Odell Holland Holloway, 90, of Whitwell, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse James Holloway; parents, George & Ebbie Holland; brothers, Paul, Claude & Clyde Holland; and sisters, Cledith Hicks & Ruth French. Mrs. Holloway was a member of Way of the Cross Church in Dunlap and attended Fairview Union Church in ... (click for more)

Charles Briggs Lasater, 80, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lorena Jones Lasater and brother, Lawrence "Bit" Lasater. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Green Lasater, of Dunlap; daughter, Karen (Michael) Lowe, of Palmer, Tn.; sister, Linda (Jim) Jones, of Dunlap; four grandchildren; and ... (click for more)

On June 15, Dr. Glenn Wright Draper went home to be with the Savior he had sung about for so many years. He entered the gates of heaven with the full assurance of his salvation. He was pre-deceased by his father, John Wesley Draper; his mother, Lois Draper; and his brothers, Gene and Doug Draper. He is survived by his loving wife, Lounelle; his brother, Bill Draper; his sons, ... (click for more)

William Johnnie Fugatt, 84, of Chattanooga passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. He had worked for CSX Transportation as a national account manager. Mr. Fugatt was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 95, the VFW and was a Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Fugatt ... (click for more)

City Council members are eyeing changes in the popular short term vacation rental business, including some likely expansion of district boundaries. Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod said one change she is seeking soon is to allow the rentals on the opposite side of Pinewood Lane. She also said at one section of Eastdale there are four residents interested in setting up the rentals. ... (click for more)

City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod said Tuesday she is tired of some individuals saying that creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) means black people can't come downtown. She said, "I'm tired of the fact that the plight of black people is being used when it comes to those type conversations." She said, "We can come downtown. There are black people walking downtown ... (click for more)