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Emergency Closure Update/Upcoming Construction And Special Event Road Closures Announced

8/1/2025

The Chattanooga Division of Transportation announces the following emergency closure update and upcoming construction and special event road closures. Update For Emergency Closure Standifer Gap Road Standifer Gap Road is now reopened after emergency repairs were conducted to the stormwater infrastructure. Special Event Closures Missionary Ridge Road Race S. Crest Road between S. Seminole Drive and Waheela Road will be closed to through traffic on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. for the annual Missionary Ridge Road Race. Not Your Basic Back To School Bash The following roads will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 12:45-6 p.m. for the Not Your ... (click for more)

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This week, the banners officially went up at the historic Golden Gateway site, future home of the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center. Set to open in the 2026-2027 school year, the cutting-edge facility will service high school students from across the country.

The Consign House Opens In Hixson Aug. 5

8/1/2025

The Consign House, a curated home décor and fashion consignment shop, is opening its doors at 5228 Hixson Pike, Suite D. "There’s a new buzz in town," officials said, "This hive of style is owned and operated by Chattanooga native Melissa Poole, who brings her passion for design, community and all things beautifully gathered right back ... (click for more)

PHOTOS: Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center

8/1/2025

A new era in career and technical education is taking shape in Hamilton County. This week, the banners officially went up at the historic Golden Gateway site, future home of the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center. Set to open in the 2026-2027 school year, the cutting-edge facility will service high school students from across the country. ... (click for more)

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Whitfield County Courthouse Accessibility Ramp Construction To Begin Aug. 4

Government
8/1/2025

Construction will begin Monday on a new permanent accessibility ramp at the front entrance of the Whitfield County Courthouse. The project, spearheaded by Integrated Builds of Chattanooga, is the next step in improving public access and safety at the facility. To accommodate the work, the south (left) side steps and the adjacent exit elevator will be closed starting at 8 a.m. on Monday. These closures are expected to remain in place for several months, potentially through January ... more

Hamilton Medical Center Recognized For Excellence With ACC HeartCARE Center Designation

Living Well
8/1/2025

Crew Worker Returns Lost Purse - And Other Collegedale Police Calls

Government
8/1/2025

Latest Bradley County Arrest Report

Government
8/1/2025

Grand Jury True Bills And Dismissed

Government
8/1/2025

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Bradley County Cell Ban Is A Learning Moment: For Parents

8/2/2025

Our children are addicted to their cell phones. I don’t blame the kids, I would be the same way, probably worse. The Bradley County Schools have a new cell phone policy: ban the cell, bell to bell. If you’re in class, no cell phone. Hamilton County Schools should follow the courageous lead of our sister city. Can we all agree it would be a better opportunity for the teachers to teach, and the kids to learn, if we ban the cell, bell to bell? I understand parents who need a ... more

Hamilton County Alcatraz

8/1/2025

City Spending And Threats - And Response (2)

7/31/2025

City Council Should Reject Enormous Tax Increase Of 28% - And Response (4)

7/30/2025

Remember The Teachers, Too

7/30/2025

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Mocs Hire First NIL Manager

8/1/2025

First Look The Chattanooga Mocs have made several new hires leading into a new athletics school year. The highlight is the creation of an NIL Manager position with Jalen Washington taking on the role. Washington joins from Mississippi State and fills a pivotal position in the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. First Thought “We’re excited to have Jalen on board. His experience and enthusiasm for NIL provide an excellent resource for our student-athletes in this new space ... more