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State Senate credited for VW plant

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008

Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, placed the credit for bringing a Volkswagen assembly plant to Chattanooga squarely on the shoulders of the state Senate when he addressed the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club on Monday.

Chattanooga: City looks to limit spending

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Worries of a troubled economy hit the Chattanooga City Council this week as council members discussed ways to pinch pennies, including whether $8.50 per car wash is a good deal.

City moves toward Tennessee Riverpark extension across bridge

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

One section of a 1,700-mile footpath stretching from New York to Florida — called the Great Eastern Trail — could be closer to reality as city officials look at a walkway across the Tennessee River on the C.B. Robinson Bridge.

Tennessee: Wamp says voters changing minds on his bailout vote

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said voters have been understanding of his reasons for changing his vote last week in support of the $700 billion congressional bailout package.

Chattanooga: City approves Stringer’s Ridge funds

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

The Chattanooga City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to spend $150,000 to help buy Stringer’s Ridge and develop it as a public park, even as some council members expressed concerns about the economy.

Chattanooga City Council approves spending on Stringer’s Ridge

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

The Chattanooga City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to spend $150,000 to help buy Stringer’s Ridge and develop it as a public park, even as some council members expressed concerns about the economy.

Chattanooga City Council to vote tonight on Stringer’s Ridge grant

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

The Chattanooga City Council will vote tonight on giving a $150,000 grant to the Trust for Public Land even as some council members questioned whether the economic times are right to divvy out large amounts of money.

Chattanooga: Healy ineligible for mayoral run, Election Commission rules

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

Former Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Administrator Rob Healy is not eligible to run for mayor of Chattanooga, the Hamilton County Election Commission decided unanimously Monday.

Chattanooga: Councilman Page not running for re-election

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

City Councilman Dan Page said today in a prepared statement that he would not run for re-election in the spring for District 3, which covers most of the Hixson area.

Chattanooga: More clean in being green

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

Twice a week, Chad Varga stops off at the convenience center on Access Road at DuPont Parkway to toss cardboard boxes from his sport utility vehicle into a bin at the recycling center.