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Mayor Kelly Selects Terry Knowles As New Chief Of Chattanooga Fire Department

7/16/2025

Terry Knowles has been hired as the next chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD), Mayor Tim Kelly announced Wednesday. Mr. Knowles has served as the department’s assistant chief of special operations since 2022. He started at CFD as a firefighter in 2005 and climbed the ranks, serving as a lieutenant, captain and battalion chief. He was also an Urban Search & Rescue instructor. “The Chattanooga Fire Department is one of the very best in America,” Mayor Kelly said. “We had a very competitive pool of internal applicants for this post and appreciate the knowledge and skill set Terry Knowles brings to this role. I know he will pick up where Phil Hyman left off.” Chief ... (click for more)

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Mayor Tim Kelly has selected Terry Knowles as the next chief of the Chattanooga Fire Department

Work To Start On 8-Story Drury Hotel; Preservation Group Bemoans Loss Of Old Car Barns

7/16/2025

An updated design for the new Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Downtown, located between Broad and Market, just south of Third Street, was released Wednesday. The eight-story project will bring approximately 200 rooms along with an array of modern amenities to the heart of the city, just blocks from the popular riverfront, officials said. ... (click for more)

Hamilton County, Schools Commit $2 Million For New McConnell Elementary Gym

7/16/2025

Hamilton County Government and Hamilton County Schools have committed $2 million toward the construction of a new multipurpose gym at McConnell Elementary School, addressing one of the most significant facility gaps in the district's fastest-growing area. The County Commission unanimously approved the joint funding on Wednesday. For ... (click for more)

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John Shearer: The Story Of The Brainerd High Class Of 1965

7/17/2025

Back in the mid-20th century, the Brainerd area was developing into a very popular Chattanooga suburb. Homes were being built on former undeveloped land in areas like ... more

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Prep Football Jamboree Expands With 15 Teams Participating

7/16/2025

Fifteen high school football teams will take to the field at Finley Stadium this August to participate in the annual Jamboree and Scrimmages over the course of two weekends starting on August 8 and 9 and again on August 15. This is the second time in a 26-years stretch that the event will be played over the course of two weekends. And if that weren’t enough- we are delighted to have the Heritage band scheduled to perform. This will be the first time any band from any of the participating ... more

Cody Walter, Steven Guild, Duck Troxell Claim SNEDS Titles

7/11/2025

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Uselton Stroke Play Medalist At Tennessee Senior Match Play

7/16/2025

Based on the manner in which he wrapped up the stroke play portion of the 22nd Tennessee Senior Match Play Championship on Wednesday afternoon, Clay Uselton proved that he ... more