Brooks Gist, a longtime resident of Chattanooga, died on Saturday March 28, 2020 of age related complications. He was born in Scottsboro, Al. on February 12, 1929. He was 91 years old. Brooks was a devoted member of Oakwood Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and involved in the music ministry. He was also a proud and loyal member of the Chattanooga Barbershop Chorus of Chattanooga. ... (click for more)

Grace (Rogers) Gilley of Chattanooga, born on March 22, 1920 to Katurah Selma and Joel Ellison Rogers, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2020, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, W.C. Affectionately known by her family as “Amazing Grace,” she exemplified grace and love throughout her life in all that she did. She had just celebrated her 100th birthday, at her ... (click for more)

The world lost a good man on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Burl Jackson “Jack” Bandy, born on Oct. 17 1926, left this world having lived a full and blessed life. He was preceded in death by his parents, BJ and Dicksie (Bradley) Bandy; his in-laws, Murray and Lucy (Speck) Whiteside; his sisters, Dicksie Tillman and Christine McCutchen; and his beloved wife of 57 years and mother of ... (click for more)

Teresa Ann Hager, 57, of Cleveland, passed away on March 27, 2020. She was born on July 25, 1962 to the late Mack and Rose Poole. Teresa will be remembered by all who knew her as a very hard working woman who was always on the go. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband, ... (click for more)

Hamilton County plans to open a drive-thru coronavirus testing site on Friday morning. Becky Barnes, Hamilton County Health Department administrator, said the location will be a vehicle emissions testing site on Bonnyshire Drive off Bonny Oaks Drive. She said the Health Department on Wednesday at 8 a.m. will begin to schedule appointments. A formal referral from a medical ... (click for more)

The death toll from the conoravirus in Tennessee has risen to 23 - up 10 in a single day. Cases in the state jumped to 2,239 from 1,834. Officials said 175 people have been hospitalized in the state from coronavirus. It is now in 80 of the state's 95 counties. Hamilton County now has 50 cases, up from 39 on Monday. Another Hamilton County resident - described as an older patient ... (click for more)