Accidents were reported on some roadways in the Chattanooga area today as heavy rains moved through the region early in the morning, accompanied by lightning and thunder.

My husband and I got into a huge argument the other night in front of our 1 1/2 -year-old.

Starting school brings changes to a child’s life and both children and parents can expect to feel a complicated bundle of emotions, as the day gets close.

Being a mom has changed everything. From what I eat throughout the day to how I talk to people to how I drive. Why? Because I now have two little sets of eyes that watch me like a hawk. And they’re good imitators.

KNOXVILLE — Former Tennessee forward Wayne Chism will decline the Sacramento Kings’ invitation to fall training camp and sign with a pro team in Turkey.

North Georgia agency officials said Friday they are not surprised that Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has ordered additional budget cuts for health care programs, prisons and parks.

MEMPHIS — Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Wamp says he does not support secession from the union after a news article said he suggested Tennessee and other states may have to consider seceding.

Tennessee’s unemployment rate in June was 10.1 percent, down from 10.4 percent in May, the state Department of Labor & Workforce Development reported Thursday.

Academy Sports + Outdoors will celebrate the grand opening of its second Chattanooga-area store Friday through Sunday.

German carmaker Volkswagen AG’s sales rose about 15 percent to 3.5 million cars worldwide during the first half of 2010, according to Dow Jones.