Lawsuit targets Hamilton County Jail medical care
A federal lawsuit alleges untreated wounds at the Hamilton County Jail led to sepsis and is asking for court oversight of jail conditions.
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Jun 23
The Business
Senate passes housing bill with local supply focus
The Senate has approved a bipartisan housing bill that aims to ease federal barriers and expand local housing options, a measure Chattanooga residents may watch for effects on future building costs and supply.
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Jun 23
Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion on Iran war
Defense officials told senators they need about $80 billion in supplemental funding tied largely to U.S. military operations against Iran, adding to the administration's broader defense spending push.
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Jun 23
Lookouts near last year’s attendance total
The Chattanooga Lookouts could surpass last season’s full attendance total within days during their first year at Erlanger Park, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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Jun 23
US stocks stay near records as oil prices ease
Wall Street reopened after the Juneteenth holiday with major indexes little changed, while lower oil prices helped steady trading.
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Jun 22
Georgia opens $2M fund to protect farmland
Georgia farmers who applied to the new Farmland Conservation Fund will learn in August whether they will receive state money to keep land in agricultural use.
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Jun 22
TVA opens comment period on power plan to 2050
The Tennessee Valley Authority has released a draft long-range electricity plan and is taking public comments for 30 days on how it should meet rising demand through 2050.
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Jun 22
Wildfires spread in West as heat and wind intensify
Officials reported multiple wildfires across the western United States as heat, wind and drought raised fire danger, including a Utah blaze that prompted evacuations.
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Jun 22
Airport board sues state over new appointment law
The Chattanooga Airport board has asked a court to block a Tennessee law that would remove the current board and shift most appointments to state officials.
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Jun 22
Rock City releases gondola traffic study
Rock City has published a traffic study for its proposed Lookout Mountain gondola as it seeks to answer neighbor concerns before local approvals move ahead.
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Jun 22
Toy Story 5 posts 2026's biggest opening weekend
Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 opened to an estimated $160 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales, the biggest domestic debut of 2026 and the best launch in the franchise.
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Jun 22
Scenic City title began in 1975 before US bicentennial
A Chattanooga civic branding tradition traced to 1975 is gaining fresh attention as local officials and institutions prepare for America 250 events in 2026.
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Jun 21