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Hargis: "By every measurement of success, those two programs set the standard among Chattanooga-area teams."
Hargis: Don’t bet against Marion County programs returning to BlueCross Bowl | Chattanooga Times Free Press
For the second year in a row the neighboring prep football factory just to the west of Chattanooga could not pull off the county sweep for claiming state titles. Last year, while Marion County won the Class 2A BlueCross Bowl, it was South Pittsburg which failed to repeat as 1A state champions.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hargis: "By every measurement of success, those two programs set the standard among Chattanooga-area teams."
This is an occasional feature in the Chattanooga Times Free Press exploring what kinds of homes are available in various price ranges. Today, we look at homes at or near a $500,000 asking price.
How much house does $500K get you in the Chattanooga area? | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Today, we look at homes at or near a $500,000 asking price.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is an occasional feature in the Chattanooga Times Free Press exploring what kinds of homes are available in various price ranges. Today, we look at homes at or near a $500,000 asking price.
A Louisiana tow truck operator who posted a negative review of two Chattanooga tow truck companies told police she and her fiancé received threatening messages from two men tied to the wrecker companies demanding she remove the post.
Online review, dispute led to harassment charges for two wrecker operators | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A Louisiana tow truck operator who posted a negative review of two Chattanooga tow truck companies told police she and her fiancé received threatening messages from two men tied to the wrecker companies demanding she remove the post, according to an arrest report.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A Louisiana tow truck operator who posted a negative review of two Chattanooga tow truck companies told police she and her fiancé received threatening messages from two men tied to the wrecker companies demanding she remove the post.
Chattanooga and Hamilton County have six developer agreements for a specific special tax district, with another one on the way. This year, the county audited all of them.
Three takeaways from Hamilton County special tax district audit | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Chattanooga and Hamilton County have six developer agreements for a specific special tax district, with another one on the way. This year, the county audited all of them.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Chattanooga and Hamilton County have six developer agreements for a specific special tax district, with another one on the way. This year, the county audited all of them.
KENNEDY: I miss lunch.
Not "miss" as in "skip" lunch. I miss the way downtown workers used to go to lunch with friends almost every weekday.
Not "miss" as in "skip" lunch. I miss the way downtown workers used to go to lunch with friends almost every weekday.
Kennedy: Why ‘Burrito Thursday’ is a thing at the TFP | Chattanooga Times Free Press
I miss lunch.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
KENNEDY: I miss lunch.
Not "miss" as in "skip" lunch. I miss the way downtown workers used to go to lunch with friends almost every weekday.
Not "miss" as in "skip" lunch. I miss the way downtown workers used to go to lunch with friends almost every weekday.
UPDATE: Cohutta Police Chief Greg Fowler is now in stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle early Saturday evening, shortly before the Georgia town's annual Christmas parade was set to begin, according to a report from the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Cohutta police chief in stable condition after being hit by vehicle before Christmas parade | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Greg Fowler, the chief of police for Cohutta, Georgia, was struck by a vehicle early Saturday evening as residents gathered for the town's annual Christmas parade.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
UPDATE: Cohutta Police Chief Greg Fowler is now in stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle early Saturday evening, shortly before the Georgia town's annual Christmas parade was set to begin, according to a report from the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Greg Fowler, the chief of police for Cohutta, Georgia, was struck by a vehicle early Saturday evening as residents gathered for the town's annual Christmas parade.
Cohutta police chief struck by vehicle during town’s annual Christmas parade | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Greg Fowler, the chief of police for Cohutta, Georgia, was struck by a vehicle early Saturday evening as residents gathered for the town's annual Christmas parade.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Greg Fowler, the chief of police for Cohutta, Georgia, was struck by a vehicle early Saturday evening as residents gathered for the town's annual Christmas parade.
QUOTEWORTHY: People who had a way with words in Chattanooga area news last week.
