1+ week, 1+ day ago   (535+ words) The amount of time Tennessee students spend taking state standardized tests next spring will increase significantly due to an additional writing test that won't actually be scored. Tennessee is adding an unscored field test writing subpart to the English Language…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (553+ words) Her commitment to student success has produced measurable results. In 2021, she led Chattanooga State's transition from traditional 15-week semesters to seven-week terms, a change that significantly improved student outcomes. In 2025, Chattanooga State received the prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award from…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (71+ words) A local economist has upgraded his forecast for job growth in the Chattanooga region for 2026 and 2027, but he expects President Donald Trump's efforts to revive tariffs could spur further uncertainty... Chattanooga economist upgrades job forecast for region A local economist…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (64+ words) The retired public school teacher and school administrator not only has the background to serve a second term on the board but also has furthered his knowledge by becoming an accredited Level IV Master School Board Member, as tabbed by…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (45+ words) If District 8 residents like current Republican board member Larry Grohn, they'll like the retired teacher who wants to replace him. We believe she's the better of the two running. Opinion: Chattanooga Free Press endorses Sabrina Daniel for Hamilton County Board…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (179+ words) In 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor selected Chattanooga to be one of five apprenticeship innovation hubs in the country, providing federal support to grow the apprenticeship ecosystem, Robinson said. Apprenticeship Works formed to steward the federal funding and build a future…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (386+ words) A new city-run workforce development program intends to connect Chattanoogans with local employers and possibly fund job training specific to their openings. On Wednesday, the city launched a new website called One Chattanooga Works. Right now, residents ages 25 to 54 can…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (111+ words) Chattanooga's only daily newspaper. Complete coverage of breaking news in Chattanooga, Other local, regional and national news. Classifieds and online marketplace. Chattanooga eyes four candidates to run parks department Three are based in Chattanooga. One works in North Carolina...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (166+ words) Chattanooga Times Free Press Remember When, Chattanooga? School merger foes forced second vote on consolidation Lew Gilliland has been an assistant news editor for the Chattanooga Times Free Press since January 2022. A native of Chattanooga and graduate of Hixson High…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (150+ words) Everyone's career starts somewhere, and for Tim Piersant, it was in the carpet industry. Taking those first steps into professional life post-college led Piersant to an internship with a manufacturer in the "Carpet Capital of the World" -- Dalton, Georgia. Piersant's…...