Husband and wife team Chris and Sarah Bilbra of Cleveland will open their craft butcher shop and deli in Ooltewah’s Cambridge Square neighborhood on Thursday with an open house celebration from 4-7 p.m. Spek is at 9469 Bradmore Lane in Ooltewah. Spek Artisan Meats will specialize in whole animal butchery using animals raised on small farm pastures located within a 150-mile radius ... (click for more)

Hooters has announced that they have reopened more than 150 restaurants nationwide, including in Chattanooga, for dine-in service, in accordance with local and state mandates and guidelines, while continuing to offer takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery options. Hooters commitment to the safety and well-being of its guests and team members has long been a part of company values ... (click for more)

Hamilton County has added a 15th death from coronavirus, according to the state Health Department report on Tuesday. Tennessee now has 343 deaths - up by five since the Monday report. There were 358 new cases, bringing the total to 20,965. There were 15 more hospitalizations for a total of 1,609. Nashville has had one more coronavirus death - a 90-year-old woman. It ... (click for more)

County Mayor Jim Coppinger on Tuesday morning presented a bare bones budget that still could be revised downward by reductions from the state. The county mayor said he is confident with the county's revenue projections. However, if there are more cuts coming, he said the county enjoys a healthy rainy day fund. It stands at $110 million - the same as last year. The total county ... (click for more)

Perhaps the terrible toll that has engulfed the greater world community due to the black wave known as COVID 19 brings about an urgent sense of reflection and recollection on the true meaning of Memorial Day. One of the earliest commentaries was provided by Frederick Douglass at Arlington National Cemetery on Decoration Day 1871. He would extol to the crowd to never forget ... (click for more)

We know from many previous experiences that “An Idle Mind Is The Devil’s Workshop.” We also know that not one person in our nation could have been better prepared than our leaders from both parties in this COVID-19 pandemic. Guffaw and cackle all you want but I promise not a person in our state would pick you over Governor Bill Lee. It is terribly disappointing that every day somebody ... (click for more)