Hundreds gather for watch party at McKenzie Arena
It was not the name they wanted to hear.
It was not the name they wanted to hear.
A tightly-strung anticipation was tangible as crowds poured into McKenzie Arena tonight to watch the American Idol finale.

East Ridge is poised to end its 2011 fiscal year like it did last year, with a deficit surpassing $600,000.
East Ridge is projected to end its 2011 fiscal year with a deficit of more than $600,000 and could face another if it doesn't generate more revenue or cut services next year, according to city manager Tim Gobble.
With the possibility of a 20 percent property tax increase looming, Red Bank officials seemed surprised by the small turnout - about 15 people - who attended their public forum on the city's 2012 budget.
Almost one month after the April 27 tornadoes swept across North Georgia, the state's remaining three Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to shut their doors Thursday, officials said.
The aunt of a Florida woman shot by a Bradley County deputy after police say she slashed him with a knife Saturday said the whole family is in shock over what happened.
A month after the disappearance of Gail Palmgren, about 50 local volunteers crisscrossed Signal Mountain roads and trails Sunday in search of the missing woman's crimson Jeep Rubicon - or any other clue that may lead to her.
May is prime cockfighting season.

Long-time Chattanooga defense attorney Leroy Phillips died early Thursday morning after a long battle with illness.
