#  @chattanooga chattanooga times free press chattanooga times free press posts on YouTube about sam, business, staff, has been the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCE0UPDWdE4YVkaS7rZS1F5w/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] +16% - [--] Month [------] -16% - [--] Months [------] +128% - [--] Year [-------] +2,964% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCE0UPDWdE4YVkaS7rZS1F5w/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +25% - [--] Month [--] -38% - [--] Months [---] -4.80% - [--] Year [---] +889% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCE0UPDWdE4YVkaS7rZS1F5w/followers)  - [--] Week [------] no change - [--] Month [------] no change - [--] Months [------] +2.70% - [--] Year [------] +5.90% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCE0UPDWdE4YVkaS7rZS1F5w/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [mlb](/list/mlb) **Social topic influence** [sam](/topic/sam), [business](/topic/business), [staff](/topic/staff), [has been](/topic/has-been), [in the](/topic/in-the), [chattanooga lookouts](/topic/chattanooga-lookouts) #8, [university of](/topic/university-of), [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump), [dec](/topic/dec), [food](/topic/food) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@talkinliveshow](/creator/undefined) [@timesfreepresscom](/creator/undefined) [@eatnextchatt](/creator/undefined) [@sportschatt](/creator/undefined) [@missgoelectricridereviews](/creator/undefined) [@tmc11892](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Plastic Omnium building Chattanooga plant at Enterprise South An auto supplier says it will build a $65 million dollar plant in Chattanooga and create up to [---] new jobs. Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors is locating its new facility at Enterprise South. The company is purchasing about [--] acres at the industrial park. Plastic Omnium is a tier one supplier for Volkswagen and other major auto manufacturers and it hopes to further expand in Chattanooga in the future. Operations at the new facility will include painting and assembly of components like bumpers and fenders. The company says it will" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b4vE2uWfUSo) 2014-05-23T13:17Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Plastic Omnium breaks ground on Chattanooga plant An auto supplier planning to hire [---] people has broken ground on its new Chattanooga plant. Plastic Omnium is locating its new $70 million dollar factory at Enterprise South. The plant will build bumpers for Volkswagens new SUV as well as for other automakers. Initial hiring has already started but most jobs will be filled - in [----]. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Plastic Omnium Plastic Omnium Chattanooga Plastic Omnium Enterprise South groundbreaking Plastic Omnium groundbreaking Enterprise South Industrial Park OP Chattanooga" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0dkVfRtOIJA) 2014-09-29T13:20Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts owner donates AT&T Field to River City Co. The owner of the Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team is donating AT&T Field to River City Company. Frank Burke has been trying to sell the team franchise for nearly three years now. Donating the stadium to a local nonprofit should make a future deal more attractive to potential buyers. River City officials say their hope is that with a newly updated lease a potential buyer would want the Lookouts to stay in Chattanooga and not move the team. So far two potential deals to sell have fallen through one as recently as July. And Burke" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=46BAhVNVmpg) 2013-11-27T13:33Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts get new Major League Baseball partner The Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team is getting a new major league partner. Its said the Lookouts and the Minnesota Twins could announce a partnership as early as this afternoon. The Lookouts had been an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers since [----]. But this year the Dodgers wanted to hook up with Tulsa instead so they didnt renew their player development contract. Lookouts owner Frank Burke says he appreciates all the Dodgers did for Chattanooga but hes looking forward to starting a relationship with a new - major league team." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4SbKH18B-QY) 2014-09-17T12:45Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Beaulieu sues Mohawk Industries over copyright infringement Beaulieu is accusing Mohawk Industries of copyright infringement. The carpet company claims its Everclean name was ripped off by its competitor which uses the name Foreverclean. Both carpet lines feature stain-fighting technologies and target pet owners in advertising. Last July Beaulieu sued Mohawk for copyright infringement over the use of the phrase Healthy Home. Now the floormakers are battling in federal court. chattanooga news chattanooga news business Mohawk Industries Mohawk Beaulieu Beaulieu of America Everclean Foreverclean" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4o_P1kCMNdI) 2015-10-09T13:25Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts sold to Jason Freier and John Woods The Chattanooga Lookouts have been sold. Frank Burke is selling his baseball team to John Woods and Jason Freier. Freier is the CEO of Hardball Capital in Atlanta which oversees minor league teams. And Woods graduated from East Ridge High School and attended UTC. The purchase price hasnt been revealed but its believed to be around $13 million dollars. Now the deal must be approved by various baseball leagues - in the coming months. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Chattanooga Lookouts Chattanooga Lookouts sold Chattanooga" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7CkronOhtuc) 2014-12-11T14:33Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "The past meets the future at the new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DFQCVUVp8MM) 2025-12-12T21:15Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Changes coming to AT&T Field in Chattanooga Lookouts stadium Changes are coming to the Chattanooga Lookouts baseball stadium. The teams new owner will be at AT&T Field Thursday to announce enhancements to the stadium and some new programs. Well have all the details at Timesfreepress.com. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Chattanooga Lookouts AT&T Field AT&T Stadium Chattanooga Lookouts baseball Chattanooga baseball Chattanooga baseball stadium Chattanooga stadium stadium improvements AT&T Field Chattanooga AT&T Stadium Chattanooga sports chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EoSQAyo-z9g) 2015-03-25T13:22Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Grundy County's largest pot bust - $37 million of marijuana A deputy in Grundy County stumbled across an enormous marijuana operation while he was walking in the woods. Nearly [-----] pot plants were found worth around $37 million dollars. Sheriff Brent Myers says its probably the largest pot bust in the countys history. He says the operation appears to have been active for years. The private property the pot was found on belongs to a Florida man who rarely visits. Authorities say that have one suspect and believe others were helping out - as well. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HMSqOQzVTQo) 2014-08-01T13:05Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum burglary suspect arrested An arrest has been made in the burglary of the Swiss Heritage Museum in Gruetli-Laager. The Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum was robbed earlier this month. Hundreds of antiques went missing. Now 27-year-old Tommy J. James is charged in the investigation. Authorities say some of the stolen items were recovered from his home. The investigation is ongoing. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Stoker Stampfli Farm Museum Stoker-Stampfli Stoker-Stampfli museum Gruetli-Laager Grundy County burglary crime Tommy J. James Tommy James museum" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NbeOnx5_0xU) 2015-11-25T15:19Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements "Mohawk Industries hoists biggest American flag ever flown in Georgia Five days after Flag Day and [--] days before the Fourth of July Mohawk Industries hoisted the biggest American flag ever flown in Georgia at one of the companys most visible plants along Interstate [--] just south of Mohawks headquarters in Northwest Georgia. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Northwest Georgia Mohawk Industries American flag Interstate [--] Georgia floorcovering flooring business biggest chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Northwest Georgia Mohawk Industries American flag Interstate [--] Georgia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RNF6rwUTogo) 2019-06-21T02:33Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "HCA Healthcare buys Grandview Medical Center in Jasper TN HCA Healthcare is buying Grandview Medical Center in Jasper Tennessee. The purchase will add a fifth Chattanooga area hospital to HCA's Parkridge Health System. The 70-bed hospital is currently owned by Nashville-based Capella Healthcare. HCA actually owned the hospital about a decade ago and sold it off in [----]. Now the company is buying it back. Terms of the agreement haven't been disclosed but the sale should be finalized - by March. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee HCA Healthcare Hospital Corporation of America HCA" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XaiCWG4pxts) 2014-01-15T13:36Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team sold The Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team is being sold. Businessman John Hughes of Warner Robins Georgia is buying the team. The Lookouts has been for sale since the end of the [----] season. Purchasing the Lookouts would include the sale of AT&T Field. Similar franchises have sold in recent years for 12-15 million dollars. Hughes is not expected to relocate the Lookouts. But the transfer of ownership will have to be approved by Major League Baseball Minor League Baseball - and the Southern League. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee John Hughes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZYBLhdBYXMg) 2014-05-19T12:33Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Mohawk Industries closing Chatsworth GA plant Mohawk Industries is closing its yarn plant in Chatsworth. In August the company plans to move [---] workers to other facilities in north Georgia. The move comes just days after Shaw Industries announced it would close a plant in Valley Head. chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries Chatsworth Mohawk Industries yarn Chatsworth GA Chatsworth Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries closing Mohawk Mohawk Chatsworth Chatsworth Mohawk business Georgia chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cTH5ou8Ple4) 2015-06-10T12:54Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Ferdinand Piech Volkswagen chairman resigns after dispute Volkswagens chairman has resigned after a dispute over the CEO. 78-year-old Ferdinand Piech is a major figure in the German auto industry. Earlier this month he said in an interview that he was distancing himself from chief executive Martin Winterkorn. But that stance was rejected by other board members who said he had not consulted with them. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Ferdinand Piech Ferdinand Piech VW Ferdinand Piech resigns Ferdinand Piech Volkswagen VW chairman Martin Winterkorn VW Volkswagen VW board Volkswagen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fMcXVbdJfps) 2015-04-27T13:03Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts stadium takes shape as year-round event space Have you noticed the construction off South Broad Street Here's a behind the scenes look at the progress on Erlanger Park the future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Over a year into construction crews have finished placing steel and are spreading the final underground layers of the field. Read more about Daniel Dassow's coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/09/chattanooga-lookouts-stadium-takes-shape-as-year/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g7M5KaT1Luc) 2025-10-15T18:25Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements "Tennessee Vols vs Kentucky Wildcats Game Preview Tennessee Vols will play Kentucky Wildcats in SEC matchup on Saturday Oct. [--] at 7:45 p.m. in Lexington. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gh7M7zeph4w) 2025-10-23T15:49Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Volkswagen debuts the XL1 world's most fuel-efficient car Volkswagen's new XL1 has made its U.S. debut and it happened in Chattanooga. The auto is said to be the most fuel-efficient and aerodynamic production car in the world. It was unveiled at the Society for Environmental Journalists Conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The XL1 offers up to [---] miles per gallon. Volkswagen VW XL1 VW XL1 Volkswagen XL1 Society for Environmental Journalists Conference most fuel efficient car best gas millage chattanooga news business Volkswagen VW XL1 VW XL1 Volkswagen XL1 Society for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mtivhEQbNrM) 2013-10-04T13:41Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Owner levels up Cocoa Asante with scalable vision Ella Livingston is the founder and CEO of Cocoa Asante and has been working for years to create an ethically sourced chocolate company built on real ingredients and real relationships. The past eight years have been about growing her company at her own pace delving deep into customer connections and quality. She said this is the year the company is going to scale to try to address systemic problems in the chocolate industry. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Story by Lyric Lewin Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qC_Red_5FDs) 2026-02-12T21:46Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts Opening Day for the [----] season at AT&T Field Over five hours before first pitch on Opening Day at AT&T Field sunshine gleamed off the sunglasses of Cincinnati Reds No. [--] prospect Noelvi Marte while taking ground balls at his new third base position. On a perfect day for baseball in the Scenic City fans were welcomed back Tuesday to watch the Chattanooga Lookouts where they heard the friendly and iconic greeting from Wanda Goins as they received their programs from the 34-year employee. Southern League baseball returned to town with Chattanooga (2-2) falling 5-2 to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rOlvqL-v8Ig) 2023-04-12T03:39Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Local group makes pitch to buy Chattanooga Lookouts A local group is making a pitch to buy the Chattanooga Lookouts. The baseball team is already under contract to be sold to a Georgia businessman. But just in case that deal doesn't work out a group of investors led by state house majority leader Gerald McCormick is standing by. The group includes Nashville businessman David Freeman and Ooltewah native Richard Mashburn. Freeman owns the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League. Mashburn lives in Atlanta and owns Mashburn Outdoor. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tZGFTCvbVJA) 2014-06-06T10:19Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements "Mohawk Industries buys IVC Group Mohawk Industries is buying IVC Group which is one of the biggest manufacturers of vinyl tile. Mohawk which is based in Calhoun Georgia is spending $1.2 billion dollars on the deal. IVC is based in Belgium. -The deal should be completed by the end of March. chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries IVC Group IVC IVC Group Mohawk IVC Mohawk buys IVC Mohawk Calhoun Mohawk IVC Group IVC Belgium IVC Dalton Calhoun Georgia business chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries IVC Group IVC IVC Group Mohawk IVC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ti7CN8CC4Bw) 2015-01-14T14:48Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Teen girl shot after she drove off in patrol car police say A teenage girl was shot by deputies in Cumberland County. The TBI says 19-year-old Victoria Gaw slipped out of her handcuffs in the backseat of a patrol car while officers were arresting her boyfriend. She then hopped behind the wheel and sped toward two officers. She was chased down shot and flown to the UT Medical Center. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Cumberland County Victoria Gaw Victoria Rose Gaw Michael Shawn Walker police car patrol car crime chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Cumberland County Victoria" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VQ1B5MDX2KE) 2013-09-13T11:10Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Politics Roundup From a congressional election challenge to local immigration enforcement here are five politics stories from Chattanooga. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #politics #immigration #tennessee #mayor #congressional chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fdbwryFGBIg) 2026-02-13T22:50Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Mohawk Industries adding [---] new jobs in Dalton Georgia Finally Mohawk Industries is adding more than [---] jobs in North Georgia. The company is spending $85 million dollars to reinvigorate two aging carpet plants in Dalton and Rome. The Rome plant is the last Mohawk facility that still produces spun yarn. The two-year renovation will convert both plants to a newer continuous filament process that consumers prefer. Officials say the expansion is strong evidence that the housing market is continuing to improve. The plant work and the hiring process is expected to begin - early next year." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tyTWL_-yCCg) 2013-12-05T13:31Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Mississippi Braves batter takes hit to head during Chattanooga Lookouts home opener During Tuesday night's home opener for the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field Mississippi Braves batter Hendrik Clementina was hit in the head by a [--] mph fastball from Lookouts pitcher Joe Boyle in the top of the fourth inning. Clementina remained in the game and even came back to line a double in his next time up to bat in the sixth inning of the Braves 5-2 win. Video by Kirbi Ward Read about Opening Day here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3MB8Gc5YkKI) 2023-04-12T15:54Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "New ICCM World Church Center opens in Chattanooga A new $8.5 million dollar religious training center opening this week in Chattanooga has a foundation built on the Bible. Quite literally. Builders of the headquarters of the International Congress of Churches and Ministers planted a thousand Bibles in the walls ceilings and sidewalks of the new building. The nonprofit offers churches and ministers training including classes on fasting and prayer and a quote "millionaire wealth seminar." Sure the new facility may be inside a former Circuit City store on Lee Highway but it's quite an elegant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6fyepEVFpUI) 2013-08-20T12:53Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Bend ownership simplified as original partner bows out The Bend a mixed-use riverfront neighborhood planned in Chattanooga is moving forward with a simpler ownership structure after its lead developer secured a $47.5 million loan and bought out a business partner. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8QRp0diq7yo) 2026-01-29T16:38Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Man's pants catch on fire at Murphy USA gas station Investigators are trying to determine how a man and his vehicle caught on fire while he was pumping gas. The incident happened Monday at the Murphy USA gas station on Greenway View Drive in Brainerd. The 32-year-old man was pumping gas when his pants caught on fire. Thankfully some good Samaritans grabbed a portable fire extinguisher and put out the blaze. The victim received first and second degree burns mostly to his legs and he's expected - to survive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9CaBcOmWtNU) 2013-11-26T13:21Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Behind the scenes of the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium Have you noticed the construction off South Broad Street Here's a behind the scenes look at the progress on Erlanger Park the future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Over a year into construction crews have finished placing steel and are spreading the final underground layers of the field. Read more about Daniel Dassow's coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/09/chattanooga-lookouts-stadium-takes-shape-as-year/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9l3LYZi4Pys) 2025-10-15T17:54Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "New $48 million UTC library opens in Chattanooga UTCs new campus library is about to open. Officials believe the $48 million dollar building will be one of the best college libraries in the South. The five-story structure includes two lecture halls [---] computers and a Starbucks. It will stay open til [--] a.m. and you can even check out laptops. The building which still doesnt have a name is [--] percent larger than the library it replaces. In fact UTC is still trying to figure out what to do with Lupton Library which was built in [----]. Now [--] years later the schools new library is set to open -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ryQHHAVdTw) 2014-12-11T14:55Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Update - May [--] [----] Catoosa County shut down a three-day motorcycle rally planned this weekend. The county denied a permit request for the Party at the Peavine. County administrator James Davis said the event sounds similar to a [----] rally where people walked around naked had sex in public and porn was projected on screens large enough to be seen from the interstate. Davis also says the organizers Gerald Drain and Kenny Cross made multiple mistakes on their permit application. Even though the [----] event was organized by a different group it was held on Drains land. The organizers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BIU70ozrd-w) 2015-05-22T11:29Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Rhea County teacher resigns amid student misconduct investigation A Rhea County High School teacher has resigned amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student. 10th grade biology teacher Robert Capps resigned earlier this month. Capps graduated from Rhea County High in [----] and worked for the school system for about eight years. Superintendent Jerry Levengood says he received a report of a possible inappropriate relationship over the summer. Capps hasn't been arrested or charged but deputies say the investigation is ongoing. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Rhea County" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BRv1L_Im3zU) 2013-08-27T12:13Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Sheriff's office forced to pay Bitcoin ransom to access its own files A sheriffs office in Middle Tennessee has paid a ransom in bitcoin after a malicious computer program blocked access to their files. The Dickson County Sheriffs office was locked out of autopsy reports witness statements and crime scene photos. After consulting with the FBI the agency determined the only way to get the files back was to pay the asking price: $500 dollars in bitcoins. Officials dont think the office was targeted but that someone in the department - just clicked on a bad ad. chattanooga news chattanooga news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H8YVZj6Navw) 2014-11-14T14:58Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Georgia's 14th District Special Election Explainer On March 10th residents who live in Georgia's 14th District will have the chance to vote in a special election on who represents them in Congress. Read the full coverage by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I0HGs0CTLfg) 2026-02-02T22:39Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "HomeServe adding [---] jobs in Chattanooga In business news HomeServe is adding more than [---] jobs in Chattanooga. The company which provides emergency home repair service plans is boosting its head count here to [---] workers. Homeserve is holding a job fair today and Thursday at its local office. Starting pay will range from [--] to [--] dollars an hour. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee HomeServe new jobs jobs work job fair HomeServe Chattanooga business chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee HomeServe new jobs jobs work job fair HomeServe Chattanooga business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N2a9weHKyjY) 2013-06-05T11:50Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Georgia woman Laura Mullis wins lottery for the third time A Chickamauga woman has won the lottery for the third time. 71-year-old Laura Mullis just won $140000 dollars. Her first win came [--] years ago when she won nearly fifty thousand. Several years later she won another thousand dollars. Now Mullis says she's not sure what she'll do with the money but she may do -- a bit of investing. chattanooga news chattanooga news Chickamauga Chickamauga Georgia Laura Mullis lottery jackpot Georgia Lottery money win win the lottery chattanooga news chattanooga news Chickamauga Chickamauga Georgia Laura" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NWea_p4ZKX4) 2013-10-10T12:01Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Update - June [--] [----] Chattanooga is indeed the best town ever. The scenic city is now a two-time winner of the Outside magazine contest. We defeated Port Angeles Washington with more than [--] percent of the vote. Chattanoogas won the competition both times its been in the running and is the only city to win twice. _____ The Riverbend Festival starts tonight and with a few changes. First you cant go early and claim a spot near the waterfront. No one will be let in to that area until [--] p.m. Theres also now two acts on the Coke Stage. Tonight St. Paul and the Broken Bones begins at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NjTdRl3Vb5A) 2015-06-05T11:35Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Dixie Group market value loses $36 million in one day The Dixie Group had a terrible day on Wall Street Thursday. The local carpet makers stock lost more than a quarter of its value. Dixies market value plunged more than $36 million dollars in one day. It happened after the companys quarterly revenue fell $7 million dollars short of expectations. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Dixie Group Dixie Group Chattanooga Dixie Group stock Dixie Group market value stock market stock business chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Dixie Group Dixie Group Chattanooga Dixie Group stock" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ORHeYgbM_ZE) 2015-10-30T13:46Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "What does Raccoon Mountain do Deep in the heart of Raccoon Mountain overlooking downtown Chattanooga is a power plant that can generate enough electricity for around [--] million homes. Here's how the plant works and why it's so valuable to its owner the Tennessee Valley Authority which produces and sells the electricity Chattanoogans use every day. Read more about TVA by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=REew9ViNqAI) 2026-02-05T21:14Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Skydiver crashes into Chattanooga Lookouts baseball stadium A skydiver was injured as he parachuted into the Chattanooga Lookouts stadium for the season opener. Justin Silvia was one of two members of the Chattanooga Skydiving Company who were making the jump to usher in a new season. He slammed into center field and stayed there for [--] minutes before being taken off on a stretcher and giving the crowd a thumbs-up. Silvia and his family own the Chattanooga Skydiving Company. He reportedly suffered a broken femur and is listed in stable condition. The Lookouts ended up losing the game [--] to 7" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TfLOjAH7EaU) 2014-04-04T12:17Z 26.8K followers, 11.6K engagements "Unum CEO Tom Watjen retires Unum CEO Tom Watjen is retiring after more than a dozen years leading the company. Watjen is Chattanoogas highest-paid CEO. In [----] his compensation was worth close to $14 million dollars. 60-year-old Thomas R. Watjen will become chairman of the companys board of directors. And Unums chief financial officer Rick McKenney will become the companys new CEO starting April 1st. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Tom Watjen CEO Tom Watjen Tom Watjen Unum Unum Unum Chattanooga Unum CEO Tom Watjen Chattanooga Tom Watjen retires Unum Tom Watjen Rick McKenney Rick" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TfgklZLYDAg) 2015-02-04T13:23Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Shipt grocery delivery service expands into Chattanooga An app-based grocery delivery service is expanding into Chattanooga. Birmingham-based Shipt plans to start delivering groceries from Publix stores in Chattanooga on December 30th. A normal annual membership costs ninety-nine dollars but you can sign up for half price prior to launch. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee grocery delivery grocery delivery service delivery service Chattanooga grocery delivery Chattanooga delivery service Chattanooga delivery business Shipt Shipt app Shipt delivery Shipt Birmingham chattanooga news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VJr3SxvuFwc) 2015-12-11T15:37Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "United Community Bank buys Palmetto Bank United Community Bank is buying Palmetto Bancshares. Palmetto is the third biggest bank based in South Carolina. United is spending $240 million dollars on the deal. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee United Community Bank United Community Bank Palmetto United Palmetto Palmetto Bancshares Palmetto Bank Palmetto Bank South Carolina business banking bank chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee United Community Bank United Community Bank Palmetto United Palmetto Palmetto Bancshares Palmetto Bank Palmetto Bank South Carolina business banking" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zsh_wtTzU-M) 2015-04-23T13:39Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements "Will Wade's UTC Mocs lose to Davidson in basketball In sports news Davidson dominated the Chattanooga Mocs in basketball last night [--] to [--]. The loss interrupted UTC's 10-game winning streak. Coach Will Wade said quote "I'm disappointed and trying to figure out how - we pick up the pieces." chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee sports Chattanooga Mocs UTC Mocs Davidson Mocs basketball UTC basketball Coach Will Wade Will Wade UTC chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee sports Chattanooga Mocs UTC Mocs Davidson Mocs basketball UTC basketball Coach Will Wade Will Wade UTC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c6lDccAFK0c) 2014-01-31T14:10Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "UTC sends out message warning of potential active shooter The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sent a message to students warning of a potential active shooter at the campus' university center or library. "Run. Hide. Fight. More information forthcoming" the text at 12:42 p.m. said. The Hamilton County emergency alert system followed up at 12:50 p.m. "Attention" it said. "UTC Campus is in current LOCK DOWN. Please avoid the UTC Campus until further notice" Visit TimesFreePress.com for updates. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fWDXO4PVghs) 2025-08-21T17:27Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Nearly [---] people across Chattanooga protest ICE On Wednesday nearly [---] people protested against Immigration and Customs Enforcement at multiple events in Chattanooga area after Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by ICE officers in two separate incidents in Minneapolis this month. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse and Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fb_ReAP5dxg) 2026-01-29T22:16Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "300 fake IDs used to get illegal aliens jobs in Cleveland About [---] fake IDs were used to get unauthorized workers jobs at a furniture maker in Cleveland. [---] employees at Jackson Furniture Industries in Bradley County lost their jobs after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flagged their paperwork. And yet most were not arrested or deported. In fact many of the workers who used fake documents will be able to continue to live and work in the United States despite being identified by the government as unauthorized. Now days unless you're an illegal alien with a violent criminal history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fh31ohuHB7E) 2013-07-01T12:04Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Ex-NFL player accused of murder in Ooltewah to remain in jail without bond The ex-NFL player accused of murder and evidence tampering charges in Ooltewah after allegedly killing his girlfriend will not be able to bond out of jail in Hamilton County after his first court appearance Wednesday. Video by Mason Edwards Edited by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g9ZuJYxAbYc) 2026-02-11T16:03Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Update - November [--] [----] We're all on winter storm watch with the threat of snow covering the region tonight. The storm could have a major affect on the Thanksgiving travel period. Accumulation in the Chattanooga area could be up to [---] inches. We'll also see lows in the mid-20s on Wednesday and Thursday night. If you're traveling tomorrow you'll probably want to put it off until later in the day when the snow subsides. Now - if you're headed south or to Nashville you probably won't see too much extreme weather. But if you're going north you'll want to take caution. The Knoxville" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jKBI5CtmjBA) 2013-11-26T12:28Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "'No Kings' protest in Chattanooga Event organizers estimated about [----] people attended the morning rally at Miller Park held from [--] to [--] a.m. to protest what participants described as authoritarian tendencies within President Donald Trump's administration. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/18/no-kings-organizers-said-thousands-filled-miller/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=keY1nQM4h_U) 2025-10-18T17:39Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Food Scene: Attack of the Tatsu team opening new restaurant next door Owner Daniel Starkey has acquired the former location of Lil Mama's which is directly next to Attack of the Tatsu in Patten Square. Construction is underway and the two spaces will be connected via an internal doorway leading guests from the main entrance of Attack of the Tatsu into the new space. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lNWoFbRkQSY) 2026-01-29T21:09Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Residents urged to stay away from Chattanooga Nazi rally Those opposing the neo-Nazi rally planned at the Hamilton County Courthouse this weekend are being urged to stay away. National Socialist Movement leader Jeff Schoep says only those genuinely interested in learning more should attend the rally at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. The NAACP is also urging people to stay away and refrain from contact with the group in the name of public safety. Nevertheless at least one self-proclaimed peaceful rally has also been scheduled for the same time. The organizers of the counter-rally have used Facebook" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mcZl5zYrLn4) 2014-04-22T12:53Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Signal Mountain Walmart getting Murphy USA gas station Signal Mountains Wal-Mart is getting a Murphy gas station. Construction has already begun and work should take about two and a half months" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nIYepB4-bss) 2015-06-15T13:21Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Gun law no protection against losing your job Despite a new state law Tennessee employers still can fire workers who store gun in vehicles parked on employer property State Attorney General Robert Cooper says. The legal analysis has reignited debate over the impact of the so-called "guns in parking lots" bill passed earlier this year by state lawmakers. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee guns in parking lots Attorney General Robert Cooper politics chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee guns in parking lots Attorney General Robert Cooper politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rM0gfFLh0GA) 2013-05-30T11:27Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements "Iris will be Chattanoogas highest rooftop bar Not a single person in the Scenic City will partake in the gloriously panoramic view from the Iris rooftop without a small camera phone obstructing their view. It is a luscious 270-degree rooftop that begs to be photographed. It is made to be consumed by you and that tiny rectangle of glass. You can read more about the food served at The Waymark's rooftop bar Iris and the cocktail lounge The Vault in Lyric's story online. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uYb3YXJyeWc) 2026-02-09T19:36Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Patten and Patten in Chattanooga splits up Chattanooga's oldest investment firm is splitting up. 73-year-old twin brothers Bryan and Cartter Patten have signed an agreement to go their separate ways. Both called the break up of Patten and Patten a friendly separation. Cartter is joining with his daughter Ashlee to start the Patten Group. The rest of the firm's managers will stay - at Patten and Patten. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Patten Group Patten Group Chattanooga Patten and Patten Patten and Patten Chattanooga Patten and Patten investment firm Cartter Patten Bryan Patten" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=viG67n88Qb8) 2014-04-02T13:01Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements "What is happening with UAW and Volkswagen in Chattanooga After a monthslong stalemate Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement on a final contract that the union said includes some key concessions from the company. However it doesn't accomplish everything. Read more about UAW and Volkswagen https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/david-floyd/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dxju2-GbX_o) 2026-02-10T22:29Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga skate park project may get up to $3M from anonymous donor Chattanooga's multimillion dollar skate park renovations may get up to an additional $3 million from an anonymous donor. The city's Chatt Town Skate Park near Finley Stadium will be renovated with fresh skating structures as well as new bathrooms HVAC in buildings landscaping and new shade structures. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xYzaCOwrU1Y) 2026-02-09T20:56Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "TN House votes to require citizenship test for all students The Tennessee House has approved a bill requiring students to pass the U.S. Citizenship test before they graduate. The measure has come under fire for adding yet another mandatory test. But students will be able to take it as many times as necessary to pass. The bill now goes before the Senate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-05RTiwofgQ) 2015-04-21T13:32Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga's Grateful Gobbler 5k walk and run Early Thursday before their Thanksgiving meals participants lined up to take part in the 26th Annual Grateful Gobbler 5K walk and run to benefit the Maclellan Shelter for Families in Coolidge Park. Photos and video clips by Matt Hamilton Video edited by Brynn Meisse #Thanksgiving #GratefulGobbler5K #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #city" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-PP5UFxO4YE) 2025-11-28T21:14Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "How the federal government shutdown impacts Chattanoogans Heres how the government shutdown has directly affected Chattanooga so far. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/21/shutdown-could-delay-food-aid-for-34k-in-hamilton/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-R3bfXvIJno) 2025-10-24T17:51Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Tent stolen from tent revival Pastor William Dick says The tent has been stolen from a tent revival in Sequatchie County. A local pastor with Messiah Bondservant Ministries had been hosting revival in the Whitwell area for the last week but on Monday someone took off with the $3000 dollar tent. Crosses chairs and a podium were knocked over and Bibles were left on the ground. And hundreds of dollars in cables rope and lighting were taken. Pastor William Dick said the group started getting threats a day after the revival started in the Cartwright neighborhood. The pastor says he's praying for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-hBj_ZeCIZY) 2013-09-24T12:06Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "Chattanooga Times Free Press Christmas tree decorating contest Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Times Free Press. Here's a look at Christmas trees decorated for our annual office competition. This year the newsroom won with its Dolly Parton themed tree. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0XdRd5EuwfU) 2025-12-24T20:24Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Novonix prepares to take on China from custom-built Chattanooga factory What began as an Australian tech company is now a Chattanooga-based manufacturer preparing to face China head-on in a battle to supply the U.S. with a critical ingredient in batteries that power electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/14/novonix-prepares-to-take-on-china-from-custom/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0gxAhuQ17yo) 2025-12-04T16:12Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Hamilton County school board approves five mental health providers Families will now have multiple choices for their child to receive counseling at school after the Hamilton County Board of Education approved agreements Thursday with five mental health providers to offer school-based services to students. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #mentalhealth #schoolboard #hamiltoncounty #chattanooga" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0pc36DPyNtg) 2025-11-24T17:40Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "Opinion: Trump's odd speech to military generals admirals more confusing than illuminating Did you happen to catch the speech President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave to a room full of generals and admirals flown in from around the world last week Read more about Clint Cooper's editorials on our website https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1retjogq7m0) 2025-10-02T19:43Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Food Scene: Torikaya opening in February in Chattanooga In February [----] Torikaya will open at [----] Houston St. Suite [---]. This restaurant from the Kals Group will draw inspiration from the Japanese yakitori concept which is a way of grilling chicken on skewers over charcoal. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/06/food-scene-torikaya-opening-in-february/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Kxk8SYnxaU) 2026-01-06T23:55Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Dog left to die after scrotum cut off A local vet says someone tried to cut off a dog's scrotum and then left the dog on the side of the road. A passerby spotted the animal which was mutilated barely responsive and lying in a pool of blood and rushed it to an animal clinic just in time. A veterinarian says she believes the cut was an attempt to neuter the dog and repairing the damage will take plenty of surgery. Otherwise the dog will have to be euthanized. You can help donate to the cause by calling Wally's Friends at 877-9966" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3JxXm1n4n5w) 2013-08-16T12:41Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "HP Pelzer hiring [---] people for new Athens TN plant In business news a German automotive company is putting a $28 million plant in Athens Tennessee where it plans to hire [---] people. The new 185000-square-foot HP Pelzer plant will supply soundproofing and interior trim parts to Volkswagen in Chattanooga. The company aims to be in production in November. Pelzer's new plant is the second major supplier announcement in McMinn County this year. In January parts supplier Denso unveiled plans to add [---] jobs and invest $50 million dollars into its Athens facility" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4eXwhaN41CE) 2013-04-16T11:32Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "CapitalMark Bank bought by Nashvilles Pinnacle Bank Chattanoogas fastest-growing bank has been sold. CapitalMark is being purchased by Nashvilles Pinnacle Bank for $187 million dollars. The combined bank will have assets of $7 billion dollars. Its the third sale of a Chattanooga-based bank in the past four months. In March Atlantic Capital announced plans to acquire FSG. And in December SmartBank said it would merge with Cornerstone" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6z2MSMH67Ow) 2015-04-08T13:49Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: We need a bold political vision that tackles inequity In a polarized time such as this deep divisions along the lines of race gender and income have come to the surface accelerating to the point where we now accept the unacceptable embrace what was once unthinkable as demands for meaningful change are left unmet by a void in transformational political leadership. Read Ben Sessoms' editorials https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6zsKr35MCoM) 2025-10-30T18:10Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Incumbent State Rep. John Deffenbaugh R-Lookout Mountain debates Colton Moore Incumbent State Rep. John Deffenbaugh R-Lookout Mountain debated Colton Moore in an event at the Dade County Public Library on April [--]. The two will face each other in the Republican primary May [--]. KWN-TV televised the debate. Video provided courtesy of KWN-TV" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7tW2KzKtoR8) 2018-04-21T04:11Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "No Kings protest in Chattanooga to target Trump policies Chattanooga is among the more than [----] U.S. cities where organizers are planning a No Kings protest Saturday the same day as President Donald Trumps 79th birthday and his planned military parade. Video by Mason Edwards and Matt Hamilton" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7wBDqlikAto) 2025-06-14T18:10Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "Opinion: Marjorie Taylor Greenes turn reveals the Republican Partys weak position Once again Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is making national news. This time however the public attention is not due to the lawmakers typical political persona: antisemitic weather conspiracies failing to read deeply consequential legislation supporting executions of Democratic politicians among many other stunts and statements over the years from the right-wing Republican hailing from North Georgia. Read more about Ben Sessoms' editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=97NlZeGp9gs) 2025-10-16T14:41Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Jaycee Towers evacuated after fire in Chattanooga For the second time in less than a year scores of elderly and disabled residents have been evacuated from a downtown high-rise after a fire. The 18-story Jaycee Towers was cleared after an electrical fire in the mechanical room on Monday. Approximately [---] residents were removed from the tower. Many were sent to emergency shelters overnight. The situation caused flashbacks to an electrical fire at Patten Towers last May that sent over [---] residents to shelters for more than a week. But this time - repairs are being made quickly and plans are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9EpEqgtzB_g) 2014-03-18T12:38Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Local historians concerned about Hamilton County plans for historic Black cemetery Local historians are racing to unearth more knowledge about a neglected cemetery near Ooltewah as Hamilton County officials plan to build a road extension that may affect the area. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/13/local-historians-concerned-about-hamilton-county/ Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9JGBUsO3Gyo) 2026-01-05T22:01Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements "Were incentives for VW SUV in Chattanooga excessive A watchdog group is calling the new round of incentives given to Volkswagen excessive. VW got $274 million dollars in government aid to build a new SUV at its Chattanooga plant. But Philip Mattera with Good Jobs First says the city county and state may have overpaid. The incentives amount to nearly $140000 dollars in taxpayer money per job created. Mattera says anything more than $50000 per job is excessive. Both the city and county may dip into financial reserves to pay - for the incentives" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9LLr1EfW-RU) 2014-07-25T13:02Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "Activist protests against killing of Summerville beavers by city government After the Summerville City Council authorized the trapping and killing of beavers to prevent flooding believed to be caused by their dams an activist has taken it upon herself to try to save the animals -- staging protests and presenting alternate solutions to the council. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/20/activist-protests-against-killing-of-summerville/#/questions Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9V3p0TNIkEk) 2026-01-27T19:11Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Hamilton County pushing Enterprise South McDonald Farm land swap Chattanooga and Hamilton County leaders are working to cement a deal that would allow industrial development on part of the nature park land at Enterprise South while moving part of the county-owned McDonald Farm into park status. Read more about this on our website https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/08/hamilton-county-pushing-enterprise-south-mcdonald/#/questions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9g_Az-qe2sk) 2025-10-08T21:45Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Death Investigation on Signal Mountain at Clare Hetzler's house The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office is investigating a death on Signal Mountain. The probe is happening at [----] Balmoral Drive. That property belongs to James Strauss and Clare Hetzler. Well have more details at Timesfreepress.com as they develop" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9mp2X0zwmXE) 2015-04-13T15:51Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "UTC hazing incidents caught on camera no charges to follow Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga fraternity pledges endured hazing so severe that it left burns requiring skin grafts and newly obtained records reveal that pledges also suffered water torture laid down on a bed of mousetraps were dragged behind a car in a trash can squeezed lemon into their eyes and had golf balls teed off their exposed rear ends. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/aug/20/no-charges-in-utc-frat-hazing-incident/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AAsD3P-qQ8w) 2025-08-20T23:11Z 26.8K followers, 12.4K engagements "CSLA Chattanooga protest at Hamilton County Courthouse Supporters of the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts are protesting non-stop at the Hamilton County Courthouse. CSLA students and faculty have been asking for a new building for at least [--] years. Last week they were told no once again as Mayor Jim Coppinger proposed spending money on other schools instead. A new building for CSLA would cost about $40 million dollars. But supporters say the magnet school doesn't have a big enough voice in the county because students come from every district instead of just one. Protestors plan to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BcJVoyfuaAg) 2014-03-24T12:39Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Memorial Hospital Chattanooga unveils $85 million heart center Memorial Hospital has unveiled its new $85 million heart center as part of a $318 million expansion. The seven story facility has been under construction for the past three years. Medical staff will start moving in June 28th and patients will be treated there starting June 30th. A grand opening for the community including free screenings and tours will be held from [--] to [--] p.m. - on Saturday. Read more: http://bit.ly/1s2xD4M" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bmtb5b1konI) 2014-06-10T12:28Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Robert Doggart ordered to be tested for insanity A judge has ordered that the Signal man accused of plotting to kill Muslims be tested for insanity. Magistrate Susan Lee commanded that Robert Doggart undergo a 45-day mental health evaluation. Doggart ran for Congress in [----] and allegedly spent months planning an attack on a New York community called Islamberg" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BxVRqs1X3fg) 2016-01-20T17:07Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga football playoff games Ready for this weeks Chattanooga area football playoff games Full coverage of the games can be found by visiting the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #mccallie #baylor #highschoolfootball #playoffs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C-cJiqNHGHU) 2025-11-19T18:18Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "Chattanooga named 'the next Silicon Valley' Slate Magazine says Chattanooga is one of the next Silicon Valleys. The magazine identified [--] cities around the world that fit the mold and Chattanooga was the only one in the Southeast United States. The cities were all selected on four basic ingredients: easy research money easy startup money mobility and patience" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CVmDV5rIc9c) 2013-12-31T13:23Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Beignets & Brew opened a new location The beignet is a perfect example of food evolution. The little fritter that the French brought with them to Louisiana in the 1700s became the beloved square doughnut covered in powdered sugar that you could order from Caf Du Monde in New Orleans in [----]. Now you can pull through a drive through on Shallowford Road to order a box of [--] at Beignets and Brew. Read the full story at the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #beignet #brew #coffee #chattanooga #food #tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D9j_IlFhTns) 2025-10-27T19:35Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Videos of the Year for Chattanooga Times Free Press Here's a look at some of our favorite videos from the year. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DBofEXgkCUA) 2025-12-31T18:00Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson says he's victim of identity theft Bradley Countys sheriff says hes the victim of identity theft. Eric Watson says expert criminals targeted him and his deputies. His personal Facebook page was hacked and a sheriffs office credit card was accessed by unauthorized persons. Watson also says his name and personal information were used in an emergency room for medical treatment. His deputies names have also been used in a telephone scam. He says it shows that anyone can be a victim" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EVcYVK4vhNs) 2015-11-17T19:09Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Lookout Valley triple murder - Jake Lang Caleb Boozer Jon E Morris killed One suspect is in custody and police are looking for more after a bloody triple homicide in Lookout Valley. It happened around [--] p.m. Wednesday at an RV near Kellys Ferry Road. The lone survivor 16-year-old Michael Callen said he was at the motor home when multiple gunmen opened fire. In the midst of the gunfire he was hit but he was able to make it back to his home alive. The victims killed were identified as 53-year-old Jake Lang 29-year-old Caleb Boozer and 24-year-old Jon E. Morris. It remains unclear what led up to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eluo-xCc5IU) 2014-04-11T12:16Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga father-daughter team builds sophisticated aircraft Since officially beginning to unpack the kit on Christmas Day [----] the Twitchells have completed the project in stages beginning with the tail and working forward. Attaching the panels with rivets was one of the most laborious chores while lowering a six-cylinder 540-cubic-inch motor into the engine bay was one of the most tedious. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/30/life-stories-father-daughter-team-builds/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIE1YywVxJM) 2025-12-01T18:07Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "Pregnant mom arrested after baby starved to death - Brittany Marie Wiest A pregnant Tennessee mom has been arrested in her babys starvation death. Smyrna police found the unresponsive two-month-old at Village Crest Apartments last year. Police say 21-year-old Brittany Marie Wiest and her boyfriend Michael Withers were inside the apartment at the time. Wiest has been charged with aggravated child abuse and felony murder. Her bond has been set at $100000 dollars" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GOaaUaAmW0w) 2015-02-05T12:35Z 26.4K followers, 10.3K engagements "An inside look at Nokian Tyres plant in Dayton Tennessee Nokian Tyres has more than [---] employees and produces a few million tires a year in this plant. The Dayton plant is the Finnish company's only factory in North America. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GPFelBOyA3M) 2026-01-15T18:55Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Tennessee American Water new basin sedimentation time lapse For the second time in the past five years Chattanoogas biggest water utility has replaced one of its aging sedimentation ponds to help upgrade its water purification. Contributed video from Tennessee American Water" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G_S6SLbmghk) 2021-02-02T15:49Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "New $31 million hotel planned in Chattanooga Bank Building A new $31 million dollar hotel is being planned for downtown Chattanooga. Developers want to remake the 10-story Chattanooga Bank Building as a 150-room hotel with two restaurants. If successful it would be one of the most expensive hotels ever in the city. Construction is set to begin next year with the hotel opening - in 2016" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H02FvPmmbNA) 2014-12-19T14:34Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements "Clevelands Tall Betsy lore dates back to at least [----] The story of Tall Betsy an urban legend in Cleveland Tennessee. The Woman in Black has again made her appearance in Cleveland and a deathly fear has seized the minds not only of the little children who clinging to their mothers knee listen with wild-eyed wonder to the mysterious tales told of this ghostly shade but the young girls in their teens are afraid to go from parlor to kitchen for fear of seeing this super-natural sight. Read Ben Benton's full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-benton/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hf3WjSpNpcU) 2025-10-29T21:19Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management speaks on flooding in Chattanooga area Read the story online: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/aug/12/flooding-causes-problems-evacuations-in/ Video by Mason Edwards" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HkPWKdOz7Fs) 2025-08-13T01:39Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Hamilton County vehicle registration kiosks Hamilton County Clerks office launched new kiosks at three Food City locations around the county where people can register their vehicles. Read the full story in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #vehicleregistration #foodcity #hamiltoncounty" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KGt8-7ogTc4) 2025-12-09T17:15Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "All-star landscape architects keep raw look for Chattanooga Lookouts stadium A behind the scenes look of an Read Daniel Dassow's coverage of the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/daniel-dassow/ Edited by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KTYhP52G5FI) 2025-11-04T21:13Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "UTC sends out message warning of potential active shooter The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sent a message to students warning of a potential active shooter at the campus' university center or library. "Run. Hide. Fight. More information forthcoming" the text at 12:42 p.m. said. The Hamilton County emergency alert system followed up at 12:50 p.m. "Attention" it said. "UTC Campus is in current LOCK DOWN. Please avoid the UTC Campus until further notice" For updates visit Time FreePress.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KsblZsJdZ7o) 2025-08-21T17:38Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Whats Opella See rare look at Chattanooga plants making Dulcolax Icy Hot Chattanooga is the only U.S. manufacturing site for Opella the worlds third-largest maker of over-the-counter health care products but few people outside the company know that name. The Chattanooga Times Free Press got a rare tour of the companys plant covering more than one million square feet across the city. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/01/whats-opella-see-rare-look-at-chattanooga-plants/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanoga #business #opella #sanofi" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LJREID8JBrM) 2025-11-04T19:32Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "New UTC Police Department K-9 Sgt. Sophie making a difference on campus In place of the typical "Do not pet" patch on vests worn by service dogs and K-9 officers the newest sworn member of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department has a patch that asks for attention" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LjcYhGJ5PHE) 2025-11-24T19:46Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements "Food Scene: MainX24 hosting mini street food festival in Chattanooga's Southside What a delight to be around hundreds of local Chattanoogans who are just as excited about local food as you are Cowart Street was decorated with red flags waving in the wind great music cold beer and [--] of the best chefs in the city serving hot and delicious classics. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/02/food-scene-mainx24-hosing-mini-street-food/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ls4iyw1g5Q4) 2025-12-09T22:35Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Data center could be built in old Hamilton County jails basement As part of a proposal for a music and movie studio in downtown Chattanooga a developer may put a data center in the basement of the old Hamilton County Jail. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/09/data-center-could-be-built-in-old-hamilton-county/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MlIbVizDGJE) 2026-01-14T21:05Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Chattanooga Update - June [--] [----] A Rossville man has been accused of several sex crimes against children including molestation and rape. Police say 28-year-old Christopher Holmes showed off nude photos of kids on his cell phone around his apartment complex. Authorities say Holmes had molested some of those pictured on his phone ranging from a toddler to teenagers. Detectives say the investigation is still under way and they expect even more victims - to come forward. _____ Police say a woman has been murdered and dismembered in Coffee County. Authorities say 37-year-old Gregory Scott Hale" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NKvybU9P2HA) 2014-06-10T11:54Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Coca-Cola looking at $62 million expansion in Chattanooga Coca-Cola is looking at a $62 million dollar expansion in Chattanooga. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company says it may build a [------] foot distribution and sales facility here. But officials say Chattanooga is just one of a handful of cities in the running for the expansion. And vice president Darren Hodges says the company is having a hard time finding property here that will accommodate the expansion. If successful it would be the city's biggest project in more than three years. The facility is expected to create [--] - new jobs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nm_wNHJnJRk) 2014-03-05T13:14Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "Lodge Cast Iron factory tour An inside look at the Lodge Cast Iron factory. Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NoTTrHYH5K0) 2025-11-13T22:41Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: No to White House press control Youve heard by now that the Trump White House has said henceforth it will choose which news outlets will be included in the press pool that covers the president. Read more on this topic on this Sunday's Free Press editorial by Clint Cooper. Video by Cassandra Castillo #local #mychatt #timesfreepress #chattanooga #community #nooga #tennessee #opinion #freepress #whitehouse #press #authoritarian #whitehousepress #trump #presidenttrump #apnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NsjHHfZ-ez8) 2025-02-27T17:00Z 25.4K followers, [--] engagements "Chattanooga marks [--] years since domestic terrorism attack that killed five service members Video by Mason Edwards edited by Tierra Hayes Photo by Abby White" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OY4tOTD_DPc) 2025-07-17T01:46Z 26.7K followers, [--] engagements "Small Business: A closer look into Belle Chocolates Brendan Patrick has been running his business Belle Chocolates since [----] his chocolate can be bought straight from his website or found in local places like Keystone or Pedestrian Wine and Cheese Shop. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P73ZKJot7lk) 2026-01-09T20:53Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: To upend the oligarchy the Democratic Party needs more fight In the decades preceding the Civil War in the 1860s a nefarious force had taken root in Washington D.C. from the halls of Congress to the U.S. Supreme Court to the White House. That force was what contemporaries and modern historians call the slave power or the slave oligarchy. Read more about Ben Sessoms' editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P8HcipKDZSk) 2025-10-09T18:10Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements "Seoul restaurant offers both Korean and Vietnamese cuisines Sarah Kim has owned and run the restaurant Seoul Cuisine for [--] years. In an unassuming strip mall Kims restaurant serves both Korean classics like galbi (grilled beef short rib) and dumplings while also adding in some Vietnamese dishes. She has a plentiful selection of pho the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup filled with your choice of meat and lots of lime basil and bean sprouts. Read more of Lyrics story at the link in bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #seoulcuisine #koreanfood #vietnamesefood #chattanooga #food" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PHrS-EOhoHw) 2025-11-10T17:17Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Tennessee Vols vs New Mexico State Game Preview Tennessee Vols will play New Mexico State on Saturday Nov. [--] at 4:15 p.m. inside Neyland Stadium on the SEC Network. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #tennesseevols #CollegeFootball #sec #football #timesfreepress #local #communtiy #vols" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QQmPw6qi91E) 2025-11-12T22:11Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts look a lot like the L.A. Dodgers The Chattanooga Lookouts are just a few months away from their first season as affiliates of the Minnesota Twins. However theyll still look a lot like the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thats because theyll be wearing the same uniforms this year theyve had since [----]. The teams manager says it was simply a timing issue for the uniform company" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RCHSUVLp6-E) 2015-02-11T14:16Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Clevelands Tall Betsy lore dates back to at least [----] The story of Tall Betsy an urban legend in Cleveland Tennessee. The Woman in Black has again made her appearance in Cleveland and a deathly fear has seized the minds not only of the little children who clinging to their mothers knee listen with wild-eyed wonder to the mysterious tales told of this ghostly shade but the young girls in their teens are afraid to go from parlor to kitchen for fear of seeing this super-natural sight. Read Ben Benton's full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-benton/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rm_vsrZu8d4) 2025-10-30T19:00Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Naturalization Ceremony takes place in Chattanooga The Eastern District of Tennessee held two Naturalization ceremonies on Tuesday Nov. [--] in the Third Floor Courtroom of the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building. Video by Brynn Meisse #tennessee #immigration #naturalization #uscitizenship" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S-M6gfn6GDE) 2025-11-19T15:37Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Quantum hub draws Vanderbilt presence in Chattanooga Hundreds of Vanderbilt University faculty and students will live and work in Chattanooga at a quantum institute launched through a partnership with EPB after Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and other officials invited the powerhouse university to work with the local utility. