Ben Sessoms covers growth, development, transportation and the environment for the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Born and raised in North Carolina, he has covered housing, education and local government at multiple publications in his home state, including at The Raleigh News & Observer, the paper of record for North Carolina's capital city. Outside of work, Sessoms enjoys hiking, eating local cuisine and caring for his two cats Jasper and Juno. Reach him at bsessoms@timesfreepress.com, on Twitter at @bensessoms or by phone at 423-757-6354
Pending final court approval later this year, home sellers from recent years may be entitled to compensation because of a dispute over commissions paid to the …
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The Chattanooga City Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed Chip Henderson, of Lookout Valley, as council chair, a position with a term limit of one year.
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The road is fast, with three lanes on each side and a thin, flat median between.
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The Final Four are set for both the men's and women's college basketball tournaments, and each mayor — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor We…
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