‘They’re placing all the blame on me’ and other notable quotes from a week of Chattanooga area news | Chattanooga Times Free Press
People who had a way with words in Chattanooga area news last week:
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
QUOTEWORTHY: People who had a way with words in Chattanooga area news last week.
The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history.
San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history.
More than two months after the event, at least one vendor who participated in September's World of Bluegrass Festival in Chattanooga was waiting on payment as the organizer wrestled with state funding.
Funding hiccup delayed payment to World of Bluegrass vendor | Chattanooga Times Free Press
More than two months after the event, at least one vendor who participated in September's World of Bluegrass Festival in Chattanooga was waiting on payment as the organizer wrestled with state funding.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
More than two months after the event, at least one vendor who participated in September's World of Bluegrass Festival in Chattanooga was waiting on payment as the organizer wrestled with state funding.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants the state to start paying student teachers for their required internships, a proposal state education advocates say they support amid ongoing concerns about teacher shortages.
Tennessee House speaker wants to fund student teacher stipend amid teacher shortage | Chattanooga Times Free Press
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December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton wants the state to start paying student teachers for their required internships, a proposal state education advocates say they support amid ongoing concerns about teacher shortages.
Marion County's bid to repeat as Class 2A state champions came up short Saturday as Huntingdon used the combination of a grind-it-out offense and stingy defense to claim a 20-7 win in the BlueCross Bowl.
Marion falls short of 2A state title repeat | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Marion County's bid to repeat as Class 2A state champions came up short Saturday as Huntingdon used the combination of a grind-it-out offense and stingy defense to claim a 20-7 win in the BlueCross Bowl.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Marion County's bid to repeat as Class 2A state champions came up short Saturday as Huntingdon used the combination of a grind-it-out offense and stingy defense to claim a 20-7 win in the BlueCross Bowl.
They come by the thousands to see Frosty the Snowman, a 90-foot tree draped in decorative lighting and what is believed to be the world's longest tunnel made of twinkling light bulbs.
Christmas light designers in Chattanooga are making light of the season | Chattanooga Times Free Press
They come by the thousands to see Frosty the Snowman, a 90-foot tree draped in decorative lighting and what is believed to be the world's longest tunnel made of twinkling light bulbs.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
They come by the thousands to see Frosty the Snowman, a 90-foot tree draped in decorative lighting and what is believed to be the world's longest tunnel made of twinkling light bulbs.
The University of Alabama's decision to suspend two student magazines has sparked criticism and outrage on the campus.
Campus outrage mounts after the University of Alabama suspends student magazines | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The University of Alabama's decision to suspend two student magazines has sparked criticism and outrage on the campus.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The University of Alabama's decision to suspend two student magazines has sparked criticism and outrage on the campus.
Do you have a particularly festive holiday light display that you would like included in our annual map?
Enter your Chattanooga-area address in the story below.
Enter your Chattanooga-area address in the story below.
MAP: Where to see Christmas lights in the Chattanooga area | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Tis the season to drive around and see holiday lights!
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Do you have a particularly festive holiday light display that you would like included in our annual map?
Enter your Chattanooga-area address in the story below.
Enter your Chattanooga-area address in the story below.
In the wake of business tax cuts and dried-up federal stimulus funds, Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower is predicting a tough budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Tennessee comptroller foresees difficult budget year on horizon | Chattanooga Times Free Press
In the wake of business tax cuts and dried-up federal stimulus funds, Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower is predicting a tough budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In the wake of business tax cuts and dried-up federal stimulus funds, Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower is predicting a tough budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' $10 million loan to his gubernatorial campaign didn't violate the law, the Georgia State Ethics Commission ruled on Thursday.
Challenge to $10M campaign loan dismissed by Georgia ethics panel | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' $10 million loan to his gubernatorial campaign didn't violate the law, the Georgia State Ethics Commission ruled on Thursday, effectively putting an end to a legal fight from rival Republican gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Chris Carr
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' $10 million loan to his gubernatorial campaign didn't violate the law, the Georgia State Ethics Commission ruled on Thursday.
