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Crime Is The Real Problem

  • Friday, July 1, 2022

It doesn't matter how much the city of Chattanooga decides to spend on new stadiums and tourist attractions. As long as people don't feel safe downtown, they will stay away.

Chattanooga has been taken over by thugs and criminals. I will continue to stay away and encourage others to do the same. 

Deborah W. Lovin

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Upcoming Special Event Road Closures Announced
  • Government
  • 7/3/2025
Couple Argues, Tossing Clothes On Sidewalk - And Other East Ridge Police Calls
  • Government
  • 7/3/2025
Tennessee To Honor U.S. Armed Forces With “Volunteer Spirit” Smokey Grey Series Uniform
Tennessee To Honor U.S. Armed Forces With “Volunteer Spirit” Smokey Grey Series Uniform
  • Sports
  • 7/3/2025
Fleischmann Applauds Passage Of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
  • Breaking News
  • 7/3/2025
Chattanoogan.com Begins Offering Legal Notice Service
  • Breaking News
  • 7/3/2025
Grand Jury True Bills And Dismissed
  • Government
  • 7/3/2025
Opinion
Use Responsibility - Don't Drink And Drive
  • 7/3/2025

As the Independence Day weekend approaches, many of us are again concerned about the irresponsible actions of drunk/impaired drivers who carelessly risk their lives and the lives of others by ... more

"Hamilton County Doesn't Want Your Business" -Seriously Commissioner Graham? - And Response (2)
  • 7/1/2025

Commissioner Joe Graham, District 11, recently made the statement, "This sends a message to everyone in the United States that Hamilton County doesn't want your business". This statement was ... more

The Hidden Cost Of Unpermitted Construction In Chattanooga
  • 6/30/2025

They say the housing market is in the dumps, but why? Building permits have a significant impact on the housing market because they serve as both a leading indicator of future construction and ... more

