you will. Our school system has made tremendous strides under the leadership of Dr. Johnson. New faces, together with committed representatives, have strengthened the school board and we, as a community, have the opportunity to keep up ... (click for more)

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Monday called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene next Monday for a special session to address COVID-19 liability protections, telehealth services and laws governing the Capitol grounds. “As COVID-19 continues to present unique challenges, we feel it is in the best interest of the state to convene a special session to address liability ... (click for more)

Hamilton County had just 44 new coronavirus cases on Monday, but had the highest number of COVID patients yet in Intensive Care - 35. The cases were down from Sunday's 62 new cases after recent numbers reached up to 175 in a day. Total cases now are 5,617. There were 85 COVID patients hospitalized as well as nine more suspected cases. Deaths remain at 48. The number ... (click for more)

Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment company, announced its newest venue located in Chattanooga will open its doors to the public on Friday. The new venue is the second community-focused, completely open-air concept from Topgolf, featuring a technology-driven, single-level design. Topgolf Chattanooga features 36 climate-controlled hitting bays outfitted ... (click for more)

The Chattanooga Red Wolves played their first home match in newly finished CHI Memorial Stadium Saturday night. The Covid-19 reduced sold out crowd was rewarded with a 1-0 win as the Red Wolves beat FC Tuscon on a Greg Hurst goal in the second half. Hurst scored in the 53th minute to give the Red Wolves a 1-0 lead. Red Wolves keeper Alex Mangels saved a FC Tuscon PK in the second ... (click for more)