The nation's largest public utility plans to shut down a massive coal-fired power plant, but wants to replace it with natural gas.
by JONATHAN MATTISE / Associated PressEast Ridge will soon be home to a Twin Peaks restaurant.
by Dave FlessnerA veteran Chattanooga banker is returning to a downtown bank building where he started his career 31 years ago.
by Mike PareSiskin Children's Institute announced in a news release this week the appointment of Dr. Cindy Chestaro as chief medical officer, effective May 1. In her new role, Dr. Chestaro will lead all aspects of our medical services delivered in both our Chattanooga and Nashville locations.
by Staff ReportA new type of scam has emerged in the hype-filled world of cryptocurrency: the "rug pull."
by ANDY ROSEN / NerdWalletBonds are supposed to be the safe part of any nest egg, but they're getting brutalized.
by STAN CHOE / AP Business WriterSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have quickly adopted remote working and transitioned to new technologies, such as contactless payments and online ordering. Unfortunately, these adjustments have come with increased risks.
by RANDA KRISS / NerdWalletDuring the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as the virus spread rapidly among workers, according to a congressional report released Thursday.
by JOSH FUNK / Associated PressThe owner of a Walden tract appears to be moving past a controversial proposal for a grocery store project on the Lines Orchids site in the town, an official said Friday.
by Mike PareThe disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought a new public awareness to one of Chattanooga's key and growing industries.
by Dave FlessnerWith growing business and political support for a greener economy, the solar industry had hoped to now be finding its time and place in the sun.
by Staff and wire reportsIt's been a wild week in crypto, even by crypto standards.
by MATT OTT and KEN SWEET / AP Business WritersTesla billionaire Elon Musk has put his plan to buy Twitter on temporary hold, raising fresh doubts about whether he'll proceed with the $44 billion acquisition.
by KELVIN CHAN and TOM KRISHER / AP Business WritersThe Senate on Thursday confirmed Jerome Powell for a second four-year term as Federal Reserve chair, giving bipartisan backing to Powell's high-stakes efforts to curb the highest inflation in four decades.
by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER / AP Economics WriterChattanooga homeowners will have to spend more on electricity this summer as the weather warms up and the Tennessee Valley Authority contends with a surge in natural gas prices.
by Dave FlessnerAfter reporting a first-quarter loss of more than $8.9 million last week, U.S. Xpress Enterprises confirmed Thursday it laid off about 70 of its corporate and information technology staff this week in response to less-than-anticipated growth in the company's trucking business.
by Dave FlessnerWhat do a pest control company, beverage company, CPA firm and a packaging manufacturer have in common?
by Michele MasonKevin Hyde, who previously served as regional vice president for the USO helping with military support programs around the world, has been named CEO for the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults in Chattanooga.
by Staff and wire reportsSouth Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected to announce next week that it's building a massive electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia, according to a U.S. official familiar with the anticipated announcement.
by JEFF AMY and AAMER MADHANI / Associated PressU.S. producer prices soared 11% in April from a year earlier, a hefty gain that indicates high inflation will remain a burden for consumers and businesses in the months ahead.
by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER / Associated PressChina's leaders are struggling to reverse an economic slump without giving up anti-virus tactics that shut down Shanghai and other cities, adding to challenges for President Xi Jinping as he tries to extend his time in power.
by JOE McDONALD / Associated PressTwitter's CEO fired two top executives, froze most new hiring and said he was slashing spending Thursday, as the social media company tries to change its business trajectory while grappling with a takeover from Elon Musk, the world's richest man.
by Mike Isaac / News York Times News ServiceMercedes-Benz is telling the owners of more than 292,000 vehicles in the U.S. to stop driving them due to a problem that could cause the brakes to fail.
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