Regional
The latest Regional coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Local section.
More in Regional, page 97
-
Subscriber Exclusive
Lookouts cut $500k check for first lease payment at Erlanger Park
The Chattanooga Lookouts made their first lease payment to the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County for the team's new ballpark in the form of a physical check for $500,000.
-
A U.S. Senate candidate says foreign truckers are making America’s roads unsafe. His own truckers have caused harm
A Georgia congressman running for one of the country's most competitive U.S. Senate seats has vowed in social media posts and interviews to make America's roads safer — by taking commercial driver's licenses away from noncitizens.
-
Georgia Democrats are still pledging to expand Medicaid. But in 2026, it’s more complicated
Health care affordability remains a top concern for Georgia voters as they navigate a crowded ballot this primary election season, but as statewide Democratic candidates rally behind Medicaid expansion, campaign promises could be complicated by federal legislation passed last year.
-
Five things to know about the upcoming Senate election in Georgia
Tuesday, the GOP field to face off against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff should be at least narrowed down.
-
Three years into Tennessee’s abortion ban, legal maneuvers continue
This story was originally published by the Nashville Banner. Sign up for their newsletter at nashvillebanner.com/newsletters.
-
Nashville’s sheriff says he’s exempt from bill mandating agreements with ICE
The Tennessee legislature passed a measure requiring every sheriff in the state to enter an agreement with the federal government to enforce immigration law, but the leader of one of the state's largest departments is disputing whether it applies to him.
-
Georgia town sues Trump administration over massive ICE detention center
A Georgia city has filed a lawsuit over plans to build a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.
-
Florida court to consider whether new US House map violates state ban on partisan gerrymandering
New U.S. House districts that could help Republicans win several additional seats in Florida are set to face their first test in court Friday against assertions that they violate a state constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
-
Challengers seek restraining orders for new Tennessee voting map
A federal judge on Thursday denied a temporary restraining order requested by Democratic U.S. House candidates, the Tennessee Democratic Party and voters as part of a lawsuit arguing that allowing the new district lines to take effect would cause chaos and confusion for voters just three months before the Aug. 6 primary election.
-
Supreme Court voting rights ruling fuels a new push to defend Black representation
A new generation of civil rights leaders is rallying against efforts to dismantle the Voting Rights Act.
