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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 58m

Facing criticism from a top state official in his final days on the job, Metro Nashville's chief development officer defended an agreement with Boston-based Fallon Company for a massive project on the Cumberland River's East Bank.

Outgoing Nashville official defends East Bank development contract | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Facing criticism from a top state official in his final days on the job, Metro Nashville's chief development officer defended an agreement with Boston-based Fallon Company for a massive project on the Cumberland River's East Bank.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1h

Music created in Tennessee has had a profound influence on American music and culture.

Here's a look at songs about Tennessee (or that feature Tennessee or its cities prominently).

How three Tennessee cities shaped American music, plus a playlist of songs about our state | My Chattanooga

From fiddles and banjos played in the hills of Appalachia to the guitar and harmonica melodies of the delta blues, music created in Tennessee has had a profound influence on American music and culture.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1h

DINING REVIEW: I've driven by Fresh Burger Grill on Dayton Pike countless times and always wondered about it. For a while, it had been a second location of Merv's — a place known for good burgers.

Dining Review: Soddy-Daisy’s Fresh Burger Grill puts the focus on fresh | Chattanooga Times Free Press

I've driven by Fresh Burger Grill on Dayton Pike countless times and always wondered about it. For a while, it had been a second location of Merv's — a place known for good burgers.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 2h

The deal would preserve farmland near the Cumberland Trail.

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Hamilton County pushing Enterprise South, McDonald Farm land swap | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Chattanooga and Hamilton County leaders are working to cement a deal that would allow industrial development on part of the nature park land at Enterprise South while moving part of the county-owned McDonald Farm into park status.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 3h

Here are four surprise outcomes that stand out following last week's prep football games across Georgia and Tennessee:

Fightin’ Irish’s recent roll, Mustangs’ rally headline prep surprises | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Here are four surprise outcomes that stand out following last week's prep football games across Georgia and Tennessee.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 4h

RESTAURANT REPORT CARD: The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale.

Here are this week's scores:

Restaurant Report Card: Hot dogs thawing in sink and raw meats stored next to ready to eat food noted in this week’s food scores. | Chattanooga Times Free Press

The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 5h

Joshua Longbrook says the goal of The Agora Food Club is simple: It is "to provide healthy, local, natural food for folks and to support local farmers that do that."

Restaurant Scene: Hixon's Agora Food Club and the quest for a parallel society | Chattanooga Times Free Press

On Fridays, Joshua Longbrook drives out to the Amish and Mennonite farms.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 6h

Break out your lederhosen and get ready to gorge on Bavarian food and take in some oompah bands at Chattanooga Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday.

Check out our list of upcoming events in the story below.

Check out Oktoberfest, fall festivals, fairs and Halloween haunts around Chattanooga this weekend | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Break out your lederhosen and get ready to gorge on Bavarian food and take in some oompah bands at Chattanooga Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 7h

Republican Matt Van Epps and Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn won their crowded Tennessee 7th Congressional District primary races Tuesday and will face off in December in a special election to replace a GOP congressman who left office this summer.

Trump-backed Van Epps and Democrat Behn win Tennessee primaries for US House special election | Chattanooga Times Free Press

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 15h

Around 200 students and community members marched across UTC's campus and through the streets of downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday to protest the university's decision to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus.

UTC students protest against rollback of DEI programs on campus | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Carrying signs that said "Mocs value DEI" and "Erase hate, not pride," around 200 students and community members marched across UTC's campus and through the streets of downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday to protest the university's decision to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 16h

An East Ridge teenager has been accused of first-degree murder after a shooting killed one person and paralyzed another, according to an affidavit of complaint.

East Ridge teen faces murder charge after shooting killed one, paralyzed another | Chattanooga Times Free Press

An East Ridge teenager has been accused of first-degree murder after a shooting killed one person and paralyzed another, according to an affidavit of complaint.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 17h

The complaint contends that toxic mold in one dormitory caused 11 students to suffer serious illnesses and expensive disruptions to their lives and education.

Four new plaintiffs join $35M suit against Sewanee over ‘toxic mold’ | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Four new plaintiff have been added to a $35 million-plus lawsuit filed over mold in dormitories at the University of the South.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 18h

The change comes after the city's Office of Internal Audit found that it cost more money to collect and process the charges for the records than the actual charge itself.

