Regional
The latest Regional coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Local section.
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Chattanooga city employees asking for 5% wage increase after police and fire raises
City of Chattanooga employees are asking the City Council to bump a proposed raise by two percentage points and establish a minimum wage of $45,000.
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EPB goes to Reddit to announce new internet speed
EPB took news of a faster internet speed below $100 a month directly to a group known for digging up information and spending lots of time on the internet: Reddit users.
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Ketner’s Mill closes property to public. Annual fair to continue
The owner of the iconic Ketner's Mill in Marion County has announced the restriction of public access to the property after receiving word of possible litigation from the family of a person involved in an incident on the property.
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Tennessee lawmakers push ban on state property tax
Tennessee's Republican leaders are embarking on a campaign to pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting a state property tax, even though the state hasn't had one for more than 75 years.
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Some North Shore businesses close, others find new vibe with walking bridge closed
Several longtime North Chattanooga businesses have recently closed, and some owners have cited changes such as the closure of the Walnut Street Bridge for renovations and the redesign of Frazier Avenue as potential factors.
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Pest control and nail bar: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued May 25-29, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
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Chattanooga area business developments in May 2026
Here's a look at which businesses opened, closed and announced development for May in the Chattanooga area.
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Subscriber Exclusive
TVA secures $2B lease agreement for new Tennessee gas plant
Agency retains ownership of Cumberland as it frees up debt
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Temporary lane closures set through week for ‘blue bridge’ inspection
Marion County residents who use the Highway 156 bridge to cross the Tennessee River will face lane closures through the week as state officials perform an inspection.
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Unemployment low, but Tennessee sheds jobs for 5th month in a row
Tennessee's unemployment rate remains at 3.6%, but for the fifth month in a row, the number of people employed statewide has dropped, newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.
