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Chattanoogan.com was launched Sept. 1, 1999, as one of the first full-service web-only daily newspapers in the country. Since that date, it has proven to be a pace-setter in the rapidly-developing field of Internet news publishing and has drawn a wide following and readership. It currently gets about 50,000-80,000 visits per day.

Publisher is John Wilson, who was a staff writer for 28 years for the Chattanooga Free Press.

Those involved early included Chris Cairns, Michaela Miller, Xavier Cabezas, Shane Ashley, Jim Ashley, Irby Park and Tad Evearitt.

Other key members of Chattanoogan.com include sports writers Stan Crawley, John Hunt, B.B. Branton, Jaime Barrett, Tim Evearitt, Nate Drexler, Randy Smith and Larry Fleming, sports editors and writers Greg and Sara Davick, and writers Judy Frank, Tonya Brantley, Matthew Smisson, Gail Perry, Meg Veal, Wendy King and Jen Jeffrey. Judy Bryan is our talented web ad designer. Editors include Marcy Bryant, Jenny Gienapp and Tammy Bacon. Copy editor is Mike Brown. Wesley Schultz is a valued photographer.

Our regular contributors include a number of talented writers: Roy Exum, Ferris Robinson, John Shearer, Harmon Jolley, Janet Wilson, Jen Jeffrey and others. Bob Payne is the entertainment editor and Harmon Jolley the memories editor. Charles and Diane Siskin provide travel and dining articles and Anne Yungmeyer travel pieces. Ruth Robinson is the church editor. 

The Chattanooga firm threeHD has developed our unique redesign that we believe will serve as a blueprint for many similar full-service web-only daily newspapers around the United States and the world. Contact us concerning how we can help you set up a similar internet newspaper in your city using our model.

Chattanoogan.com does not have deadlines, but it is updated on a constant basis. When there is breaking news in Chattanooga, this is a source that provides the information – often within minutes and often with color photographs from digital cameras.

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Because of our high readership, Chattanoogan.com is an excellent advertising medium – especially for those who want to provide exposure to their websites.

To contact us:
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May 25, 2013

Taylor Faces Burglary Charge After Victim Takes Picture Of Tag

May 25, 2013

Gillespie Charged In Holdup Outside Signal Mountain Road Walmart

May 25, 2013

Police Blotter: Bullet Comes Into Walker Road House During "Gun Battle"; Shots Fired Near Majestic Theatre


An arrest has been made in a burglary case after the victim interrupted the perpetrators and snapped a picture of the tag on the car they were using. Michael Eddie Taylor, 25, of 1977 Maple ... (click for more)

Police have man an arrest in connection with a holdup outside the Signal Mountain Road Walmart. Brandon Gillespie,20, of 1000 Woodfield Lane in Hixson, is charged with aggravated robbery.  ... (click for more)

Police said a man and wife were listening to the disquieting sounds of a "gun battle" on Walker Road when one of the shots entered their home. It went through the front right side of the house, ... (click for more)


Breaking News

Taylor Faces Burglary Charge After Victim Takes Picture Of Tag

An arrest has been made in a burglary case after the victim interrupted the perpetrators and snapped a picture of the tag on the car they were using. Michael Eddie Taylor, 25, of 1977 Maple Hills Way, is charged with aggravated burglary. The female resident of a house on Sherwood Drive said she came home to find a blue Nissan Versa in front of her home. She saw four black ... (click for more)

Gillespie Charged In Holdup Outside Signal Mountain Road Walmart

Police have man an arrest in connection with a holdup outside the Signal Mountain Road Walmart. Brandon Gillespie,20, of 1000 Woodfield Lane in Hixson, is charged with aggravated robbery.  In the incident on May 12, Alex Kobes that he was robbed by four black males on the parking lot. He said he had gone there to purchase illegal drugs. He said he received a text from ... (click for more)

Opinion

Rep. Eric Watson Reflects On Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the time for Americans to reconnect with their history and the core values that make this country great by honoring those who gave their lives for the ideals we cherish. Soldiers are people who come from all walks of life, from every corner of this great land of ours. They are our fathers, our sons, our mothers and our daughters, our friends, and our neighbors.  ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: Sharing The Laughter

This time last week I was certain that laughter is the best medicine but I have since found I was wrong. Early in the week, as I revealed I was struggling with some health issues, I asked unashamedly for help. Since then the prayers of the people have already resulted in miracles and blessings but what has staggered me are not just hundreds of jokes that have flooded my email but ... (click for more)

Sports

Baylor Romps To Third Straight State Softball Title

MURFREESBORO, Tenn - The Baylor Lady Red Raiders won their third straight state softball title here at Starplex No. 3, but it wasn't as close as the previous two. Collecting 16 hits in five innings, Baylor's offense exploded for a season-high 17 runs in a 17-1 verdict over the Pope John Paul II Lady Knights. Baylor had opened the day in a similar fashion with a 10-1 victory ... (click for more)

GPS Claims State Doubles Crown

MURFREESBORO - - Wearing all black under a blue sky, the GPS Bruisers team of Emma McCallie and Michelle Fleenor left their opponents feeling black and blue as they claimed a state doubles crown here Friday at Old Fort Park after winning three, straight-set matches at BlueCross Spring Fling XX. In the finals, the GPS duo edged Francie George-Gracie Donoghue (Harpeth Hall),6-4 ... (click for more)


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