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Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • Breaking News
  • 4/23/2026
Chattanooga Softball Falls 9-2 To Visiting Jacksonville State
  • Sports
  • 4/22/2026
Lee's Zielinski Earns Medalist Honors; Lee Men Finish Second
Lee's Zielinski Earns Medalist Honors; Lee Men Finish Second
  • Sports
  • 4/22/2026
Lee's Guimarães Named GSC Tennis Freshman Of The Year
Lee's Guimarães Named GSC Tennis Freshman Of The Year
  • Sports
  • 4/22/2026
Mocs Golfers Finish 2nd At SoCon Championships
  • Sports
  • 4/22/2026
Paul Payne: Finally Experiencing The Glory Of St. Andrews' Old Course
Paul Payne: Finally Experiencing The Glory Of St. Andrews' Old Course
  • Sports
  • 4/22/2026
Opinion
Urgent Safety Concern At Silver Tree Residential – Chattanooga
  • 4/22/2026

I am writing to formally report an urgent and ongoing safety issue at a senior living facility owned and operated by Silver Tree Residential in Chattanooga. The building is nine stories ... more

The Way We Treat Children?
  • 4/22/2026

Over 44 years ago, Texas deprived undocumented immigrant children of the right to attend K-12 public schools. The Supreme Court held that this discriminatory action violated our Constitution ... more

In Support Of Sabrina Daniel, District 8, School Board Election
  • 4/22/2026

Sabrina Daniel has a unique blend of first hand experience as a teacher for many years. She has been very active with the meetings and has a heartfelt interest for the children and parents in ... more

