Local
The latest Local coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Chattanooga, Chattanooga 250, Chattanooga Airport, CHI Memorial and 12 more sections.
More in Local, page 9
-
Subscriber Exclusive
WUTC hopes high-dollar donors will step forward to help close $89K shortfall
Chattanooga's public radio station is looking to make up an approximately $89,000 shortfall or it will have to potentially consider cutting programming or other services, according to station leadership.

-
Subscriber Exclusive
CARTA board approves three-year action plan for transit improvements
A three-year framework passed unanimously Thursday by CARTA board members will build on internal improvements en route to longer-term goals of growing the agency's traditional role from a transportation option for those who have no alternative into an attractive option to everyone, even those who have their own wheels.

-
Subscriber Exclusive
Closures planned for schools, roads and parking ahead of Trump rally in Dalton
Some roads, parking spaces and schools are set to shut down Friday in response to President Donald Trump's planned political rally in Dalton.

-
Subscriber Exclusive
Hamilton County deputy arrested on DUI charge in Williamson County
A Hamilton County sheriff's deputy was arrested Wednesday on a charge of driving under the influence in Williamson County, according to the Sheriff's Office.

-
Nashville airport announces nonstop Air France flight
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday a state takeover of the Nashville airport authority didn't hinder negotiations with Air France for a nonstop flight to Paris.

-
Preemption in immigration and law enforcement are on the ballot in Tennessee
This fall, the Banner sent out a community survey to ask what issues mattered most to you in this election cycle. This is the second in our community-focused series.

-
In governor’s race, Hatley puts in another $5M, Blackburn raises $2.1M, Green $1M
Independent candidate David Hatley loaned his gubernatorial bid another $5 million in September, bringing his total self-funding to $12 million less than three weeks before the November election.

-
Enrollment in Alabama’s public community colleges surpasses 100,000 students
Enrollment in Alabama Community College System schools hit the highest number of students for the fall semester in over a decade.

-
Subscriber Exclusive
Trump coming to Dalton on Friday for rally ahead of midterm election
President Donald Trump is set to host a rally in Dalton on Friday as voting gets underway for November's midterm elections.

-
Subscriber Exclusive
Trump official re-announces $250M TVA award given under Biden
A Trump administration official said he visited the Tennessee Valley Authority to announce a $250 million federal award for transmission upgrades, funding the Biden administration first approved and announced in 2024.
