Senator Lamar Alexander on Tuesday said that he welcomes Governor Bill Lee’s proposal to give Tennessee more flexibility in spending federal Medicaid dollars and that he will encourage federal officials to consider it seriously. Senator Alexander, who is chairman of the health committee in the U.S. Senate, said that he has always supported block grants and “Last Congress, ... (click for more)

Parkridge Medical Group – Cardiology has hired board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist, Maurice Alston, DO. Dr. Alston received advanced training in cardiovascular disease and specializes in minimally invasive approaches to diagnosing, treating and managing the disease. Dr. Alston will see patients at his office on the Parkridge Medical Center campus, ... (click for more)

A class action complaint has been filed in the Circuit Court of Hamilton County against American Water Works Company, Inc; American Water Works Service Company, Inc.; and Tennessee-American Water Company d/b/a Tennessee American Water, after the Water Loss Incident precipitated by the water main break which occurred last Thursday evening. The lawsuit, captioned Bruce, et al. ... (click for more)

One of the victims of the Sept. 5 fire on E. 36th Street, a three-year-old child, has passed away from his injuries. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. This is a loss for his loved ones, the community and our department," said Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman. The child, his two siblings and his father were taken to the hospital ... (click for more)

Tennessee American breaks a line and 35,000 people lose water for three days. Well they don’t exactly admit they broke it, they were working on it a few feet away and it just broke….so they say. One half of TAWC service area is out of water three days and nights, hospitals canceling surgery, schools closed and opened and then sending the children home, businesses shut down, government ... (click for more)

Roy Exum will be on vacation this week as he recovers from a recent surgery. His doctors and his close friends believe in him and urge him to “take some time for himself.” It is believed "total rest" will be greatly beneficial in the healing process. He greatly appreciates the emails and the telephones calls has received and appreciates your kindness. He hopes to return ... (click for more)