Former Chattanooga City Council member Demetrus Coonrod issued a statement Friday saying that resignations within the Hamilton County Democratic Party are not a matter of routine turnover, scheduling conflicts or a lack of commitment.
Former Chattanooga council member blasts Democrats | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Former Chattanooga City Council member Demetrus Coonrod issued a statement Friday saying that resignations within the Hamilton County Democratic Party are not a matter of routine turnover, scheduling conflicts or a lack of commitment.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Former Chattanooga City Council member Demetrus Coonrod issued a statement Friday saying that resignations within the Hamilton County Democratic Party are not a matter of routine turnover, scheduling conflicts or a lack of commitment.
Just weeks after Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, transportation of another sort was in the spotlight in Chattanooga.
Do you remember when the Glidden Tour of Cars came to town?
Do you remember when the Glidden Tour of Cars came to town?
Remember When, Chattanooga? Classic cars swarmed city in 1969 | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Just weeks after Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, transportation of another sort was in the spotlight in Chattanooga.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Just weeks after Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, transportation of another sort was in the spotlight in Chattanooga.
Do you remember when the Glidden Tour of Cars came to town?
Do you remember when the Glidden Tour of Cars came to town?
The Supreme Court announced Friday that it would hear a landmark dispute over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court agrees to review Trump order restricting birthright citizenship | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Supreme Court announced Friday that it would hear a landmark dispute over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Supreme Court announced Friday that it would hear a landmark dispute over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship.
Alabama's absence from the Southeastern Conference championship game following the retirement of Nick Saban lasted one whopping year.
DeBoer taking Tide to Saban’s home away from home | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Alabama's absence from the Southeastern Conference championship game following the retirement of Nick Saban lasted one whopping year.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Alabama's absence from the Southeastern Conference championship game following the retirement of Nick Saban lasted one whopping year.
A local nonprofit historic preservation group is voicing opposition to a rezoning request for 19 Patten Parkway, where Nashville-based developers are planning a 12-story, mixed-use development with 266 apartments.
Preserve Chattanooga opposes rezoning of historic Patten Parkway property for apartments | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A local nonprofit historic preservation group is voicing opposition to a rezoning request for 19 Patten Parkway, where Nashville-based developers are planning a 12-story, mixed-use development with 266 apartments.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A local nonprofit historic preservation group is voicing opposition to a rezoning request for 19 Patten Parkway, where Nashville-based developers are planning a 12-story, mixed-use development with 266 apartments.
Marion County senior outside linebacker Ashton Martin stands in a class of his own.
Marion County senior Martin a leader on, off the field | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Marion County senior outside linebacker Ashton Martin stands in a class of his own.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Marion County senior outside linebacker Ashton Martin stands in a class of his own.
South Pittsburg wasted no time in draining all drama from Friday evening's BlueCross Bowl Class 1A state championship game. The Pirates battered McKenzie with a barrage of big plays on their way to a 42-14 win for the program's eighth state title.
South Pittsburg dominates McKenzie in winning 8th football championship | Chattanooga Times Free Press
South Pittsburg wasted no time in draining all drama from Friday evening's BlueCross Bowl Class 1A state championship game. The Pirates battered McKenzie with a barrage of big plays in the first half on their way to a 42-14 win for the program's eighth state title.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
South Pittsburg wasted no time in draining all drama from Friday evening's BlueCross Bowl Class 1A state championship game. The Pirates battered McKenzie with a barrage of big plays on their way to a 42-14 win for the program's eighth state title.
U.S. Xpress laid off employees across the company in response to lower demand for trucking, according to an internal email obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
U.S. Xpress enacts broad layoffs amid ‘reduced truck count’ | Chattanooga Times Free Press
U.S. Xpress laid off employees across the company in response to lower demand for trucking, according to an internal email obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
U.S. Xpress laid off employees across the company in response to lower demand for trucking, according to an internal email obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.