Chattanooga Tea Party President Mark West was one of the speakers at the "Audit The IRS" rally. He said, " Over 15,000 patriots from across our great nation came together in Washington, D.C., to decry the willful and deliberate targeting of American citizens and conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service.  Many liberty-loving Americans, from key Senators, Congressman ... (click for more)

The Legislature passed a bill to allow distilleries in Hamilton County, but due to action by the County Commission on Wednesday it does not apply to the unincorporated areas. Commissioner Jim Fields said voters in those areas could vote to opt in for distilleries. However, distilleries would not be allowed out in the county until there is such a vote. The bill was passed ... (click for more)

Today’s news that after a man was shot while coming to the aid of a friend, four were arrested (including two 13-year-olds) for robbery and attempted murder, followed by additional news that one of those arrested had previously pled guilty to aggravated burglary and was given a three-year suspended sentence, is further indication that our system of criminal justice is absolutely ... (click for more)

In a recent issue of Sports Illustrated, two full pages were devoted to mug shots of the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks. The two hockey teams are now playing in the finals for the Stanley Cup and every single player on either page looked like a terrorist. Not one was without ratty hair and scruffy beards ruled the day. On another page was an advertisement for some cologne ... (click for more)

The 12 th Stump on Sports Tennessee-Georgia Baseball Classic was dominated by strong pitching and Wednesday’s game at Ridgeland High’s Jay Smith Field came down to a one-on-one duel between hard-throwing right-hander Colton Jumper and slugger Bryce Bailey. Jumper got the edge, striking out Bailey for the game’s final out and Tennessee strolled away with a 5-4 victory, its ... (click for more)

Ten weeks from tonight it’s “Thursday Night Football at Finley” as the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosts UT Martin in the college football season opener for both schools. Led by three All-Americans, the Mocs (6-5 in 2012) have 10 starters back on each side if the ball plus the kicker and anticipation is high for a run at the Southern Conference title and a spot in ... (click for more)