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/10/quantum-hub-draws-vanderbilt-presence-in/ Video by Brynn Meisse Staff Animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ScPGW9gWrjY) 2025-12-16T22:18Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Labor dispute at Mueller Co. in Chattanooga Community organizer Marie Mott organized and spoke at a news conference alongside members of United Steelworkers Union Local [----] outside the Mueller Co. plant in Chattanooga on Tuesday Nov. [--] [----]. (Video by staff photographer Matt Hamilton) Read more: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2023/nov/28/union-questions-rehiring-process-at-chattanoogas/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TVHix8NoAlg) 2023-11-29T01:23Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Chickamauga lock project may be dead in the water New questions are being raised about whether the Chickamauga lock will ever be finished. The project has been left out of the U.S. budget proposal for next year. Thats because of a new cost-benefit study showing construction costs have more than doubled while usage has fallen nearly [--] percent. Companies say theyre reluctant to invest in river shipping because of uncertainty over the long-term future of the lock" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TmpIBLTdVTg) 2015-08-12T13:07Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "Asian carp jumping in Kentucky Scores of fish jumped into the air inside Western Kentucky's Barkley Lock" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TtfnUtm6GpI) 2019-08-09T20:42Z 26.6K followers, 2.1M engagements "Cleveland TN police get third chief in four days The Cleveland Police Department now has its third chief in just four days. City Manager Janice Casteel has appointed Captain Mark Gibson as interim police chief. The change comes after a state agency told Casteel she wasnt allowed to serve as chief. Meanwhile the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now involved in the case of Cleveland police officer Jeff Griggs. Griggs has been arrested twice since he discovered his wife allegedly kissing police chief Dennis Maddux in a parked car. Griggs will appear in court March 17th" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UityNYhjP00) 2015-03-05T15:10Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "TVA executive paid [--] times Obama's salary TVA's new CEO is being paid about [--] percent more than his predecessor. Bill Johnson has made close to $6 million dollars since he started his job in January. The utility's previous CEO made just $4 million dollars and that was in his last full year on the job. The new figures make Johnson the highest paid federal government employee in the country - he makes about [--] times as much as President Obama. But his pay is still below the industry average for utility CEOs. But [--] percent of people who voted in our online poll say they think - he's overpaid." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=V0CWabYHsGY) 2013-11-19T10:48Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "New to mountain driving Check out tips from a Signal Mountain expert The Times Free Press took a ride up the W Road with Signal Mountain resident Nelson Irvine. Irvine [--] has lived on Signal Mountain for [--] years and grew up on Lookout Mountain. He said that those new to the mountains do not always know about the unwritten courtesies of the hairpin switchbacks and roundabouts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VKuftyYsS08) 2023-08-17T21:29Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "Tennessee may scrap $38 million computer system Tennessee may end up scrapping a $38 million dollar unfinished computer system. The system was supposed to determine Medicaid eligibility for the Department of Human Services. It was meant to be finished more than a year ago. Instead its faced numerous delays. Now TennCare has spent a million dollars to hire a consulting firm to decide what to do. The agency hopes to reach a decision - by the end of the month" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xo-yrsL1xsY) 2014-12-10T15:58Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Wacker VP on why seven people were hospitalized Mary-Beth Hudson vice president and site manager for Wacker and Troy Spence director of Bradley County Emergency Management Agency respond to why seven people were taken to the hospital for irritations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YFTwI3QU_nw) 2017-09-08T15:49Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements "Chattanooga man breaks world travel record Michael and Angela Ballard mid-lifers who are fueled by wanderlust this year completed a trip from the southern tip of Africa to the northernmost point in Norway over [-----] miles without ever getting on an airplane. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/16/kennedy-chattanooga-man-breaks-world-travel-record/#/questions Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YMtj3mwEEcM) 2025-11-20T19:02Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "Chattanooga tow operator accused of [--] charges sees case move to grand jury Breaking news reporter Mason Edwards was there when Chattanooga police arrested Benjamin Wade Elliott Duvall of Choo Choo Towing. Duvall faces [--] charges tied to alleged auto crimes including running a criminal enterprise and an illegal chop shop. Read the full coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/mason-edwards/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #policedepartment #autocrime #tow #crime" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zg-7xvkh3dA) 2025-12-11T21:49Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "Opinion: The Mamdani model can work in Chattanooga During his campaign for New York City mayor many of Zohran Mamdanis political opponents resorted to Islamophobia and red-scare tactics to prevent the Muslim and democratic socialist from rising to the citys top political office. It didnt work. Mamdanis run for mayor was ultimately successful because this one central tenet of his campaign proved too resistant to such demagoguery: addressing the rising cost of living and the general lack of affordability within the economy. Read Ben Sessoms' editorials" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZouYOuy9_Uw) 2025-11-06T20:27Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "2025 Lin C. Parker Wrapping Paper Design Contest Winner #chattanooga #trapping #animals #christmas A 7-year-old from Ocoee Tennessee has won the [----] Lin C. Parker Wrapping Paper Design Contest. The wrapping paper featured a fox bunny deer bear owl and hedgehog all wearing scarves on a light blue background. The woodland creatures appear ready for the holidays surrounded by icons typical during this time of year ornaments presents a mug of hot chocolate evergreen branches stockings and a Santa hat. Read the full story on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/ Video by Sam Kohn and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_EwknYZ-R-Y) 2025-12-19T17:04Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Kennedy: At UTC Dr. K spurs young inventors In the biomechatronics and assistive tech lab in the engineering building at UTC students engaged in creating health-care solutions such as hand manipulators for stroke patients elevated balance boards powered by compressed air robot hand grippers for industry that mimic human muscle memory and mechanized body braces that help straighten children's spines. Read more of Mark Kennedy's columns https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/mark-kennedy/ You reach out to him for story ideas by emailing mkennedy@timesfreepress.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a2YyAtgG4gs) 2025-11-10T17:30Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Vols vs University of Florida Gators Game Preview Tennessee Vols will play the University of Florida Gators on Saturday Nov. [--] at 7:30 p.m. in Gainesville. Video by Brynn Meisse #tennesseevols #CollegeFootball #sec #football #timesfreepress #local #communtiy #vols" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a4unkay2cEI) 2025-11-19T21:32Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Unum land up for grabs in downtown Chattanooga It's being called one of the biggest opportunities for development in downtown Chattanooga. Since Unum built new employee parking garages next to its headquarters the company now has about six downtown parking lots that are rarely used. Unum executives say the company is talking with a number of developers and UTC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aAcGDTjLGRo) 2013-08-22T12:44Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Erlanger hospital ICU visitation hours extended in Chattanooga Erlanger Medical Center is experimenting with longer visitation at its adult Intensive Care Unit. Since the beginning of this year the hospital has moved from [--] minutes of visitation a day to [--] hours. Experts say its important for families to be able to spend more time with loved ones. But some hospitals say opening up the ICU creates obstacles for treating the most critical cases. Outsiders can bring in infection interfere with care and keep patients from getting rest. Both Memorial and Parkridge hospitals still have - more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b7gqDHjtyp0) 2014-09-03T13:15Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "Residents walk Enterprise South hills where Wamp plans industrial development Organized by the nonprofit Save Enterprise South Nature Park about [--] to [--] people found their way to the entrance of the Atlas Trail on Saturday. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/23/residents-walk-enterprise-south-hills-where-wamp/ Photos and Video by Seth Carpenter Edited by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #enterprisesouth #naturepark #industrialdevelopment #protest #nature #tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bOVx-JxBsb0) 2025-12-23T22:10Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Donald J. Mueller new CEO of Childrens Hospital at Erlanger The Childrens Hospital at Erlanger has a new CEO. Donald J. Mueller has been named to the position. Hes the former executive director of the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta. Hell succeed Dr. Alan Kohrt whos been named chief medical officer for Erlanger" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c_JJzjckTpw) 2015-07-28T14:51Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: Tennessees lone Democratic congressional district is under threat Just before the [----] midterm elections Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper had held his Nashville congressional district seat for nearly two decades. But the long-time incumbent didnt even bother to run in that election due to an all-too-common political practice one supercharged in our modern era: partisan gerrymandering. Read more about Ben Sessoms' editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dIRhD9fDUMw) 2025-10-23T18:19Z 26.6K followers, [--] engagements "News you can use: Black owned businesses Hamilton Place hosted its fourth annual Black-owned business expo Saturday Feb. [--]. Hamilton Place hosted their fourth annual Black-owned business expo Saturday February [--]. Digital producer Dasia Williams highlighted a few businesses ranging from insurance to natural heath remedies. These businesses are locally owned and can be found year round. Video by Cassandra Castillo and Dasia Williams / Edited by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #blackownedbusiness #hamiltonplace #shoplocal #business" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ePBV5mWs8WA) 2025-02-26T15:19Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements "Downtown Chattanooga Alliance worth the money supporters say Identifiable by their bright orange workwear DCA ambassadors collect trash clean trash cans pressure wash surfaces clean up biohazards and graffiti assist motorists and passersby. Read more about the Downtown Chattanooga Alliance by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #downtownchattanooga #streetcleaning #chattanooga" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ePZ4tWBRsDM) 2025-11-28T16:06Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Unum voted the best place to work in Chattanooga Unum has been named the best place to work in Chattanooga. The insurance company received the most votes in the annual Best of the Best contest. Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union and Erlanger were finalists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=edZCALU7GcY) 2015-10-05T14:20Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "U.S. citizenship test required for all Tennessee students A new bill would require Tennessee students to pass the U.S. citizenship test before getting a high school diploma. The measure is sponsored by Representative Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga. Its been approved in a House education subcommittee and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gKN6Ro2B0pY) 2015-03-26T15:03Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Alstom cuts [--] jobs in Chattanooga TN Alstom is cutting about [--] workers in Chattanooga at its boiler services facility. That's roughly [--] percent of its workforce and it's the second staff reduction for Alstom this year. The company previously cut [--] jobs at its turbo machinery plant in March. Also Shaw Industries is adding [--] workers at its plants in the Dalton area. A job fair will be hosted from [--] to [--] Wednesday at the Dalton Career Center" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gQIXYTk5pzQ) 2013-07-30T11:40Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Chris Dorsey fired as Signal Mountain TN city manager Chris Dorsey has been fired as city manager of Signal Mountain. He had only been on the job for eight months. The town council voted 3-2 last night to fire him for failing to meet expectations. Annette Allen Susan Robertson and mayor Bill Lusk all voted to get rid of him. Dorsey previously worked as city manager of Red Bank but was fired from that job in [----]. Boyd Veal will serve as Signal Mountain's interim city manager until a new one is hired" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gVJwvosZtTg) 2014-01-14T12:53Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "John J. Woods wants to buy Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team John Woods has made a bid to purchase the Chattanooga Lookouts. Woods is the executive director of an investment banking firm in Atlanta. He grew up in Chattanooga and says he has no interest - in relocating the baseball team" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hCtjG_o0n9M) 2014-06-20T12:07Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Theatre Centre welcomes first female executive director The Chattanooga Theatre Centre will welcome its first female executive director Kim Jackson at the start of the new year. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/27/chattanooga-theatre-centre-welcomes-first-female-executive-director/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #theatre #executivedirector #arts chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hxxqBx3Dgvs) 2025-12-30T18:00Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga police clear homeless camp with about [--] residents The city of Chattanooga evicted a homeless camp on Hooker Road on Monday with a local nonprofit estimating around [--] people were affected. Full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/05/chattanooga-police-clear-homeless-camp-with-about/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i5TyCqT-rWw) 2026-01-05T21:22Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Esports gains momentum at UTC Now grouped under UTC's Information Technology Department the team -- which consists of [--] players across five game titles such as "Call of Duty" and "Valorant" -- has its own suite of [--] gaming stations and a competition area compete with a plush viewing gallery. UTC fields teams for "Call of Duty" "Valorant" "Overwatch" "League of Legends" "Super Smash Bros" and "Rocket League." Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/02/esports-gains-momentum-at-utc/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iPSYyGzWJ9o) 2025-11-03T16:56Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Food Scene: Torikaya opening in February in Chattanooga In February [----] Torikaya will open at [----] Houston St. Suite [---]. This restaurant from the Kals Group will draw inspiration from the Japanese yakitori concept which is a way of grilling chicken on skewers over charcoal. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/06/food-scene-torikaya-opening-in-february/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iha-WtyG8I0) 2026-01-07T16:34Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "How CSLA Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts could get a new building CSLA supporters are entering their third day of a stakeout at the Hamilton County Courthouse - to get a new school. Parents have been protesting since Sunday for the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. The school has been passed over for a new building every year for the last [--]. But a possible solution was proposed on Monday by District [--] commissioner Joe Graham. He says CSLA could be moved into the old David Brainerd Christian School. That building is just [--] years old. Right now the county plans to demolish it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jZTukPnRbTQ) 2014-03-25T12:47Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "5 facts about the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Nuclear plants are these huge testaments of human ingenuity and the Tennessee Valley Authority owns and operates three of them including one very close to Chattanooga. Read more about TVA https://www.timesfreepress.com/tva/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j__Q8_8G8kA) 2026-01-06T19:36Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements "Tennessee mulls food assistance as federal government considers restricting it Tennessee is preparing to adopt new rules that would give more people access to federal food assistance but the federal government has proposed prohibiting the policy versions of which are already in place in [--] states. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/09/tennessee-mulls-food-assistance-as-federal/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jjlDTv9t_z4) 2025-12-16T17:36Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: How would Hamilton County Commission vote on a Kirk resolution Hamilton County commissioners what would you do A resolution will be voted on Monday by the Knox County Commission that would extol the virtues of slain Turning Point USA activist Charlie Kirk condemn his assassination honor his life built on biblical truth offer condolences to his wife and call on Americans to recommit their lives to respectful debate American values and respect for one another. Read more of Clint Cooper's editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jn18NPKRJYY) 2025-10-23T16:19Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Dogs help calm anxiety at Cleveland dentist office Theres a Maltipoo named Watson and a Cockapoo named Clover who spend hours each day at the Ocoee Dental Care offices on Mouse Creek Road in Cleveland. An Ta who has been a dentist for about a decade said that some patients have blood pressure spikes when they come to his office and hes been able to document that support dogs help lower BP. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/mark-kennedy/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=khlPrCqSAe4) 2025-12-22T17:42Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "Opinion: Our endorsement for city mayor To state the obvious the Chattanooga Times endorses Tim Kelly for re-election as mayor of the city. See why on this Sunday's Times editorial by Ben Sessoms. Video by Cassandra Castillo #local #mychatt #timesfreepress #chattanooga #community #nooga #tennessee #opinion #times #endorsement #timkelly #elections #cityelections #chattanoogaelections" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=krknjBVJRa0) 2025-02-20T16:19Z 25.4K followers, [--] engagements "Tennessee Aquarium building Freshwater Conservation Institute at Baylor School The Tennessee Aquarium plans to build a freshwater conservation institute at Baylor School. The $4.5 million dollar facility will be dedicated to organizing conservation efforts in the Southeast. It will include two research labs and a classroom for high school and college students. It will be open to all local schools. Work is expected to start next month and construction should be complete next fall" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lyx4cZQFn6o) 2015-10-21T15:14Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Food Assistance in Chattanooga With uncertainty around federal food assistance due to the government shutdown here are ways to relieve and give help at local food banks churches and organizations. For the full list click the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mBQjy_mmmtY) 2025-11-03T16:47Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Residents hope to 'honor King's legacy' at the MLK Day parades The annual parade walked from Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga to Peoples St. on Jan. [--] with participants "hoping to honor Dr. King's legacy." Video by Sam Kohn #mlk #chattanooga #legacy #parade chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mH2N1OtnM8I) 2026-01-19T22:29Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements "Subsidy loss could affect half a million Tennesseans Some [------] Tennesseans or a little more than 7% of the states population receive health care subsidies. The tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. Congress has failed to agree on funding legislation required to finance the federal government. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer D-N.Y. has said that without a permanent extension of subsidies Senate Democrats will not vote to pass a temporary budget to reopen the government. Read the full story in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanoga #timesfreepress #governmentshutdown" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mm91MjPKfO0) 2025-10-22T21:13Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Ochs Community Fund in Chattanooga For more than [---] years the Chattanooga Times Free Press has been raising money for the Ochs Community Fund. The money goes to people in the greater Chattanooga area who call the [---] help line when they are in need of financial assistance. To donate go to timesfreepress.com/ochs-fund Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mxXiqFarDUM) 2025-12-19T20:49Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Gas prices expected to get cheaper across the U.S. Next up gas prices are getting cheaper at a time of year when they typically get more expensive. The average price of a gallon of fuel in Chattanooga is now [--] dollars and [--] cents. That's [--] cents lower than the nationwide average and nearly [--] cents lower than this time last year. Average gas prices have fallen by [--] cents per gallon since late February and analysts say prices could fall another [--] cents over the next two months. The low prices are being driven by a sharp decline in the price of oil driven by rising supplies and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n2DOV9xMoMo) 2013-04-23T11:15Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements "Signal Mountain TN has practically no diversity Signal Mountain has been ranked as one of the least diverse cities in Tennessee. The town is listed as number two in the state. [--] point five percent of its residents are white. Mount Carmel was number one on the list at [--] point eight percent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nCvGG0566JQ) 2014-10-07T13:27Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "Chattanooga's Engel Stadium set to be demolished next year The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is set to tear down Engel Stadium next year. The Chattanooga landmark that once played host to some of the biggest names in baseball history has fallen into disrepair over the past decade despite the efforts of a local foundation to preserve it. Read Cameron McKeon's full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/16/engel-stadium-will-be-torn-down-replaced-by/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanoga #engelstadium #baseball #chattanogalookouts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nJw-HzTf6vA) 2025-11-06T20:36Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Patten Towers residents unhappy Next up while the idea is to provide decent housing to low-income families at an affordable price Patten Towers residents insist that reality is nothing like that. The residents report that private management companies paid primarily with taxpayer cash have raked in millions of dollars while deferring maintenance on necessities like air conditioning and elevators. While the building generates an estimated $140000 dollars per month in rent residents say an elevator is often out of service when the air conditioning goes out it stays out for a week and when the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=neU81HvEQZ8) 2013-05-31T11:27Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Three Chattanooga area football teams are playing in the BlueCross Bowl Three Chattanooga area football teams will be competing in the state championship at the BlueCross Bowl starting Thursday. Full game coverage can be found on timesfreepress.com/sports Video by Brynn Meisse #bluecrossbowl #footballstatechampionship #timesfreepress #highschoolfootball #baylor #southpittsburg #marioncounty" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oCPS42h9Jrc) 2025-12-03T21:01Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "UTC sends out message warning of potential active shooter The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sent a message to students warning of a potential active shooter at the campus' university center or library. "Run. Hide. Fight. More information forthcoming" the text at 12:42 p.m. said. The Hamilton County emergency alert system followed up at 12:50 p.m. "Attention" it said. "UTC Campus is in current LOCK DOWN. Please avoid the UTC Campus until further notice" For updates visit TimesFreePress.