Chattanooga area business developments in January 2026
Here's a look at the business trends for January in the Chattanooga area.
Man sentenced to 65 years for spying, child molestation
A LaFayette, Georgia, man convicted of child molestation and spying on a female relative was sentenced to 65 years in prison.
Another Whataburger: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued Jan. 26-30, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
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‘I am telling you I am on Cloud 9 right now. I want to cry’ and other notable quotes from a week in Chattanooga area news
People who had a way with words in the news last week:
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Chattanooga median rent down compared to last year
Rents in Chattanooga are softening slightly, according to a new report from an online rental marketplace.
Massages and Caribbean food: See the business licenses issued last week in Hamilton County
Business licenses issued Jan. 19-23, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
After over $1,000 went missing at the Health Department, employee fired and charged with theft
A Hamilton County Health Department employee was fired and arrested on charges of burglary and theft of property over $1,000 after employees discovered cash missing from the building on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
Teen arrested in connection with fatal McCallie Avenue shooting
Authorities arrested and charged a 17-year-old male with first-degree murder in connection with a Jan. 13 shooting on McCallie Avenue, according to a press release from the Chattanooga Police Department.
Monday matchup between Lady Vols and Ole Miss postponed
The 17th-ranked Tennessee women's basketball team's road game against No. 18 Ole Miss that was scheduled for Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather.
