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Tennessee Valley will be like Silicon Valley for nuclear, top official says
TVA expects small modular reactor permit in coming weeks

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No misuse prompted Hamilton County sheriff to pause license plate reader program
As the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office pauses its license plate reader program, officials said the office's greatest concern is ensuring captured data is secure and not misused.

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CARTA to bring autonomous shuttles to Chattanooga
Chattanooga's transit agency plans to bring self-driving shuttles to town thanks to a $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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New board members join Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise is adding three new board members — Pam Ladd, Brenda Ramos and Kendra Yates.
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Organization promoting Chattanooga’s downtown receives international award
Chattanooga's River City Co. was recently recognized with a top honor for economic development through urban place management.

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Chattanooga singer with ‘America’s Got Talent’ appearance charged with murder after 4-year-old dies
Police say child spent about 9 minutes underwater before civilian pulled him out

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Walnut Street Bridge to reopen Oct. 3
After 18 months of renovations, Chattanooga's iconic Walnut Street Bridge is set to reopen in a month.

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New invasive insect poses ‘serious threat’ to Georgia farmers
A grass-eating invasive pest has been spotted in Georgia, and it could mean further headaches for cattle ranchers and farmers.

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Tennessee Highway Patrol, TBI played key role in Memphis ICE raid
Several Tennessee law enforcement agencies aided ICE in a late-night Memphis sting operation over the weekend, resulting in more than 100 detentions, in what witnesses describe as a catch-all raid on a Latino-populated nightclub.

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2026 Tennessee state House election: Five races to grab attention of both parties
Five Tennessee state House races are likely to draw the most attention of both political parties this fall as Democrats look to pick up seats in the lower chamber for the first time in eight years.