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oKl2jN-g2kU) 2025-08-21T18:02Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "Chinese restaurant Ox2 brings hand-pulled noodles to Chattanooga The restaurant opened Aug. [--] and already has a cult following with a packed dining room for lunches and dinners" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=omG8Ty_RodQ) 2025-08-22T16:02Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "UTC students protest against rollback of DEI programs on campus Carrying signs that said "Mocs value DEI" and "Erase hate not pride" around [---] students and community members marched across UTC's campus and through the streets of downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday to protest the university's decision to roll back diversity equity and inclusion efforts on campus. Read more about the protest: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/07/utc-students-protest-against-rollback-of-dei/#/questions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p3tAO5k9luE) 2025-10-09T17:29Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Marion County TN clerk took in $36000 on taxpayer time A Marion County clerk took in more than $36000 dollars doing background checks for private companies on taxpayer time. The Tennessee Comptrollers Office says the clerk took payments from five companies. A similar issue involved three clerks in Bledsoe County last year. No criminal charges are being filed in either case" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p7fD6OCZfQU) 2016-01-21T14:59Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Alstom Power to furlough [---] workers in Chattanooga Alstom Power is furloughing most of its [---] workers in Chattanooga for nearly a month. The company says the furloughs are due to a slow down in sales. We're told employees won't be paid although some can use vacation time if they wish. In addition Alstom will be cutting five positions in Chattanooga. The company builds parts for the coal plants but most utilities have stopped building new coal plants and have closed old ones because of restrictions from the EPA. The company's furloughs are scheduled to take place in March" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pP72dTfD80U) 2014-02-03T13:15Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements "New federal lead contamination standards may affect Chattanooga neighborhoods The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new guidelines raising the threshold for what it calls the regional removal management level the concentration of lead in soil that would flag concern for the agency from [---] parts per million to [---] parts per million. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/22/new-federal-lead-contamination-standards-may/ Video by Brynn Meisse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pTW-QklzYBg) 2025-11-24T17:12Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Denso Manufacturing expanding Athens TN plant again Denso Manufacturing is planning to expand its Athens Tennessee plant and add [---] new jobs. The company is investing $55 million dollars in the expansion to boost production of fuel injectors for the American auto market. The new announcement is in addition to a $50 million dollar expansion that also added [---] jobs last year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pWB9PKvjbIs) 2014-01-15T13:36Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements "Prayer delivered at event hosted by Hamilton County school board Read the full story at timesfreepress.com. Video taken by Shannon Coan Video edited by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=psMiBZPiH2U) 2026-01-10T13:01Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga News - January [--] [----] Two brothers are dead in an apparent murder-suicide. R.C. Rush was found dead Tuesday night in Bryant Alabama. Authorities believe his brother Carmon Rush shot him and then drove to a field behind Ider Church of Christ and shot himself in the head. Both men were in their 50s. The motive is unknown. ____ The Terminal Brewhouse building is for sale. The century-old building goes up for auction February 4th at Mountain City Club. And it comes with an interesting benefit. The buildings buyer will secure a lease with the restaurant that includes nearly 2000" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=quRbheX1YMw) 2016-01-21T12:28Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "What's next for the Hamilton County land swap Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has dropped his proposal for industrial development on [---] acres of Enterprise South Nature Park. The proposal was posed as a "deed restriction swap" by Wamp meaning a county promise to keep the nature park for recreational use forever would be broken but the county would make new promises to preserve McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. More coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/land-swap/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s5KhDukbIIs) 2026-01-20T21:38Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Crews repairing W Road on Signal Mountain after rain washes out road And even though heavy rains have washed out [---] feet of Signal Mountain's W Road engineers say the 120-year-old road is in pretty good shape. Take a look. Work should be completed in about nine weeks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sHncfwZUtao) 2013-05-06T12:05Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Baylors David Gabriel Georges named national Player of the Year An incredible season by Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges is being recognized beyond local and state levels. The Red Raiders junior was named Tuesday as the National Player of the Year by MaxPreps.com an honor that comes just after he was named Tennessee prep Player of the Year by Rivals.com and on the same day he earned a second straight all-state recognition for Division II-AAA by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Read the full story" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sU-kbXNfOFo) 2026-01-06T18:55Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Rock City unveils plan to build gondolas up Lookout Mountain Rock City unveiled a plan to build a gondola system up the side of Lookout Mountain that will lift visitors high above its famous "See [--] States" view. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/13/rock-city-unveils-plan-to-build-gondolas-up/#/questions/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=so7-pcEY6cE) 2026-01-16T21:26Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Hundreds rally in Miller Park for second protest against Musk Trump Hundreds of protesters waved signs and chanted during a Democratic rally at Miller Park on Monday Feb. [--] [----]. (Video by staff photographer Matt Hamilton) Read more: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/feb/17/hundreds-rally-in-miller-park-for-second-protest/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tXWNcV_0hlc) 2025-02-18T01:54Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "CSLA passed over for new school. again Hamilton County Commissioners have voted to fund four new school construction projects. The projects include a school to replace Ganns Middle Valley and Falling Water Elementary plus additions at Sale Creek Middle-High Nolan Elementary and Wolftever Creek Elementary. Altogether the four projects will cost about $50 million dollars. And despite a multi-day protest by parents in front of the courthouse commissioners left out funding to replace Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. With more than a thousand students on the waiting list CSLA says it needs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u4QAuk1k6Dc) 2014-03-27T12:36Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "Split project on track for spring finish. Hamilton Place work at 60% complete Construction remains behind schedule on the $161.6 million second phase of Chattanooga's monstrous road-building project the Interstate 75/Interstate [--] interchange at the Tennessee-Georgia state line. Work will continue into [----] months beyond the original targeted late-2025 finish date. Full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/04/split-project-on-track-for-spring-finish-hamilton/#/questions Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ufZk-vdA41s) 2026-01-21T19:46Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements "Craigslist killer arrested in death of Bud and June Runion A suspect has been charged in the deaths of a Georgia couple whose daughter lives in the Chattanooga area. On Thursday Bud and June Runion traveled to see a man who claimed he was selling a Mustang convertible on Craigslist. The Runions SUV was later found in a lake in Telfair County. Their bodies were nearby. Police say both were shot in the head. Now 28-year-old Ronnie Adrian Towns has been charged in their deaths. Authorities say the only potential motive is theft" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vAiLS98koeo) 2015-01-28T13:44Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements "Opinion: UTC Rollins College research details how local housing affordability declined You wont find the name of President Joe Biden in a recent report Housing Affordability Trends in Chattanooga released by the Center for Regional Economic Research at the University of Tennessee at Chattanoogas Gary W. Rollins College of Business. Read more of Clint Copper's editorials https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=veUqFb5dFzo) 2025-10-30T18:18Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements "Olive Rustica offers Chattanooga gift option with fine oils vinegars The shelves at Olive Rustica are lined with olive oils and balsamic vinegars in dozens of flavors as well as cookbooks kitchen tools and jars of pasta sauce that lend the shop the air of an Italian market. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/19/olive-rustica-offers-chattanooga-gift-option-with/#/questions/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wI-FwqlrRZI) 2025-12-24T20:38Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements "What does the Tennessee Valley Authority do Do you know what TVA does Business reporter Daniel Dassow breaks down the public utilitys history and its local impact. Read more about TVA by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #tennesseevalleyauthority #chattanooga #business #powerplant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJBMdhRJ-Es) 2025-11-11T22:01Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Video footage of November Hamilton Place mall shooting shown in court The November shooting at Hamilton Place mall started over a gang dispute police said during a hearing for the teenager accused of shooting and causing chaos as shoppers fled. Full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/07/video-footage-of-november-hamilton-place-mall/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJeiUO1m-ls) 2026-01-07T19:15Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements "Chattanooga Lookouts have high expectations for [----] season And finally the Chattanooga Lookouts are opening up their [----] season with high expectations. On their opening day roster the Lookouts will feature five of the seven top prospects in the Dodgers farm system. The Lookouts begin their season Thursday against the Huntsville Stars" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xrXX-Uk9swg) 2013-04-03T11:40Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements "Behind the scenes at Chattanooga's new laser-powered IMAX projection theater The Tennessee Aquarium takes the Times Free Press behind the scenes at the IMAX theater to showcase the venue's new laser projection system which introduces new levels of color and sharpness that were previously impossible to display" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xsrF8skoCPg) 2017-01-06T21:16Z 26.6K followers, 34.5K engagements "Alstom Amazon and US Cavalry adding jobs in Chattanooga area Several major companies are adding new jobs in the area. Alstom is planning to add [--] more jobs at its Chattanooga plant through September. Amazon is adding [---] full-time jobs at its distribution center in Bradley County. And ERMC has purchased U.S. Cavalry. It plans to relocate the company's headquarters to Chattanooga and create [--] - new jobs. Read more on Amazon (http://bit.ly/1pS43Lb) and Alstom (http://bit.ly/1pS49m1)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zG8DU2T87EU) 2014-06-13T11:58Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: Let the government shut down Read Ben's editorial in the Sunday paper or online at timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zi1ATEBH5N4) 2025-09-26T20:21Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements "The last hours of Chattanooga's WFLI "Jet Fli" radio station Barry Courter and Lesley Dale visit legendary Chattanooga radio station WFLI on its last day in operation to meet famous DJs like Tommy Jett and David Carroll and and talk about the station's historic past in the rock music scene" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=--o0O8MBdRA) 2017-03-31T22:46Z 25.4K followers, [----] engagements "A Conversation with Generation Alpha Gen X millennials and Gen Z have had their years in the spotlight so it's time to circle back in the alphabet. Please welcome to the stage Generation Alpha the first worldwide generation born entirely in the 21st century. Folks are just beginning to track these children who have their own language culture and destiny. This and more on November's edition of Chatter magazine: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/nov/04/gen-alpha-the-fall-of-gen-z-and-all-things-skibidi/ Video by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-6eKEKzunlA) 2024-11-01T20:31Z 25.5K followers, [----] engagements "Son of Survivor winner Tina Wesson Taylor Lee Collins dies in crash The son and brother of two Knoxville natives competing in the current season of Survivor has died in a car accident in Chattanooga. 25-year-old Taylor Lee Collins was a passenger in a car that hit a house on South Germantown Road. Collins was thrown from the vehicle and later died of his injuries at the hospital. He was the son of Survivor winner Tina Wesson who is competing with her daughter Katie Collins in the current season. The driver in the wreck was also taken to the hospital but had minor injuries. A police" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-B11eKgNgt4) 2013-12-04T13:41Z 25.4K followers, [----] engagements "Good Samaritans dramatic water rescue caught on video A woman driving on the interstate was frozen in her seat when floodwater currents picked up her vehicle and carried it toward deeper water. Her life seemed in peril until a good Samaritan jumped into the stream and rescued her a witness said. In the face of historic flooding Tuesday evening Troy Plemons an EPB employee driving on the interstate between jobs saved a woman from drowning according to a witness who filmed the whole event. We could see the fear on her face. She couldnt roll down her window couldnt open her door and we could see" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-JYBCQDvDF0) 2025-08-13T23:02Z 26.1K followers, [----] engagements "Lunching with Lyric: Hangry Pinoy Neenuel Pattawi and his wife Everly Guillermo opened a food truck Hangry Pinoy in July [----] to share Filipino food with the Scenic City. His wife helped him come up with the name. "Basically Hangry" Pattawi explained the inspiration to me "which is like hungry and angry at the same time. And as for Pinoy it's kind of like the slang word for Filipino." Read Lyric's full story at the link in our bio. Video by Cassandra Castillo. #nooga #local #mychatt #community #tennessee #tennessee #chattanooga #food #foodie #restaurantscene #hangrypinoy #foodtruck" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-KDOdchY2Ok) 2025-03-20T20:32Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements "Vols have reignited Third Saturday in October rivalry Alabama will host Tennessee in its annual 'Third Saturday in October' rivalry game at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday Oct. [--] at 7:30 p.m. Read more about David Paschall's coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/15/vols-have-reignited-third-saturday-in-october/#/questions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-dZpqYT_yK8) 2025-10-15T21:29Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements "Three area teams are in the BlueCross Bowl Football Championship The BlueCross Bowl begins Thursday and Chattanooga area teams play everyday of the tournament. Baylor and McCallie are facing off for the second time and South Pittsburgs competitive underclassmen are hoping to hold off a much more experienced team. Follow coverage on X Facebook and our sports page for daily championship updates. Video by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #highschoolfootball #fnl #bestofpreps #championship #bluecrossbowl #tournament" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0F47-C6wbZc) 2024-12-04T22:00Z 25K followers, [---] engagements "Opinion: What does Trump know that the former Chattanoogan who directed Tylenol development didnt Read Clint's editorial in this week's Sunday paper or online Sunday at timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0FZS0Fr9tOQ) 2025-09-26T20:20Z 26.2K followers, [--] engagements "Opinion: A century later the Scopes trial is still with us Over [---] years ago one of Americas most sensationalist trials began on July [--] [----] just up the road in Dayton Tennessee. The case known as the Scopes trial pitted local high school biology teacher John T. Scopes against the state of Tennessee. At issue was the Butler Act a state law which banned the public school teaching that man has descended from a lower order of animals. Keep up with the Chattanooga Times and editor Ben Sessoms at TimesFreePress.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0HRwCrTwvlg) 2025-07-10T17:31Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements "EPB trying to determine cause of fire EPB is trying to determine what caused a fire that left more than [-----] customers in the dark Monday night. The fire occurred on a transmission line off 37th Street in Chattanooga. Officials say most residents had power return within an hour" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0K1iKMwhok4) 2015-08-12T13:17Z 26.1K followers, [--] engagements "Exhibit for Chattanoogas Capt. Larry Taylor to open at National Medal of Honor Heritage Center One of Chattanooga's own is the subject of a new exhibit opening Saturday at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Taylor a Chattanooga area native who received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Read more with the link in our bio. Video by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #medalofhonor #honor #purpleheart #silverstar #military #usmilitary #larrytaylor #captlarrytaylor #museum" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0jGDR0EoDig) 2025-03-27T19:22Z 25.4K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Plastic Omnium building Chattanooga plant at Enterprise South An auto supplier says it will build a $65 million dollar plant in Chattanooga and create up to [---] new jobs. Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors is locating its new facility at Enterprise South. The company is purchasing about [--] acres at the industrial park. Plastic Omnium is a tier one supplier for Volkswagen and other major auto manufacturers and it hopes to further expand in Chattanooga in the future. Operations at the new facility will include painting and assembly of components like bumpers and fenders. The company says it will"
YouTube Link 2014-05-23T13:17Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Plastic Omnium breaks ground on Chattanooga plant An auto supplier planning to hire [---] people has broken ground on its new Chattanooga plant. Plastic Omnium is locating its new $70 million dollar factory at Enterprise South. The plant will build bumpers for Volkswagens new SUV as well as for other automakers. Initial hiring has already started but most jobs will be filled - in [----]. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Plastic Omnium Plastic Omnium Chattanooga Plastic Omnium Enterprise South groundbreaking Plastic Omnium groundbreaking Enterprise South Industrial Park OP Chattanooga"
YouTube Link 2014-09-29T13:20Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts owner donates AT&T Field to River City Co. The owner of the Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team is donating AT&T Field to River City Company. Frank Burke has been trying to sell the team franchise for nearly three years now. Donating the stadium to a local nonprofit should make a future deal more attractive to potential buyers. River City officials say their hope is that with a newly updated lease a potential buyer would want the Lookouts to stay in Chattanooga and not move the team. So far two potential deals to sell have fallen through one as recently as July. And Burke"
YouTube Link 2013-11-27T13:33Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts get new Major League Baseball partner The Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team is getting a new major league partner. Its said the Lookouts and the Minnesota Twins could announce a partnership as early as this afternoon. The Lookouts had been an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers since [----]. But this year the Dodgers wanted to hook up with Tulsa instead so they didnt renew their player development contract. Lookouts owner Frank Burke says he appreciates all the Dodgers did for Chattanooga but hes looking forward to starting a relationship with a new - major league team."
