Regional
The latest Regional coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Local section.
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TVA has prepared ‘acceptable’ response to Trump on pay ceiling, CEO says
The Tennessee Valley Authority has prepared a response to the White House concerning how the agency pays its employees, and CEO Mike Skaggs expressed confidence the response will close President Donald Trump's push for a flat pay ceiling.
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Chickamauga Lock contractor will appeal termination
A California-based company will appeal the federal government's decision to terminate its contract on a project to replace the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga Housing Authority seeks $7.7M loan, promises 2K public housing units over five years
The Chattanooga Housing Authority is looking to secure a $7.7 million loan that would let it build 2,000 more subsidized units over the next five years.
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Cohutta, Georgia, opens applications for residents to replace mayor
In the wake of Ron Shinnick's resignation, residents of Cohutta, Georgia, are invited to apply to become the new mayor.
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Tennessee Board of Education adopts new English language arts standards
English language arts instruction will look slightly different at all Tennessee public schools starting with the 2029-30 academic year. The state Board of Education voted on final reading to approve revisions to the English language arts standards at its quarterly meeting May 19.
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Tennessee fails to execute Tony Carruthers after IV difficulties. State won’t try again for a year
Tennessee officials on Thursday called off the lethal injection of Tony Carruthers, who was convicted of kidnapping and murdering three people in 1994, after his executioners tried and failed for over an hour to establish an intravenous line.
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‘Coerced faith is no faith at all’: Local Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders talk religious freedom
Looking at the spread of different faiths present at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center for a conversation about faith on Wednesday, it would be hard to believe productive conversation could take place.
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Rock City narrows gondola request as opposition gets organized
Rock City has narrowed its request for zoning changes on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, as some residents mount an organized campaign to oppose the tourist attraction's plans to build a gondola lift up the mountainside.
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Hixson area Hamilton County school board candidates talk priorities, healthy schools
The three candidates vying to represent District 3 on the Hamilton County Board of Education shared their campaign priorities and views on what makes a healthy school system to a standing-room only crowd Wednesday.
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Recent McCallie School alumni launch workout tracking app BioTrac
Nicholas Bowen knew he was entering a saturated market when his start-up launched its first product last month. He didn't feel daunted by the volume of competing apps promising to create tailored workout plans.