Opinion
Questionable Penalties
  • 6/30/2025
Two Laws Make It Clear
  • 6/30/2025
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  • 6/30/2025
New Chatt311 Has Many Flaws - And Response
  • 6/27/2025
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  • 6/27/2025
Breaking News
Fleischmann Applauds Passage Of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
  • 7/3/2025
Man Arrested On Drug And Firearm Charges After Evading Sheriff's Deputies
Man Arrested On Drug And Firearm Charges After Evading Sheriff's Deputies
  • 7/3/2025
Chattanoogan.com Begins Offering Legal Notice Service
  • 7/3/2025
BlueCross Ending Operation Of Subsidiary With Loss Of 150 Jobs
  • 7/3/2025
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 7/3/2025
Sports
Tennessee To Honor U.S. Armed Forces With “Volunteer Spirit” Smokey Grey Series Uniform
Tennessee To Honor U.S. Armed Forces With “Volunteer Spirit” Smokey Grey Series Uniform
  • 7/3/2025
Lookouts Win Series Opener At Barons
  • 7/2/2025
Betty Probasco Leaves Behind An Enduring Legacy Of Greatness
Betty Probasco Leaves Behind An Enduring Legacy Of Greatness
  • 6/30/2025
U.S. Amateur Berths Battled For At Old Fort Qualifier
U.S. Amateur Berths Battled For At Old Fort Qualifier
  • 7/1/2025
Randy Smith: Big Changes In Store For Vol Network
Randy Smith: Big Changes In Store For Vol Network
  • 7/1/2025
Happenings
The Independence Day Medals Of Honor
The Independence Day Medals Of Honor
  • 7/3/2025
Soddy Daisy Independence Day Celebration Set For Saturday
  • 7/3/2025
ITG To Host Exhibit Of Metal Sculpture By Denice Bizot In July
ITG To Host Exhibit Of Metal Sculpture By Denice Bizot In July
  • 7/3/2025
ArtsBuild Invites Community To Presentation Of Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study Findings
ArtsBuild Invites Community To Presentation Of Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study Findings
  • 7/3/2025
Wings On Display WWII Airport Day Is Sept. 6
Wings On Display WWII Airport Day Is Sept. 6
  • 7/2/2025
Entertainment
Superman's Mom Has A Chattanooga Connection
  • 7/3/2025
A Final Bluegrass "Bubble Bash" Is At Nightfall Friday
A Final Bluegrass "Bubble Bash" Is At Nightfall Friday
  • 7/1/2025
TVFCU Riverfront Nights Goes Country With Boot Scootin' Boogie Nights
  • 7/1/2025
East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra Has Independence Day Concert Thursday
  • 6/30/2025
Best Of Grizzard: Pulitzer Prize
Best Of Grizzard: Pulitzer Prize
  • 6/27/2025
Opinion
Picnic Tables Instead Of Penicillin
  • 7/2/2025
Senator Blackburn Sold Us Out - And Response (6)
  • 7/2/2025
Use Responsibility - Don't Drink And Drive
  • 7/3/2025
Dining
Taco Mamacita Is Back Open On The Northshore
Taco Mamacita Is Back Open On The Northshore
  • 6/30/2025
Taco Mac Permanently Closes Longtime Downtown Location
Taco Mac Permanently Closes Longtime Downtown Location
  • 6/25/2025
French Menu Comes To Main Street At Adelle's Creperie
  • 6/26/2025
Business
RheaECD Launches New Industrial And Manufacturing Association; Offers Inaugural Memberships
  • 7/1/2025
Abbott, Weiss, Faith & Darnell PLLC Launches With Expanded Leadership And Vision
  • 7/1/2025
Blue & Co. Expands Presence With New Office In Chattanooga
  • 7/1/2025
Real Estate
Hamilton County Top Real Estate Transactions For June
  • 7/3/2025
Real Estate Transfers For June 26-July 2
  • 7/3/2025
Chattanooga's Million Dollar Homes
Chattanooga's Million Dollar Homes
  • 7/3/2025
Student Scene
Cleveland State Complete Two 48-Hour Phlebotomy Bootcamps
  • 7/3/2025
Lee University’s Educator Preparation Programs Earn National Accreditation
Lee University’s Educator Preparation Programs Earn National Accreditation
  • 7/3/2025
Chattanooga State Students Turn Skills Into Success At SkillsUSA National Competition
Chattanooga State Students Turn Skills Into Success At SkillsUSA National Competition
  • 7/3/2025
Living Well
Siskin Subacute West Receives 2 American Heart Association Certifications
  • 7/3/2025
Red Bank Announces Expanded Classes For Active Older Adults
Red Bank Announces Expanded Classes For Active Older Adults
  • 7/3/2025
The Salvation Army Of Chattanooga Gears Up For Its Annual Beat The Heat Program
  • 7/3/2025
Memories
Earl Freudenberg: Manning Street Memories
Earl Freudenberg: Manning Street Memories
  • 7/3/2025
AUDIO: Frank McDonald With The Dismembered Tennesseans
AUDIO: Frank McDonald With The Dismembered Tennesseans
  • 7/1/2025
Governor Lee Announces Year-Long America 250 Celebration Across Tennessee
Governor Lee Announces Year-Long America 250 Celebration Across Tennessee
  • 7/1/2025
Outdoors
South Pittsburg Tennessee RiverLine Paddle Event Set For June 28
South Pittsburg Tennessee RiverLine Paddle Event Set For June 28
  • 6/24/2025
TWRA News: Operation Dry Water Set For July 4-6
  • 6/30/2025
New Summer Ride Series Connects Youth To Trails, Bikes And Community
New Summer Ride Series Connects Youth To Trails, Bikes And Community
  • 6/23/2025
Travel
DeSoto State Park Cuts Ceremonial Ribbon For Upgraded Pool Facility
DeSoto State Park Cuts Ceremonial Ribbon For Upgraded Pool Facility
  • 7/2/2025
Tennessee Aquarium Welcomes Newest Penguin Chick Just In Time For The 4th
Tennessee Aquarium Welcomes Newest Penguin Chick Just In Time For The 4th
  • 6/30/2025
Lake Winnepesaukah Continues Centennial Celebration With Ramped Up Fireworks And Synchronized Music Display On July 4
  • 6/26/2025
Church
Bob Tamasy: He's Not Always "Mr. Nice Guy"
Bob Tamasy: He's Not Always "Mr. Nice Guy"
  • 6/30/2025
"You've Got What We Need" Is Sermon Topic At Middle Valley Church Of God On Sunday
  • 6/27/2025
Kelly Selby To Preach At Middle Valley Church Of God On Sunday
  • 7/2/2025
Obituaries
Lee A. Hollomon
Lee A. Hollomon
  • 7/3/2025
Linda Frederick Strickland
Linda Frederick Strickland
  • 7/3/2025
Patsy Ann Von Schaaf
Patsy Ann Von Schaaf
  • 7/3/2025
Government
Grand Jury True Bills And Dismissed
  • 7/3/2025
Sheriff's Office Participates In Operation Dry Water
Sheriff's Office Participates In Operation Dry Water
  • 7/2/2025
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  • 7/3/2025