YouTube Link 2014-09-17T12:45Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Beaulieu sues Mohawk Industries over copyright infringement Beaulieu is accusing Mohawk Industries of copyright infringement. The carpet company claims its Everclean name was ripped off by its competitor which uses the name Foreverclean. Both carpet lines feature stain-fighting technologies and target pet owners in advertising. Last July Beaulieu sued Mohawk for copyright infringement over the use of the phrase Healthy Home. Now the floormakers are battling in federal court. chattanooga news chattanooga news business Mohawk Industries Mohawk Beaulieu Beaulieu of America Everclean Foreverclean"
YouTube Link 2015-10-09T13:25Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts sold to Jason Freier and John Woods The Chattanooga Lookouts have been sold. Frank Burke is selling his baseball team to John Woods and Jason Freier. Freier is the CEO of Hardball Capital in Atlanta which oversees minor league teams. And Woods graduated from East Ridge High School and attended UTC. The purchase price hasnt been revealed but its believed to be around $13 million dollars. Now the deal must be approved by various baseball leagues - in the coming months. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Chattanooga Lookouts Chattanooga Lookouts sold Chattanooga"
YouTube Link 2014-12-11T14:33Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"The past meets the future at the new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T21:15Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Changes coming to AT&T Field in Chattanooga Lookouts stadium Changes are coming to the Chattanooga Lookouts baseball stadium. The teams new owner will be at AT&T Field Thursday to announce enhancements to the stadium and some new programs. Well have all the details at Timesfreepress.com. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Chattanooga Lookouts AT&T Field AT&T Stadium Chattanooga Lookouts baseball Chattanooga baseball Chattanooga baseball stadium Chattanooga stadium stadium improvements AT&T Field Chattanooga AT&T Stadium Chattanooga sports chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2015-03-25T13:22Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Grundy County's largest pot bust - $37 million of marijuana A deputy in Grundy County stumbled across an enormous marijuana operation while he was walking in the woods. Nearly [-----] pot plants were found worth around $37 million dollars. Sheriff Brent Myers says its probably the largest pot bust in the countys history. He says the operation appears to have been active for years. The private property the pot was found on belongs to a Florida man who rarely visits. Authorities say that have one suspect and believe others were helping out - as well. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2014-08-01T13:05Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum burglary suspect arrested An arrest has been made in the burglary of the Swiss Heritage Museum in Gruetli-Laager. The Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum was robbed earlier this month. Hundreds of antiques went missing. Now 27-year-old Tommy J. James is charged in the investigation. Authorities say some of the stolen items were recovered from his home. The investigation is ongoing. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Stoker Stampfli Farm Museum Stoker-Stampfli Stoker-Stampfli museum Gruetli-Laager Grundy County burglary crime Tommy J. James Tommy James museum"
YouTube Link 2015-11-25T15:19Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Mohawk Industries hoists biggest American flag ever flown in Georgia Five days after Flag Day and [--] days before the Fourth of July Mohawk Industries hoisted the biggest American flag ever flown in Georgia at one of the companys most visible plants along Interstate [--] just south of Mohawks headquarters in Northwest Georgia. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Northwest Georgia Mohawk Industries American flag Interstate [--] Georgia floorcovering flooring business biggest chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Northwest Georgia Mohawk Industries American flag Interstate [--] Georgia"
YouTube Link 2019-06-21T02:33Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"HCA Healthcare buys Grandview Medical Center in Jasper TN HCA Healthcare is buying Grandview Medical Center in Jasper Tennessee. The purchase will add a fifth Chattanooga area hospital to HCA's Parkridge Health System. The 70-bed hospital is currently owned by Nashville-based Capella Healthcare. HCA actually owned the hospital about a decade ago and sold it off in [----]. Now the company is buying it back. Terms of the agreement haven't been disclosed but the sale should be finalized - by March. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee HCA Healthcare Hospital Corporation of America HCA"
YouTube Link 2014-01-15T13:36Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team sold The Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team is being sold. Businessman John Hughes of Warner Robins Georgia is buying the team. The Lookouts has been for sale since the end of the [----] season. Purchasing the Lookouts would include the sale of AT&T Field. Similar franchises have sold in recent years for 12-15 million dollars. Hughes is not expected to relocate the Lookouts. But the transfer of ownership will have to be approved by Major League Baseball Minor League Baseball - and the Southern League. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee John Hughes"
YouTube Link 2014-05-19T12:33Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Mohawk Industries closing Chatsworth GA plant Mohawk Industries is closing its yarn plant in Chatsworth. In August the company plans to move [---] workers to other facilities in north Georgia. The move comes just days after Shaw Industries announced it would close a plant in Valley Head. chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries Chatsworth Mohawk Industries yarn Chatsworth GA Chatsworth Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries closing Mohawk Mohawk Chatsworth Chatsworth Mohawk business Georgia chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries"
YouTube Link 2015-06-10T12:54Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Ferdinand Piech Volkswagen chairman resigns after dispute Volkswagens chairman has resigned after a dispute over the CEO. 78-year-old Ferdinand Piech is a major figure in the German auto industry. Earlier this month he said in an interview that he was distancing himself from chief executive Martin Winterkorn. But that stance was rejected by other board members who said he had not consulted with them. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Ferdinand Piech Ferdinand Piech VW Ferdinand Piech resigns Ferdinand Piech Volkswagen VW chairman Martin Winterkorn VW Volkswagen VW board Volkswagen"
YouTube Link 2015-04-27T13:03Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts stadium takes shape as year-round event space Have you noticed the construction off South Broad Street Here's a behind the scenes look at the progress on Erlanger Park the future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Over a year into construction crews have finished placing steel and are spreading the final underground layers of the field. Read more about Daniel Dassow's coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/09/chattanooga-lookouts-stadium-takes-shape-as-year/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T18:25Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Tennessee Vols vs Kentucky Wildcats Game Preview Tennessee Vols will play Kentucky Wildcats in SEC matchup on Saturday Oct. [--] at 7:45 p.m. in Lexington. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T15:49Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Volkswagen debuts the XL1 world's most fuel-efficient car Volkswagen's new XL1 has made its U.S. debut and it happened in Chattanooga. The auto is said to be the most fuel-efficient and aerodynamic production car in the world. It was unveiled at the Society for Environmental Journalists Conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The XL1 offers up to [---] miles per gallon. Volkswagen VW XL1 VW XL1 Volkswagen XL1 Society for Environmental Journalists Conference most fuel efficient car best gas millage chattanooga news business Volkswagen VW XL1 VW XL1 Volkswagen XL1 Society for"
YouTube Link 2013-10-04T13:41Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Owner levels up Cocoa Asante with scalable vision Ella Livingston is the founder and CEO of Cocoa Asante and has been working for years to create an ethically sourced chocolate company built on real ingredients and real relationships. The past eight years have been about growing her company at her own pace delving deep into customer connections and quality. She said this is the year the company is going to scale to try to address systemic problems in the chocolate industry. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Story by Lyric Lewin Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T21:46Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts Opening Day for the [----] season at AT&T Field Over five hours before first pitch on Opening Day at AT&T Field sunshine gleamed off the sunglasses of Cincinnati Reds No. [--] prospect Noelvi Marte while taking ground balls at his new third base position. On a perfect day for baseball in the Scenic City fans were welcomed back Tuesday to watch the Chattanooga Lookouts where they heard the friendly and iconic greeting from Wanda Goins as they received their programs from the 34-year employee. Southern League baseball returned to town with Chattanooga (2-2) falling 5-2 to the"
YouTube Link 2023-04-12T03:39Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Local group makes pitch to buy Chattanooga Lookouts A local group is making a pitch to buy the Chattanooga Lookouts. The baseball team is already under contract to be sold to a Georgia businessman. But just in case that deal doesn't work out a group of investors led by state house majority leader Gerald McCormick is standing by. The group includes Nashville businessman David Freeman and Ooltewah native Richard Mashburn. Freeman owns the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League. Mashburn lives in Atlanta and owns Mashburn Outdoor. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2014-06-06T10:19Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Mohawk Industries buys IVC Group Mohawk Industries is buying IVC Group which is one of the biggest manufacturers of vinyl tile. Mohawk which is based in Calhoun Georgia is spending $1.2 billion dollars on the deal. IVC is based in Belgium. -The deal should be completed by the end of March. chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries IVC Group IVC IVC Group Mohawk IVC Mohawk buys IVC Mohawk Calhoun Mohawk IVC Group IVC Belgium IVC Dalton Calhoun Georgia business chattanooga news chattanooga news Mohawk Industries Mohawk Industries IVC Group IVC IVC Group Mohawk IVC"
YouTube Link 2015-01-14T14:48Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Teen girl shot after she drove off in patrol car police say A teenage girl was shot by deputies in Cumberland County. The TBI says 19-year-old Victoria Gaw slipped out of her handcuffs in the backseat of a patrol car while officers were arresting her boyfriend. She then hopped behind the wheel and sped toward two officers. She was chased down shot and flown to the UT Medical Center. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Cumberland County Victoria Gaw Victoria Rose Gaw Michael Shawn Walker police car patrol car crime chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Cumberland County Victoria"
YouTube Link 2013-09-13T11:10Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Politics Roundup From a congressional election challenge to local immigration enforcement here are five politics stories from Chattanooga. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #politics #immigration #tennessee #mayor #congressional chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:50Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Mohawk Industries adding [---] new jobs in Dalton Georgia Finally Mohawk Industries is adding more than [---] jobs in North Georgia. The company is spending $85 million dollars to reinvigorate two aging carpet plants in Dalton and Rome. The Rome plant is the last Mohawk facility that still produces spun yarn. The two-year renovation will convert both plants to a newer continuous filament process that consumers prefer. Officials say the expansion is strong evidence that the housing market is continuing to improve. The plant work and the hiring process is expected to begin - early next year."