Opinion
In Support Of Chip Baker For Hamilton County Commission District 2
  • 4/22/2026
Hope For Eliminating Hamill Road Bottleneck
  • 4/22/2026
Vouchers Creating Dual System of Public Education Opposed By Unity Group Of Chattanooga
  • 4/22/2026
Top Senate Stories: Last Minute Voucher Expansion?/Mandatory ICE
  • 4/22/2026
Protecting The Gateway To Enterprise South Nature Park Is A Smart Investment In Hamilton County’s Future
Protecting The Gateway To Enterprise South Nature Park Is A Smart Investment In Hamilton County’s Future
  • 4/21/2026
Breaking News
2 People Killed In Wreck On I-24 Tuesday Night
  • 4/22/2026
School, Businesses Have Concerns About New Southside Cowart Parking District
School, Businesses Have Concerns About New Southside Cowart Parking District
  • 4/22/2026
Attorney Bryan Hoss Appointed As Red Bank City Judge Until Aug. 6 Special Election; Plans To Run
Attorney Bryan Hoss Appointed As Red Bank City Judge Until Aug. 6 Special Election; Plans To Run
  • 4/22/2026
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/23/2026
Chattanooga Airport Has Multiple Construction Projects To Keep Up With Record Growth
  • 4/22/2026
Sports
Paul Payne: Finally Experiencing The Glory Of St. Andrews' Old Course
Paul Payne: Finally Experiencing The Glory Of St. Andrews' Old Course
  • 4/22/2026
Lady Vols Add Aggie Standout Fatmata Janneh
  • 4/22/2026
Chattanooga Beach Volleyball Opens Post Season Play Thursday At UT Martin
  • 4/22/2026
Randy Smith: The Fight For Playing Time
Randy Smith: The Fight For Playing Time
  • 4/22/2026
Lookouts Shutout Smokies 4-0
  • 4/22/2026
Happenings
Negro League Appreciation Day Set May 2 At Erlanger Park
  • 4/22/2026
Jewish Cultural Center Announces New Exhibits Through June 5
Jewish Cultural Center Announces New Exhibits Through June 5
  • 4/22/2026
Did You Know? Partisian And Non-Partisian Politics
Did You Know? Partisian And Non-Partisian Politics
  • 4/22/2026
ArtsBuild And TVFCU Present 2026 Periscope Pitch Night And Artist Entrepreneur Showcase May 6
ArtsBuild And TVFCU Present 2026 Periscope Pitch Night And Artist Entrepreneur Showcase May 6
  • 4/21/2026
Diana Walters: A Boomer’s Ruminations
Diana Walters: A Boomer’s Ruminations
  • 4/21/2026
Entertainment
McLemore Resort Announces 2026 Songwriter's Series
  • 4/22/2026
Make Music Chattanooga Celebrates 10 Years With Citywide Music Event On June 21
  • 4/22/2026
Road To Nightfall Finals Are April 24 At Barrelhouse Ballroom
Road To Nightfall Finals Are April 24 At Barrelhouse Ballroom
  • 4/21/2026
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Presents Verdi’s Monumental Requiem As Season Finale Thursday
  • 4/21/2026
The Barnhardt Event Center Announces Upcoming Events
  • 4/21/2026
Opinion
Stormwater Irregularities
  • 4/22/2026
Taking Baseball To A New Level In Chattanooga - And Response (2)
  • 4/19/2026
Urgent Safety Concern At Silver Tree Residential – Chattanooga
  • 4/22/2026
Dining
Gaining Ground To Host “Gather & Grow” Dinner Celebrating Local Food And Community
  • 4/22/2026
Starbucks Selects Tennessee For Southeast Corporate Office
Starbucks Selects Tennessee For Southeast Corporate Office
  • 4/21/2026
New Beer Permits Issued For These Establishments
  • 4/18/2026
Business
Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces Opening Of New Hixson office
  • 4/22/2026
CRMA To Host 2026 CRMA Symposium At Erlanger Park
  • 4/17/2026
New Hamilton County Business Licenses
  • 4/20/2026
Real Estate
$15 Million Is Expected Cost For Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center; Tinker Ma Is Architect
  • 4/17/2026
SVN | Second Story Real Estate Management Reports Record $129.4 Million In Brokerage Volume
  • 4/16/2026
Connie Brewer: March Market Report
  • 4/16/2026
Student Scene
UTC Earns National Recognition With Two Collegiate Advertising Awards
  • 4/22/2026
The Links Inc. Spotlights Educators And Nonprofit Champions At The Emerald Honorees Luncheon May 2
The Links Inc. Spotlights Educators And Nonprofit Champions At The Emerald Honorees Luncheon May 2
  • 4/22/2026
School Of Social Work At SAU Maintains Accreditation Through 2033
School Of Social Work At SAU Maintains Accreditation Through 2033
  • 4/22/2026
Living Well
Veterans Have Cancer Care Closer To Home At New Pointe Centre VA Clinic In Chattanooga
Veterans Have Cancer Care Closer To Home At New Pointe Centre VA Clinic In Chattanooga
  • 4/22/2026
Erlanger's Believe Bash Raises Unprecedented Funds As Attendees Went Back To The Future
Erlanger's Believe Bash Raises Unprecedented Funds As Attendees Went Back To The Future
  • 4/22/2026
Hamilton County Coalition Participates In National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 25
  • 4/21/2026
Memories
America 250 - The Spirit of Service Dinner Set For June 4
America 250 - The Spirit of Service Dinner Set For June 4
  • 4/22/2026
Perspectives Event Featuring Bonnie McDonald Set For April 30
  • 4/21/2026
Bonnyoaks.org To Close Website And Donate Collection To Chattanooga Library
Bonnyoaks.org To Close Website And Donate Collection To Chattanooga Library
  • 4/20/2026
Outdoors
Town Of Walden And SECC Launch New Youth Conservation Corps Crew
  • 4/22/2026
Georgia DNR Offers Tips For When Snakes Are Spotted
Georgia DNR Offers Tips For When Snakes Are Spotted
  • 4/21/2026
Local YMCA Partners With Chattanooga Chase To Bring Community, Wellness And Family Fun To Race Day
Local YMCA Partners With Chattanooga Chase To Bring Community, Wellness And Family Fun To Race Day
  • 4/20/2026
Travel
Cohutta Hosts Town Fair On May 2
  • 4/17/2026
29th National Cornbread Festival Set For April 25 And 26 In South Pittsburg
29th National Cornbread Festival Set For April 25 And 26 In South Pittsburg
  • 4/14/2026
Tennessee Aquarium Seeking Public Support In National Contest
Tennessee Aquarium Seeking Public Support In National Contest
  • 4/13/2026
Church
Bob Tamasy: Confession Isn't Just Good For The Soul - It's Crucial
Bob Tamasy: Confession Isn't Just Good For The Soul - It's Crucial
  • 4/21/2026
Brainerd Church Gets City Council Approval For Senior Housing Project
  • 4/19/2026
"Look How God Did What He Did For Me" Is Sermon Topic At Middle Valley Church Of God
  • 4/22/2026
Obituaries
William A. Doyle
William A. Doyle
  • 4/22/2026
Leland Curtis Rogers, Jr.
Leland Curtis Rogers, Jr.
  • 4/22/2026
Linda G. Roberts
Linda G. Roberts
  • 4/22/2026
Government
Election Commission Conducts Public Vote Machine Testing
Election Commission Conducts Public Vote Machine Testing
  • 4/22/2026
Schedule Change Announced For Recycle And Refuse Centers
  • 4/22/2026
Officers Help With Confused Elderly Female - And Other East Ridge Police Calls
  • 4/22/2026