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New apartments stabilizing Chattanooga’s ‘pressure cooker’ rental market
The new giants are everywhere – rising from clear-cut lots within weeks, armored with siding in inoffensive neutral hues and advertising studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent.

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Food Scene: How to help Chattanooga area food distribution centers
One late October afternoon, Heather Hammond steps into the quiet gymnasium of the Red Bank United Methodist Church.

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Robin Smith seeks presidential pardon from eight-month prison sentence
Former state Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, is hoping for "grace in the form of a presidential pardon" from an eight-month prison sentence, arguing she was unfairly targeted for prosecution due to her high-profile political past, according to her attorney, Ben Rose.

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$18M in private school tuition subsidies go to Hamilton County students
Millions of dollars are heading to students attending Hamilton County private schools through Tennessee's tuition grant programs, according to an analysis of state data.

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Individuals who had a way with words in the Chattanooga area last week: ‘I’m not knocking you brother. You’ve got to get your money.’
People who had a way with words in the news last week:
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‘Coercion from on high:’ Book authors targeted by Alabama bans condemn new state policies
The authors of two books targeted by activists trying to restrict access to books with LGBTQ+ themes for youth in libraries have criticized new state policies to move their books to adult sections.

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Proposed Alabama constitutional amendment would ban naturalized citizens from state office
An amendment filed for the 2026 session would ban naturalized citizens from holding many political offices in the state.

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Cartoonish crosswalk signs spark backlash after recent Nashville pedestrian deaths
On Third Avenue North in Germantown, on all sides of the Magdeburg Greenway crossing where 77-year-old Dot Dobbins was hit and killed by a car in June, highlighter-green signs feature a message and a cartoon.

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Due to government shutdown, Hamilton County energy assistance has no 2026 funds
Applications and distributions open Saturday

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Archaeological survey completed at Brown’s Ferry Tavern
Stage set to raise funds, support for authentic restoration