YouTube Link 2013-12-05T13:31Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Mississippi Braves batter takes hit to head during Chattanooga Lookouts home opener During Tuesday night's home opener for the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field Mississippi Braves batter Hendrik Clementina was hit in the head by a [--] mph fastball from Lookouts pitcher Joe Boyle in the top of the fourth inning. Clementina remained in the game and even came back to line a double in his next time up to bat in the sixth inning of the Braves 5-2 win. Video by Kirbi Ward Read about Opening Day here:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-12T15:54Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"New ICCM World Church Center opens in Chattanooga A new $8.5 million dollar religious training center opening this week in Chattanooga has a foundation built on the Bible. Quite literally. Builders of the headquarters of the International Congress of Churches and Ministers planted a thousand Bibles in the walls ceilings and sidewalks of the new building. The nonprofit offers churches and ministers training including classes on fasting and prayer and a quote "millionaire wealth seminar." Sure the new facility may be inside a former Circuit City store on Lee Highway but it's quite an elegant"
YouTube Link 2013-08-20T12:53Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Bend ownership simplified as original partner bows out The Bend a mixed-use riverfront neighborhood planned in Chattanooga is moving forward with a simpler ownership structure after its lead developer secured a $47.5 million loan and bought out a business partner. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T16:38Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Man's pants catch on fire at Murphy USA gas station Investigators are trying to determine how a man and his vehicle caught on fire while he was pumping gas. The incident happened Monday at the Murphy USA gas station on Greenway View Drive in Brainerd. The 32-year-old man was pumping gas when his pants caught on fire. Thankfully some good Samaritans grabbed a portable fire extinguisher and put out the blaze. The victim received first and second degree burns mostly to his legs and he's expected - to survive"
YouTube Link 2013-11-26T13:21Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Behind the scenes of the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium Have you noticed the construction off South Broad Street Here's a behind the scenes look at the progress on Erlanger Park the future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Over a year into construction crews have finished placing steel and are spreading the final underground layers of the field. Read more about Daniel Dassow's coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/09/chattanooga-lookouts-stadium-takes-shape-as-year/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T17:54Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"New $48 million UTC library opens in Chattanooga UTCs new campus library is about to open. Officials believe the $48 million dollar building will be one of the best college libraries in the South. The five-story structure includes two lecture halls [---] computers and a Starbucks. It will stay open til [--] a.m. and you can even check out laptops. The building which still doesnt have a name is [--] percent larger than the library it replaces. In fact UTC is still trying to figure out what to do with Lupton Library which was built in [----]. Now [--] years later the schools new library is set to open -"
YouTube Link 2014-12-11T14:55Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Update - May [--] [----] Catoosa County shut down a three-day motorcycle rally planned this weekend. The county denied a permit request for the Party at the Peavine. County administrator James Davis said the event sounds similar to a [----] rally where people walked around naked had sex in public and porn was projected on screens large enough to be seen from the interstate. Davis also says the organizers Gerald Drain and Kenny Cross made multiple mistakes on their permit application. Even though the [----] event was organized by a different group it was held on Drains land. The organizers"
YouTube Link 2015-05-22T11:29Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Rhea County teacher resigns amid student misconduct investigation A Rhea County High School teacher has resigned amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student. 10th grade biology teacher Robert Capps resigned earlier this month. Capps graduated from Rhea County High in [----] and worked for the school system for about eight years. Superintendent Jerry Levengood says he received a report of a possible inappropriate relationship over the summer. Capps hasn't been arrested or charged but deputies say the investigation is ongoing. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Rhea County"
YouTube Link 2013-08-27T12:13Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Sheriff's office forced to pay Bitcoin ransom to access its own files A sheriffs office in Middle Tennessee has paid a ransom in bitcoin after a malicious computer program blocked access to their files. The Dickson County Sheriffs office was locked out of autopsy reports witness statements and crime scene photos. After consulting with the FBI the agency determined the only way to get the files back was to pay the asking price: $500 dollars in bitcoins. Officials dont think the office was targeted but that someone in the department - just clicked on a bad ad. chattanooga news chattanooga news"
YouTube Link 2014-11-14T14:58Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Georgia's 14th District Special Election Explainer On March 10th residents who live in Georgia's 14th District will have the chance to vote in a special election on who represents them in Congress. Read the full coverage by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T22:39Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"HomeServe adding [---] jobs in Chattanooga In business news HomeServe is adding more than [---] jobs in Chattanooga. The company which provides emergency home repair service plans is boosting its head count here to [---] workers. Homeserve is holding a job fair today and Thursday at its local office. Starting pay will range from [--] to [--] dollars an hour. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee HomeServe new jobs jobs work job fair HomeServe Chattanooga business chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee HomeServe new jobs jobs work job fair HomeServe Chattanooga business"
YouTube Link 2013-06-05T11:50Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Georgia woman Laura Mullis wins lottery for the third time A Chickamauga woman has won the lottery for the third time. 71-year-old Laura Mullis just won $140000 dollars. Her first win came [--] years ago when she won nearly fifty thousand. Several years later she won another thousand dollars. Now Mullis says she's not sure what she'll do with the money but she may do -- a bit of investing. chattanooga news chattanooga news Chickamauga Chickamauga Georgia Laura Mullis lottery jackpot Georgia Lottery money win win the lottery chattanooga news chattanooga news Chickamauga Chickamauga Georgia Laura"
YouTube Link 2013-10-10T12:01Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Update - June [--] [----] Chattanooga is indeed the best town ever. The scenic city is now a two-time winner of the Outside magazine contest. We defeated Port Angeles Washington with more than [--] percent of the vote. Chattanoogas won the competition both times its been in the running and is the only city to win twice. _____ The Riverbend Festival starts tonight and with a few changes. First you cant go early and claim a spot near the waterfront. No one will be let in to that area until [--] p.m. Theres also now two acts on the Coke Stage. Tonight St. Paul and the Broken Bones begins at"
YouTube Link 2015-06-05T11:35Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Dixie Group market value loses $36 million in one day The Dixie Group had a terrible day on Wall Street Thursday. The local carpet makers stock lost more than a quarter of its value. Dixies market value plunged more than $36 million dollars in one day. It happened after the companys quarterly revenue fell $7 million dollars short of expectations. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Dixie Group Dixie Group Chattanooga Dixie Group stock Dixie Group market value stock market stock business chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Dixie Group Dixie Group Chattanooga Dixie Group stock"
YouTube Link 2015-10-30T13:46Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"What does Raccoon Mountain do Deep in the heart of Raccoon Mountain overlooking downtown Chattanooga is a power plant that can generate enough electricity for around [--] million homes. Here's how the plant works and why it's so valuable to its owner the Tennessee Valley Authority which produces and sells the electricity Chattanoogans use every day. Read more about TVA by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T21:14Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Skydiver crashes into Chattanooga Lookouts baseball stadium A skydiver was injured as he parachuted into the Chattanooga Lookouts stadium for the season opener. Justin Silvia was one of two members of the Chattanooga Skydiving Company who were making the jump to usher in a new season. He slammed into center field and stayed there for [--] minutes before being taken off on a stretcher and giving the crowd a thumbs-up. Silvia and his family own the Chattanooga Skydiving Company. He reportedly suffered a broken femur and is listed in stable condition. The Lookouts ended up losing the game [--] to 7"
YouTube Link 2014-04-04T12:17Z 26.8K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Unum CEO Tom Watjen retires Unum CEO Tom Watjen is retiring after more than a dozen years leading the company. Watjen is Chattanoogas highest-paid CEO. In [----] his compensation was worth close to $14 million dollars. 60-year-old Thomas R. Watjen will become chairman of the companys board of directors. And Unums chief financial officer Rick McKenney will become the companys new CEO starting April 1st. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Tom Watjen CEO Tom Watjen Tom Watjen Unum Unum Unum Chattanooga Unum CEO Tom Watjen Chattanooga Tom Watjen retires Unum Tom Watjen Rick McKenney Rick"
YouTube Link 2015-02-04T13:23Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Shipt grocery delivery service expands into Chattanooga An app-based grocery delivery service is expanding into Chattanooga. Birmingham-based Shipt plans to start delivering groceries from Publix stores in Chattanooga on December 30th. A normal annual membership costs ninety-nine dollars but you can sign up for half price prior to launch. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee grocery delivery grocery delivery service delivery service Chattanooga grocery delivery Chattanooga delivery service Chattanooga delivery business Shipt Shipt app Shipt delivery Shipt Birmingham chattanooga news"
YouTube Link 2015-12-11T15:37Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"United Community Bank buys Palmetto Bank United Community Bank is buying Palmetto Bancshares. Palmetto is the third biggest bank based in South Carolina. United is spending $240 million dollars on the deal. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee United Community Bank United Community Bank Palmetto United Palmetto Palmetto Bancshares Palmetto Bank Palmetto Bank South Carolina business banking bank chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee United Community Bank United Community Bank Palmetto United Palmetto Palmetto Bancshares Palmetto Bank Palmetto Bank South Carolina business banking"
YouTube Link 2015-04-23T13:39Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Will Wade's UTC Mocs lose to Davidson in basketball In sports news Davidson dominated the Chattanooga Mocs in basketball last night [--] to [--]. The loss interrupted UTC's 10-game winning streak. Coach Will Wade said quote "I'm disappointed and trying to figure out how - we pick up the pieces." chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee sports Chattanooga Mocs UTC Mocs Davidson Mocs basketball UTC basketball Coach Will Wade Will Wade UTC chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee sports Chattanooga Mocs UTC Mocs Davidson Mocs basketball UTC basketball Coach Will Wade Will Wade UTC"
YouTube Link 2014-01-31T14:10Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"UTC sends out message warning of potential active shooter The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sent a message to students warning of a potential active shooter at the campus' university center or library. "Run. Hide. Fight. More information forthcoming" the text at 12:42 p.m. said. The Hamilton County emergency alert system followed up at 12:50 p.m. "Attention" it said. "UTC Campus is in current LOCK DOWN. Please avoid the UTC Campus until further notice" Visit TimesFreePress.com for updates. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T17:27Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Nearly [---] people across Chattanooga protest ICE On Wednesday nearly [---] people protested against Immigration and Customs Enforcement at multiple events in Chattanooga area after Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by ICE officers in two separate incidents in Minneapolis this month. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse and Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T22:16Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"300 fake IDs used to get illegal aliens jobs in Cleveland About [---] fake IDs were used to get unauthorized workers jobs at a furniture maker in Cleveland. [---] employees at Jackson Furniture Industries in Bradley County lost their jobs after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flagged their paperwork. And yet most were not arrested or deported. In fact many of the workers who used fake documents will be able to continue to live and work in the United States despite being identified by the government as unauthorized. Now days unless you're an illegal alien with a violent criminal history"
YouTube Link 2013-07-01T12:04Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Ex-NFL player accused of murder in Ooltewah to remain in jail without bond The ex-NFL player accused of murder and evidence tampering charges in Ooltewah after allegedly killing his girlfriend will not be able to bond out of jail in Hamilton County after his first court appearance Wednesday. Video by Mason Edwards Edited by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T16:03Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Update - November [--] [----] We're all on winter storm watch with the threat of snow covering the region tonight. The storm could have a major affect on the Thanksgiving travel period. Accumulation in the Chattanooga area could be up to [---] inches. We'll also see lows in the mid-20s on Wednesday and Thursday night. If you're traveling tomorrow you'll probably want to put it off until later in the day when the snow subsides. Now - if you're headed south or to Nashville you probably won't see too much extreme weather. But if you're going north you'll want to take caution. The Knoxville"
YouTube Link 2013-11-26T12:28Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"'No Kings' protest in Chattanooga Event organizers estimated about [----] people attended the morning rally at Miller Park held from [--] to [--] a.m. to protest what participants described as authoritarian tendencies within President Donald Trump's administration. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/18/no-kings-organizers-said-thousands-filled-miller/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-10-18T17:39Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Food Scene: Attack of the Tatsu team opening new restaurant next door Owner Daniel Starkey has acquired the former location of Lil Mama's which is directly next to Attack of the Tatsu in Patten Square. Construction is underway and the two spaces will be connected via an internal doorway leading guests from the main entrance of Attack of the Tatsu into the new space. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T21:09Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Residents urged to stay away from Chattanooga Nazi rally Those opposing the neo-Nazi rally planned at the Hamilton County Courthouse this weekend are being urged to stay away. National Socialist Movement leader Jeff Schoep says only those genuinely interested in learning more should attend the rally at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. The NAACP is also urging people to stay away and refrain from contact with the group in the name of public safety. Nevertheless at least one self-proclaimed peaceful rally has also been scheduled for the same time. The organizers of the counter-rally have used Facebook"
YouTube Link 2014-04-22T12:53Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Signal Mountain Walmart getting Murphy USA gas station Signal Mountains Wal-Mart is getting a Murphy gas station. Construction has already begun and work should take about two and a half months"
YouTube Link 2015-06-15T13:21Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Gun law no protection against losing your job Despite a new state law Tennessee employers still can fire workers who store gun in vehicles parked on employer property State Attorney General Robert Cooper says. The legal analysis has reignited debate over the impact of the so-called "guns in parking lots" bill passed earlier this year by state lawmakers. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee guns in parking lots Attorney General Robert Cooper politics chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee guns in parking lots Attorney General Robert Cooper politics"
YouTube Link 2013-05-30T11:27Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Iris will be Chattanoogas highest rooftop bar Not a single person in the Scenic City will partake in the gloriously panoramic view from the Iris rooftop without a small camera phone obstructing their view. It is a luscious 270-degree rooftop that begs to be photographed. It is made to be consumed by you and that tiny rectangle of glass. You can read more about the food served at The Waymark's rooftop bar Iris and the cocktail lounge The Vault in Lyric's story online. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T19:36Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Patten and Patten in Chattanooga splits up Chattanooga's oldest investment firm is splitting up. 73-year-old twin brothers Bryan and Cartter Patten have signed an agreement to go their separate ways. Both called the break up of Patten and Patten a friendly separation. Cartter is joining with his daughter Ashlee to start the Patten Group. The rest of the firm's managers will stay - at Patten and Patten. chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee Patten Group Patten Group Chattanooga Patten and Patten Patten and Patten Chattanooga Patten and Patten investment firm Cartter Patten Bryan Patten"
YouTube Link 2014-04-02T13:01Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements
"What is happening with UAW and Volkswagen in Chattanooga After a monthslong stalemate Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement on a final contract that the union said includes some key concessions from the company. However it doesn't accomplish everything. Read more about UAW and Volkswagen https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/david-floyd/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T22:29Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga skate park project may get up to $3M from anonymous donor Chattanooga's multimillion dollar skate park renovations may get up to an additional $3 million from an anonymous donor. The city's Chatt Town Skate Park near Finley Stadium will be renovated with fresh skating structures as well as new bathrooms HVAC in buildings landscaping and new shade structures. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T20:56Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"TN House votes to require citizenship test for all students The Tennessee House has approved a bill requiring students to pass the U.S. Citizenship test before they graduate. The measure has come under fire for adding yet another mandatory test. But students will be able to take it as many times as necessary to pass. The bill now goes before the Senate"
YouTube Link 2015-04-21T13:32Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga's Grateful Gobbler 5k walk and run Early Thursday before their Thanksgiving meals participants lined up to take part in the 26th Annual Grateful Gobbler 5K walk and run to benefit the Maclellan Shelter for Families in Coolidge Park. Photos and video clips by Matt Hamilton Video edited by Brynn Meisse #Thanksgiving #GratefulGobbler5K #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #city"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T21:14Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"How the federal government shutdown impacts Chattanoogans Heres how the government shutdown has directly affected Chattanooga so far. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/21/shutdown-could-delay-food-aid-for-34k-in-hamilton/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T17:51Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Tent stolen from tent revival Pastor William Dick says The tent has been stolen from a tent revival in Sequatchie County. A local pastor with Messiah Bondservant Ministries had been hosting revival in the Whitwell area for the last week but on Monday someone took off with the $3000 dollar tent. Crosses chairs and a podium were knocked over and Bibles were left on the ground. And hundreds of dollars in cables rope and lighting were taken. Pastor William Dick said the group started getting threats a day after the revival started in the Cartwright neighborhood. The pastor says he's praying for"
YouTube Link 2013-09-24T12:06Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Chattanooga Times Free Press Christmas tree decorating contest Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Times Free Press. Here's a look at Christmas trees decorated for our annual office competition. This year the newsroom won with its Dolly Parton themed tree. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T20:24Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Novonix prepares to take on China from custom-built Chattanooga factory What began as an Australian tech company is now a Chattanooga-based manufacturer preparing to face China head-on in a battle to supply the U.S. with a critical ingredient in batteries that power electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/14/novonix-prepares-to-take-on-china-from-custom/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T16:12Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Hamilton County school board approves five mental health providers Families will now have multiple choices for their child to receive counseling at school after the Hamilton County Board of Education approved agreements Thursday with five mental health providers to offer school-based services to students. Read the full story by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #mentalhealth #schoolboard #hamiltoncounty #chattanooga"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T17:40Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Opinion: Trump's odd speech to military generals admirals more confusing than illuminating Did you happen to catch the speech President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave to a room full of generals and admirals flown in from around the world last week Read more about Clint Cooper's editorials on our website https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T19:43Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Food Scene: Torikaya opening in February in Chattanooga In February [----] Torikaya will open at [----] Houston St. Suite [---]. This restaurant from the Kals Group will draw inspiration from the Japanese yakitori concept which is a way of grilling chicken on skewers over charcoal. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/06/food-scene-torikaya-opening-in-february/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T23:55Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Dog left to die after scrotum cut off A local vet says someone tried to cut off a dog's scrotum and then left the dog on the side of the road. A passerby spotted the animal which was mutilated barely responsive and lying in a pool of blood and rushed it to an animal clinic just in time. A veterinarian says she believes the cut was an attempt to neuter the dog and repairing the damage will take plenty of surgery. Otherwise the dog will have to be euthanized. You can help donate to the cause by calling Wally's Friends at 877-9966"
YouTube Link 2013-08-16T12:41Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"HP Pelzer hiring [---] people for new Athens TN plant In business news a German automotive company is putting a $28 million plant in Athens Tennessee where it plans to hire [---] people. The new 185000-square-foot HP Pelzer plant will supply soundproofing and interior trim parts to Volkswagen in Chattanooga. The company aims to be in production in November. Pelzer's new plant is the second major supplier announcement in McMinn County this year. In January parts supplier Denso unveiled plans to add [---] jobs and invest $50 million dollars into its Athens facility"
