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Tennessee bill targeting immigrant students hits snag with sponsors at odds
5+ hour ago (677+ words) More than a year after the bill squeaked by in a Senate floor vote, Sen. Bo Watson, R-North Chattanooga, pushed his own bill back to the Calendar and Rules Committee on Thursday, sending dueling versions of a controversial immigration schools…...
Blackburn backs trio of bills targeting Tennessee’s rural health struggles
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (224+ words) Blackburn backs trio of bills targeting Tennessee's rural health struggles'Chattanooga Times Free Press Blackburn backs trio of bills targeting Tennessee's rural health struggles A trio of bills that target some of Tennessee's most pressing rural health issues was announced Thursday....
Chattanooga and surrounding counties under unhealthy air quality alert
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (418+ words) The air quality index for Chattanooga is in the unhealthy zone due to a high concentration of fine particles, according to the Chattanooga Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau. When an unhealthy rating is issued, the bureau cautions people with…...
Nutrition World sued for $20M by Chattanooga man alleging ‘Dr. Mustache’ malpractice
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (31+ words) A Chattanooga man has filed a lawsuit against a local health food store, Nutrition World, alleging its owner profited by fraudulently diagnosing the man's wife with ailments and selling her over ......
Chattanooga firms get slice of $1.5B state refund
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) Several major Chattanooga companies will get tax refunds of $10,000 or more from the state of Tennessee, though some said the refunds are not major compared with the taxes they pay each year. Daniel ... Daniel Dassow is a business reporter for…...
The Tennessee River in Chattanooga helps people stay active
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (40+ words) Whether you live in Chattanooga or visit, it's hard to resist the pull of the Tennessee River as it winds through this small city. You can stroll along it, go for a run on its banks, paddle it or jump…...
Strong odor, dirty surfaces, excessive carbon: Chattanooga area restaurant inspection reports for week ending Oct. 28, 2025 | Chattanooga Times Free Press
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (429+ words) The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale. Establishments are reinspected if they fail to meet critical standards. The scores are original and do not…...
After a flat year, Chattanooga economist says region could see weak job growth | Chattanooga Times Free Press
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (902+ words) Amid uncertainty caused by federal trade policies, the chief economist at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga expects the region's job growth to remain weak through the end of 2025. Howard Wall, the director of the Center for Regional Economic Research,…...
Opinion: Can Chattanooga’s dynamism be linked with decisive leaders in collaborative action? | Chattanooga Times Free Press
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (740+ words) Many Chattanoogans who live here today don't remember the Tennessee River waterfront at Ross's Landing as it was before the turn of the 21st century. Broken liquor bottles were everywhere. The smell of urine was pervasive. The cobblestones at the riverfront…...
‘Chattanooga’ isn’t unique to Tennessee. Learn about our namesake cities | Chattanooga Times Free Press
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (800+ words) Many city and town names are repeated from state to state. When you hear "Philadelphia," the city in Pennsylvania is likely what comes to mind. But take a 78-mile drive up Interstate 75 from Chattanooga, and you'll find yourself in Philadelphia,…...