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Chattanooga natives, McCallie alumni manage $250M US Soccer headquarters build
As Chattanooga prepared to host the Spanish national soccer team for World Cup training, two Chattanooga natives wrapped up their work managing another milestone for the sport: construction of U.S. Soccer's new $250 million headquarters.
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New ‘LOVE’ billboard atop Parkway Towers replaces infamous ‘JUNK’ graffiti, honors lives of 36 people
"It was a kind of affirmation that what we were doing was important."
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Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state's public school funding formula.
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Chattanooga event organizers planning for a 2027 without Ross’s Landing
As the 18-month closure of Chattanooga's downtown riverfront nears, event organizers are planning for a 2027 without Ross's Landing.
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Signal Mountain man reflects on songwriting for Dolly Parton
Light from the window beams brightly into Randy Thomas' half-finished home music studio in Signal Mountain. He hasn't fully figured out the "desk situation," he said, and a lot of the amplifiers and instruments are still in boxes from his recent move to the Chattanooga area.
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QuoteWorthy: ‘I have never known a more gracious and kind human being’
People who had a way with words in the news last week:
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Alabama to borrow $200M to build new prison in Escambia County
An Alabama state board greed to borrow almost $200 million to build a new 4,000-bed prison in the Escambia County city of Atmore.
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Tennessee hunting, fishing license fees could increase 29% next year to help fill budget deficit
Tennessee hunting and fishing license fees could increase by an average of 29% next year in an effort to bridge a multi-million-dollar deficit in the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's budget.
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Tennessee GOP chair asked by local to investigate Hamilton County party leader
A local Republican has asked the state GOP chair to investigate Hamilton County Republican Party Chair Gail Greene, but Greene said the complaint lacks evidence.
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Local History: Chattanooga parks and city government reenvisioned
Chattanooga leaders took a bold step forward when they employed famed landscape artist and civic engineer John Nolen to create a system of parks, green spaces and playgrounds for the city.
