The John Sevier Chapter of the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution conducted a ceremony Saturday to honor the Revolutionary War service of Patriot John Rains at his gravesite at the Collier Cemetery in Bledsoe County. The ceremony featured the retiring the old “Betsy Ross” Flag and posting of a new flag. A reading was presented of the patriot’s service on the 241st ... (click for more)

Paul Lee, executive director of the 5,000 member Fellowship of Christian Police Officers, USA, spoke at the luncheon meeting of the Chattanooga Civitan Club. Mr. Lee, a Chattanooga native, had almost 30 years of service as a police officer with the Chattanooga Police Department before he retired. He now has eight years as a member of the Fellowship of Christian Police Officers. ... (click for more)

An officer responded to Jenkins Road on a report of a rolling disorder. The officer saw a white Chevy Suburban following a blue Nissan Armada closely. The officer pulled a U-turn to get behind the vehicles and the Armada pulled into a residence on Jenkins Road. The officer followed the Suburban and, as the officer was running his plates, he pulled over on E. Brainerd Road. The officer ... (click for more)

Officials of La Paz Chattanooga say they have been coming to the aid of migrants who are making a stop in Chattanooga while on their way from Texas to Washington, D.C., and New York City. Officials said the group "has been witnessing the arrival of migrants that include individuals and families following the legal process for asylum, as reportedly sent via bus by Texas Governor ... (click for more)

Response to: Neighbors to Planned 708-Unit Apartment Complex Register Their Disapproval Clarifying the Record As a member of the large group who gathered to express their concerns about the proposed 708-unit apartment complex, I am writing to express my appreciation for and pride in our community. Our community is primarily made up of small, diverse, and unorganized neighborhoods. ... (click for more)

It has been almost 20 years since Bruce Feldman, a marvelous sportswriter for theathletic.com and Fox Sports, came up with the idea of identifying the “Freaks” of college football. Wait, being called a freak is a good thing, a very good thing, on a football team. It means you are so strong or so fast or so “athletic” that your own teammates and coaches stand in awe, be it in the ... (click for more)