Background checks, other records now free to request from Chattanooga police | Chattanooga Times Free Press

People can now get several different types of records for free from the Chattanooga Police Department.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 19h

Mayor Tim Kelly wants to see autonomous cars on Chattanooga's streets.

Kelly said he asked driverless taxi company Waymo about its interest in Chattanooga at a Google event earlier this year.

Chattanooga mayor tries to court Waymo self-driving taxis | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Mayor Tim Kelly wants to see autonomous cars on Chattanooga's streets.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 20h

Thousands of people converged on southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn the dead as the nation marked two years since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas pressed on with indirect peace talks in Egypt.

A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Thousands of people converged on southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn the dead as the nation marked two years since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas pressed on with indirect peace talks in Egypt.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 21h

Tennessee's offense had to replace eight starters from a year ago, yet it leads the nation with 51.0 points per game heading into Saturday afternoon's visit from Arkansas.

Halzle still looking to improve Vols’ nation-leading scoring offense | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Tennessee's offense had to replace eight starters from a year ago, yet it leads the nation with 51.0 points per game heading into Saturday afternoon's visit from Arkansas.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 22h

For now, Congress remains at a standstill, with neither side — nor the White House — appearing willing to budge.

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Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown | Chattanooga Times Free Press

President Donald Trump's administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White House.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 23h

The next chair of the governing board that oversees the National Assessment of Educational Progress standardized test is a Tennessee lawmaker at the center of some of the state's most contentious education battles.

Tennessee lawmaker and school choice advocate to lead national standardized test board | Chattanooga Times Free Press

The next chair of the governing board that oversees the National Assessment of Educational Progress standardized test is a Tennessee lawmaker at the center of some of the state's most contentious education battles.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d

Zach Poe says he was treading water academically when he began taking courses in medical imaging at St. Vincent School of Radiology in Indiana. Suddenly, the job-specific, hands-on training he received caused an awakening.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d

Sales of Volkswagen's electric SUV in the United States exploded in the third quarter, jumping 176% compared to the same time last year.

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Sales of Volkswagen’s Chattanooga-made ID.4 jump 176% | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Sales of Volkswagen's electric SUV in the United States exploded in the third quarter, jumping 176% compared to the same time last year.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d

ASK A DOCTOR: I hit the snooze button almost every morning, thinking a few extra minutes in bed would help. Is this doing more harm than good?

Ask a Doctor: It matters why you hit the snooze button | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Q: I hit the snooze button almost every morning, thinking a few extra minutes in bed would help. Is this doing more harm than good?

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d

The Chattanooga Industrial Development Board advanced a plan that would enable CBL Properties to reimburse approximately $15 million worth of water, sewer and stormwater upgrades with new sales and property tax revenue produced at Northgate Mall's campus.

Northgate Mall ‘not sustainable’ in current form, owner says | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Future revitalization of the Northgate Mall in Hixson hinges on updating its aging infrastructure, which the owners of the 50-year-old property hope to fund with new tax money generated at the site, a mall official said.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d

The Tennessee Valley Authority has named Alabama native Matt Rasmussen as its chief nuclear officer, building out the federal utility's executive team after several retirements since May.

TVA nuclear chief joins executives with 250 years at utility | Chattanooga Times Free Press

The Tennessee Valley Authority has named Alabama native Matt Rasmussen as its chief nuclear officer, building out the federal utility's executive team after several retirements since May.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d

Gov. Bill Lee has signed a proclamation designating Oct. 12-19 of this year as Minority Enterprise Development Week in Tennessee.

Gov. Lee signs minority-owned business proclamation amid DEI reshuffle | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Gov. Bill Lee has signed a proclamation designating Oct. 12-19 of this year as Minority Enterprise Development Week in Tennessee.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d

Tennessee was hoping to have Jermod McCoy back for the start of the 2025 football season after McCoy tore his anterior cruciate ligament in January, but that didn't come to fruition.

Heupel says McCoy has ‘more to go’ in recovery for the Vols | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Tennessee was hoping to have Jermod McCoy back for the start of the 2025 football season after McCoy tore his anterior cruciate ligament in January, but that didn't come to fruition.

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