Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly signaled their doubts Thursday regarding a plan to split the Planning Commission responsible for zoning recommendations into one board for the city and another for the rest of the county.

The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.

Hamilton County Schools students' ACT scores improved slightly compared to the previous year, according to newly released data by the Tennessee Department of Education.

"We want safety, we want security, we want to make sure we're not letting the wrong people come into our country," Trump said.

"It's pretty overwhelming to see this happening in our community with the quality that is taking place here. My hat's off to all involved."

The arrest report said video footage from the scene showed the semitruck was speeding and failed to brake as traffic slowed, resulting in a chain-reaction crash.

In a press release announcing his bid for reelection, Dean said he had modernized and simplified the process of going through the county's court system during his time as clerk.

Tennessee executed Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection Thursday in Nashville for the 1988 rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a 20-year-old student at Chattanooga State University.

Up to $11 billion in federal funding will be used for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, which will provide relief payments to farmers who produce specific row crops, including soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops widely grown in Tennessee.

In a joint statement released Tuesday, the Davidson County General Sessions judges announced that the Justice A.A. Birch Courthouse has implemented heightened security measures following Facebook posts on Dec. 5 by U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia.

Tennessee appears to be wasting little time in hiring a defensive coordinator.

Former State Rep. Gerald McCormick, R-Chattanooga, has died of ALS at age 63. McCormick was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 2004 and represented parts of Hamilton County.

Tennesseans obtained abortions during the first half of 2025 primarily through telehealth visits with health care providers in states where the procedure remains legal.

This time around, Baylor School's football program found that extra gear. Twice.

New business licenses issued Dec. 1-5, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:

Tennessee resident Brittany Spradling is battling Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and recently learned that her health insurance premiums will more than triple to $2,221 a month if Congress does not extend federal health care subsidies.

In a letter of resignation as treasurer of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Teletha McJunkin said she is leaving her post because of injustices she has witnessed, including "shaming," "blaming" and "lack of basic human respect."

Christmas events have kicked off in Dade County.

What was meant to be a discussion over the future of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission became a broader debate on development.

Vanderbilt anticipates placing up to 260 faculty, staff and students at the Institute for Quantum Innovation in Chattanooga, EPB CEO David Wade told the board of directors on Wednesday.

State investigators and authorities in Marion County are collecting evidence after human remains were found in the woods north of Jasper.

An investigation initially involving one person found dead has expanded after state law enforcement said three people were discovered slain at a New Hope, Tennessee, home in November.

An appointed Hamilton County judge announced she will seek the Republican nomination for a new term on the 11th Judicial District Circuit Court.

A top Tennessee Republican lawmaker wants to drop the enrollment cap and income limit in the state's Education Savings Account program.

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump.

The task force is having a similar economic impact on local businesses as the COVID pandemic, said Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, who is challenging the constitutionality of the guard deployment in court.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's basketball team picked up a win over NAIA Oakwood to improve to 5-5 on the season Tuesday at McKenzie Arena. Here are three storylines from the win:

More than a year of toasted sesame schmeared with scallion cream cheese and little to-go cups of espresso has not sated Chattanooga's bagel desires.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday said he will not intervene to stop the execution of East Ridge's Harold Wayne Nichols.

A fatal crash involving a tractor trailer on Interstate 24 East at the 1 mile marker on the border of Dade and Hamilton counties has blocked most lanes. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/10/fatal-crash-on-interstate-24-east-in-dade-county/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

"We need more balance," Volunteers coach Rick Barnes said in a news conference following Tennessee's third straight setback.

The Hamilton County school board will vote next week on its 2026 legislative agenda, which includes recommendations for Tennessee lawmakers related to public education funding and state testing.

There was no need for an extensive search to find Signal Mountain High School's new head football coach. The right choice was already on staff. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/10/signal-mountain-names-webb-new-football-coach/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Tennessee is preparing to adopt new rules that would give more people access to federal food assistance, but the federal government has proposed prohibiting the policy, versions of which are already in place in 45 states.

Dozens of residents of the Indian Hills neighborhood in Brainerd attended the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission meeting in opposition to the rezoning of a vacant lot in the neighborhood for multifamily housing.

On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, yet the issue that has damaged his popularity couldn't quite command his full attention.

The wife of a Hixson man sentenced to prison for neglecting and abusing his mentally disabled son will be released from jail Wednesday after a Hamilton County judge sentenced her to three years and credited her with time she had already served.

The Hamilton County Commission is nearing consideration of a proposal to separate the body responsible for making zoning decisions into separate groups — one for Chattanooga and one for the rest of county.

A new pop-up skate park will open in St. Elmo, now that construction has closed the official skate park maintained by the city of Chattanooga.

Here's a look at what the Chattanooga area has to offer this weekend.

Shop local and spread the holiday spirit by supporting local businesses, helping the Chattanooga economy thrive, and giving those closest to you gifts with quality and intentionality.

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.

"I think honesty and familiarity are the real factors behind our success." https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/03/how-christina-sacco-and-the-chattanooga-public/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Dreams continue to come true for a pair of Chattanooga area high school football stars, who each have their senior season still to come. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/09/baylors-gabriel-georges-south-pittsburgs-cooper/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

These are a few examples of man-based pastimes around Chattanooga. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/04/in-chattanooga-certain-groups-interests-and/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Ready to cherish every minute? From parades to markets to photos with Santa and more, the Chattanooga region boasts a full calendar of holiday happenings.

Bob Dylan will return to Chattanooga in 2026 as a part of the just-announced 27-date U.S. leg of his "Rough And Rowdy Ways" tour. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/09/bob-dylan-includes-chattanooga-in-new-2026-us/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

When engineer Destin Sandlin posted his latest video to his popular YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay, fans could hardly believe what they were watching.

In a room filled with people in opposition to a rezoning request for 19 Patten Parkway, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission on Monday deferred the case for 30 days to allow the applicant to address parking concerns.

Some Hamilton County school board members are questioning whether the district needs an educator diversity policy.