There were 4,703 home closings in Nashville reported for the month of July according to figures provided by Greater Nashville Realtors. This figure is up 12 percent from the 4,189 closings reported for the same period last year. “Homes sales continue to rise in the Greater Nashville region,” said Kristy Hairston, Greater Nashville Realtors president. “It’s encouraging to see ... (click for more)

Crye-Leike Real Estate Services announces that Paige Berghel is now affiliated with its Downtown Chattanooga branch office as a licensed realtor. Ms. Berghel will serve the commercial real estate needs of buyers and sellers throughout Hamilton and surrounding counties. Ms. Berghel has been in the real estate industry for two years and is a member of the National Association ... (click for more)

The Chattanooga Airport will welcome nonstop United Express flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, to Houston beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. The creation of Chattanooga's second direct flight to Texas will establish a gateway to hundreds of domestic and international destinations offered at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said. In addition to the Houston flight, ... (click for more)

The Tennessee Legislature in special session on Wednesday passed a bill that makes it a felony to stay overnight on state property. The punishment for the Class E felony would be up to six years in prison. Those who are arrested under the new law would have to spend at least 12 hours in jail without bond. Camping is defined as laying down a blanket, sleeping bag or other ... (click for more)

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost everything. But there are a few exceptions. One exception is how easy it still is for a company to get a Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) Agreement from Hamilton County. On Wednesday at the Hamilton County Commission agenda meeting, commissioners and the county mayor appeared enthusiastic about approving a property tax break for Southern ... (click for more)

If you were to poll the most travelled among us, Portland, Ore., would be among the finalists on every list as “The Most Beautiful City” in the United States. Yet, today, it is a run-away choice as the ugliest in America. For over two-and-half months the state capital has unwillingly hosted a full-fledged riot almost every night. Two weeks ago, the city’s now-despicable mayor, leftist ... (click for more)