YouTube Link 2013-04-16T11:32Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"CapitalMark Bank bought by Nashvilles Pinnacle Bank Chattanoogas fastest-growing bank has been sold. CapitalMark is being purchased by Nashvilles Pinnacle Bank for $187 million dollars. The combined bank will have assets of $7 billion dollars. Its the third sale of a Chattanooga-based bank in the past four months. In March Atlantic Capital announced plans to acquire FSG. And in December SmartBank said it would merge with Cornerstone"
YouTube Link 2015-04-08T13:49Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: We need a bold political vision that tackles inequity In a polarized time such as this deep divisions along the lines of race gender and income have come to the surface accelerating to the point where we now accept the unacceptable embrace what was once unthinkable as demands for meaningful change are left unmet by a void in transformational political leadership. Read Ben Sessoms' editorials https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T18:10Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Incumbent State Rep. John Deffenbaugh R-Lookout Mountain debates Colton Moore Incumbent State Rep. John Deffenbaugh R-Lookout Mountain debated Colton Moore in an event at the Dade County Public Library on April [--]. The two will face each other in the Republican primary May [--]. KWN-TV televised the debate. Video provided courtesy of KWN-TV"
YouTube Link 2018-04-21T04:11Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"No Kings protest in Chattanooga to target Trump policies Chattanooga is among the more than [----] U.S. cities where organizers are planning a No Kings protest Saturday the same day as President Donald Trumps 79th birthday and his planned military parade. Video by Mason Edwards and Matt Hamilton"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T18:10Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Opinion: Marjorie Taylor Greenes turn reveals the Republican Partys weak position Once again Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is making national news. This time however the public attention is not due to the lawmakers typical political persona: antisemitic weather conspiracies failing to read deeply consequential legislation supporting executions of Democratic politicians among many other stunts and statements over the years from the right-wing Republican hailing from North Georgia. Read more about Ben Sessoms' editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T14:41Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Jaycee Towers evacuated after fire in Chattanooga For the second time in less than a year scores of elderly and disabled residents have been evacuated from a downtown high-rise after a fire. The 18-story Jaycee Towers was cleared after an electrical fire in the mechanical room on Monday. Approximately [---] residents were removed from the tower. Many were sent to emergency shelters overnight. The situation caused flashbacks to an electrical fire at Patten Towers last May that sent over [---] residents to shelters for more than a week. But this time - repairs are being made quickly and plans are"
YouTube Link 2014-03-18T12:38Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Local historians concerned about Hamilton County plans for historic Black cemetery Local historians are racing to unearth more knowledge about a neglected cemetery near Ooltewah as Hamilton County officials plan to build a road extension that may affect the area. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/13/local-historians-concerned-about-hamilton-county/ Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T22:01Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Were incentives for VW SUV in Chattanooga excessive A watchdog group is calling the new round of incentives given to Volkswagen excessive. VW got $274 million dollars in government aid to build a new SUV at its Chattanooga plant. But Philip Mattera with Good Jobs First says the city county and state may have overpaid. The incentives amount to nearly $140000 dollars in taxpayer money per job created. Mattera says anything more than $50000 per job is excessive. Both the city and county may dip into financial reserves to pay - for the incentives"
YouTube Link 2014-07-25T13:02Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Activist protests against killing of Summerville beavers by city government After the Summerville City Council authorized the trapping and killing of beavers to prevent flooding believed to be caused by their dams an activist has taken it upon herself to try to save the animals -- staging protests and presenting alternate solutions to the council. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/20/activist-protests-against-killing-of-summerville/#/questions Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T19:11Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Hamilton County pushing Enterprise South McDonald Farm land swap Chattanooga and Hamilton County leaders are working to cement a deal that would allow industrial development on part of the nature park land at Enterprise South while moving part of the county-owned McDonald Farm into park status. Read more about this on our website https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/08/hamilton-county-pushing-enterprise-south-mcdonald/#/questions"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T21:45Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Death Investigation on Signal Mountain at Clare Hetzler's house The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office is investigating a death on Signal Mountain. The probe is happening at [----] Balmoral Drive. That property belongs to James Strauss and Clare Hetzler. Well have more details at Timesfreepress.com as they develop"
YouTube Link 2015-04-13T15:51Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"UTC hazing incidents caught on camera no charges to follow Two University of Tennessee at Chattanooga fraternity pledges endured hazing so severe that it left burns requiring skin grafts and newly obtained records reveal that pledges also suffered water torture laid down on a bed of mousetraps were dragged behind a car in a trash can squeezed lemon into their eyes and had golf balls teed off their exposed rear ends. https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/aug/20/no-charges-in-utc-frat-hazing-incident/"
YouTube Link 2025-08-20T23:11Z 26.8K followers, 12.4K engagements
"CSLA Chattanooga protest at Hamilton County Courthouse Supporters of the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts are protesting non-stop at the Hamilton County Courthouse. CSLA students and faculty have been asking for a new building for at least [--] years. Last week they were told no once again as Mayor Jim Coppinger proposed spending money on other schools instead. A new building for CSLA would cost about $40 million dollars. But supporters say the magnet school doesn't have a big enough voice in the county because students come from every district instead of just one. Protestors plan to"
YouTube Link 2014-03-24T12:39Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Memorial Hospital Chattanooga unveils $85 million heart center Memorial Hospital has unveiled its new $85 million heart center as part of a $318 million expansion. The seven story facility has been under construction for the past three years. Medical staff will start moving in June 28th and patients will be treated there starting June 30th. A grand opening for the community including free screenings and tours will be held from [--] to [--] p.m. - on Saturday. Read more: http://bit.ly/1s2xD4M"
YouTube Link 2014-06-10T12:28Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Robert Doggart ordered to be tested for insanity A judge has ordered that the Signal man accused of plotting to kill Muslims be tested for insanity. Magistrate Susan Lee commanded that Robert Doggart undergo a 45-day mental health evaluation. Doggart ran for Congress in [----] and allegedly spent months planning an attack on a New York community called Islamberg"
YouTube Link 2016-01-20T17:07Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga football playoff games Ready for this weeks Chattanooga area football playoff games Full coverage of the games can be found by visiting the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #mccallie #baylor #highschoolfootball #playoffs"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T18:18Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Chattanooga named 'the next Silicon Valley' Slate Magazine says Chattanooga is one of the next Silicon Valleys. The magazine identified [--] cities around the world that fit the mold and Chattanooga was the only one in the Southeast United States. The cities were all selected on four basic ingredients: easy research money easy startup money mobility and patience"
YouTube Link 2013-12-31T13:23Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Beignets & Brew opened a new location The beignet is a perfect example of food evolution. The little fritter that the French brought with them to Louisiana in the 1700s became the beloved square doughnut covered in powdered sugar that you could order from Caf Du Monde in New Orleans in [----]. Now you can pull through a drive through on Shallowford Road to order a box of [--] at Beignets and Brew. Read the full story at the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #beignet #brew #coffee #chattanooga #food #tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T19:35Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Videos of the Year for Chattanooga Times Free Press Here's a look at some of our favorite videos from the year. Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T18:00Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson says he's victim of identity theft Bradley Countys sheriff says hes the victim of identity theft. Eric Watson says expert criminals targeted him and his deputies. His personal Facebook page was hacked and a sheriffs office credit card was accessed by unauthorized persons. Watson also says his name and personal information were used in an emergency room for medical treatment. His deputies names have also been used in a telephone scam. He says it shows that anyone can be a victim"
YouTube Link 2015-11-17T19:09Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Lookout Valley triple murder - Jake Lang Caleb Boozer Jon E Morris killed One suspect is in custody and police are looking for more after a bloody triple homicide in Lookout Valley. It happened around [--] p.m. Wednesday at an RV near Kellys Ferry Road. The lone survivor 16-year-old Michael Callen said he was at the motor home when multiple gunmen opened fire. In the midst of the gunfire he was hit but he was able to make it back to his home alive. The victims killed were identified as 53-year-old Jake Lang 29-year-old Caleb Boozer and 24-year-old Jon E. Morris. It remains unclear what led up to"
YouTube Link 2014-04-11T12:16Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga father-daughter team builds sophisticated aircraft Since officially beginning to unpack the kit on Christmas Day [----] the Twitchells have completed the project in stages beginning with the tail and working forward. Attaching the panels with rivets was one of the most laborious chores while lowering a six-cylinder 540-cubic-inch motor into the engine bay was one of the most tedious. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/30/life-stories-father-daughter-team-builds/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T18:07Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Pregnant mom arrested after baby starved to death - Brittany Marie Wiest A pregnant Tennessee mom has been arrested in her babys starvation death. Smyrna police found the unresponsive two-month-old at Village Crest Apartments last year. Police say 21-year-old Brittany Marie Wiest and her boyfriend Michael Withers were inside the apartment at the time. Wiest has been charged with aggravated child abuse and felony murder. Her bond has been set at $100000 dollars"
YouTube Link 2015-02-05T12:35Z 26.4K followers, 10.3K engagements
"An inside look at Nokian Tyres plant in Dayton Tennessee Nokian Tyres has more than [---] employees and produces a few million tires a year in this plant. The Dayton plant is the Finnish company's only factory in North America. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T18:55Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Tennessee American Water new basin sedimentation time lapse For the second time in the past five years Chattanoogas biggest water utility has replaced one of its aging sedimentation ponds to help upgrade its water purification. Contributed video from Tennessee American Water"
YouTube Link 2021-02-02T15:49Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"New $31 million hotel planned in Chattanooga Bank Building A new $31 million dollar hotel is being planned for downtown Chattanooga. Developers want to remake the 10-story Chattanooga Bank Building as a 150-room hotel with two restaurants. If successful it would be one of the most expensive hotels ever in the city. Construction is set to begin next year with the hotel opening - in 2016"
YouTube Link 2014-12-19T14:34Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Clevelands Tall Betsy lore dates back to at least [----] The story of Tall Betsy an urban legend in Cleveland Tennessee. The Woman in Black has again made her appearance in Cleveland and a deathly fear has seized the minds not only of the little children who clinging to their mothers knee listen with wild-eyed wonder to the mysterious tales told of this ghostly shade but the young girls in their teens are afraid to go from parlor to kitchen for fear of seeing this super-natural sight. Read Ben Benton's full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-benton/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T21:19Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management speaks on flooding in Chattanooga area Read the story online: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/aug/12/flooding-causes-problems-evacuations-in/ Video by Mason Edwards"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T01:39Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Hamilton County vehicle registration kiosks Hamilton County Clerks office launched new kiosks at three Food City locations around the county where people can register their vehicles. Read the full story in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #vehicleregistration #foodcity #hamiltoncounty"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T17:15Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"All-star landscape architects keep raw look for Chattanooga Lookouts stadium A behind the scenes look of an Read Daniel Dassow's coverage of the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/daniel-dassow/ Edited by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T21:13Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"UTC sends out message warning of potential active shooter The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sent a message to students warning of a potential active shooter at the campus' university center or library. "Run. Hide. Fight. More information forthcoming" the text at 12:42 p.m. said. The Hamilton County emergency alert system followed up at 12:50 p.m. "Attention" it said. "UTC Campus is in current LOCK DOWN. Please avoid the UTC Campus until further notice" For updates visit Time FreePress.com"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T17:38Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Whats Opella See rare look at Chattanooga plants making Dulcolax Icy Hot Chattanooga is the only U.S. manufacturing site for Opella the worlds third-largest maker of over-the-counter health care products but few people outside the company know that name. The Chattanooga Times Free Press got a rare tour of the companys plant covering more than one million square feet across the city. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/01/whats-opella-see-rare-look-at-chattanooga-plants/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanoga #business #opella #sanofi"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T19:32Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"New UTC Police Department K-9 Sgt. Sophie making a difference on campus In place of the typical "Do not pet" patch on vests worn by service dogs and K-9 officers the newest sworn member of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department has a patch that asks for attention"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T19:46Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Food Scene: MainX24 hosting mini street food festival in Chattanooga's Southside What a delight to be around hundreds of local Chattanoogans who are just as excited about local food as you are Cowart Street was decorated with red flags waving in the wind great music cold beer and [--] of the best chefs in the city serving hot and delicious classics. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/02/food-scene-mainx24-hosing-mini-street-food/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T22:35Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Data center could be built in old Hamilton County jails basement As part of a proposal for a music and movie studio in downtown Chattanooga a developer may put a data center in the basement of the old Hamilton County Jail. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/09/data-center-could-be-built-in-old-hamilton-county/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T21:05Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Chattanooga Update - June [--] [----] A Rossville man has been accused of several sex crimes against children including molestation and rape. Police say 28-year-old Christopher Holmes showed off nude photos of kids on his cell phone around his apartment complex. Authorities say Holmes had molested some of those pictured on his phone ranging from a toddler to teenagers. Detectives say the investigation is still under way and they expect even more victims - to come forward. _____ Police say a woman has been murdered and dismembered in Coffee County. Authorities say 37-year-old Gregory Scott Hale"
YouTube Link 2014-06-10T11:54Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Coca-Cola looking at $62 million expansion in Chattanooga Coca-Cola is looking at a $62 million dollar expansion in Chattanooga. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company says it may build a [------] foot distribution and sales facility here. But officials say Chattanooga is just one of a handful of cities in the running for the expansion. And vice president Darren Hodges says the company is having a hard time finding property here that will accommodate the expansion. If successful it would be the city's biggest project in more than three years. The facility is expected to create [--] - new jobs"
YouTube Link 2014-03-05T13:14Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Lodge Cast Iron factory tour An inside look at the Lodge Cast Iron factory. Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T22:41Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: No to White House press control Youve heard by now that the Trump White House has said henceforth it will choose which news outlets will be included in the press pool that covers the president. Read more on this topic on this Sunday's Free Press editorial by Clint Cooper. Video by Cassandra Castillo #local #mychatt #timesfreepress #chattanooga #community #nooga #tennessee #opinion #freepress #whitehouse #press #authoritarian #whitehousepress #trump #presidenttrump #apnews"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T17:00Z 25.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Chattanooga marks [--] years since domestic terrorism attack that killed five service members Video by Mason Edwards edited by Tierra Hayes Photo by Abby White"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T01:46Z 26.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Small Business: A closer look into Belle Chocolates Brendan Patrick has been running his business Belle Chocolates since [----] his chocolate can be bought straight from his website or found in local places like Keystone or Pedestrian Wine and Cheese Shop. Video by Brynn Meisse Music by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T20:53Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: To upend the oligarchy the Democratic Party needs more fight In the decades preceding the Civil War in the 1860s a nefarious force had taken root in Washington D.C. from the halls of Congress to the U.S. Supreme Court to the White House. That force was what contemporaries and modern historians call the slave power or the slave oligarchy. Read more about Ben Sessoms' editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T18:10Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Seoul restaurant offers both Korean and Vietnamese cuisines Sarah Kim has owned and run the restaurant Seoul Cuisine for [--] years. In an unassuming strip mall Kims restaurant serves both Korean classics like galbi (grilled beef short rib) and dumplings while also adding in some Vietnamese dishes. She has a plentiful selection of pho the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup filled with your choice of meat and lots of lime basil and bean sprouts. Read more of Lyrics story at the link in bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #seoulcuisine #koreanfood #vietnamesefood #chattanooga #food"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T17:17Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Tennessee Vols vs New Mexico State Game Preview Tennessee Vols will play New Mexico State on Saturday Nov. [--] at 4:15 p.m. inside Neyland Stadium on the SEC Network. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #tennesseevols #CollegeFootball #sec #football #timesfreepress #local #communtiy #vols"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T22:11Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts look a lot like the L.A. Dodgers The Chattanooga Lookouts are just a few months away from their first season as affiliates of the Minnesota Twins. However theyll still look a lot like the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thats because theyll be wearing the same uniforms this year theyve had since [----]. The teams manager says it was simply a timing issue for the uniform company"
YouTube Link 2015-02-11T14:16Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Clevelands Tall Betsy lore dates back to at least [----] The story of Tall Betsy an urban legend in Cleveland Tennessee. The Woman in Black has again made her appearance in Cleveland and a deathly fear has seized the minds not only of the little children who clinging to their mothers knee listen with wild-eyed wonder to the mysterious tales told of this ghostly shade but the young girls in their teens are afraid to go from parlor to kitchen for fear of seeing this super-natural sight. Read Ben Benton's full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-benton/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T19:00Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Naturalization Ceremony takes place in Chattanooga The Eastern District of Tennessee held two Naturalization ceremonies on Tuesday Nov. [--] in the Third Floor Courtroom of the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building. Video by Brynn Meisse #tennessee #immigration #naturalization #uscitizenship"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T15:37Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Quantum hub draws Vanderbilt presence in Chattanooga Hundreds of Vanderbilt University faculty and students will live and work in Chattanooga at a quantum institute launched through a partnership with EPB after Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and other officials invited the powerhouse university to work with the local utility. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/10/quantum-hub-draws-vanderbilt-presence-in/ Video by Brynn Meisse Staff Animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T22:18Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Labor dispute at Mueller Co. in Chattanooga Community organizer Marie Mott organized and spoke at a news conference alongside members of United Steelworkers Union Local [----] outside the Mueller Co. plant in Chattanooga on Tuesday Nov. [--] [----]. (Video by staff photographer Matt Hamilton) Read more: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2023/nov/28/union-questions-rehiring-process-at-chattanoogas/"
YouTube Link 2023-11-29T01:23Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Chickamauga lock project may be dead in the water New questions are being raised about whether the Chickamauga lock will ever be finished. The project has been left out of the U.S. budget proposal for next year. Thats because of a new cost-benefit study showing construction costs have more than doubled while usage has fallen nearly [--] percent. Companies say theyre reluctant to invest in river shipping because of uncertainty over the long-term future of the lock"
YouTube Link 2015-08-12T13:07Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Asian carp jumping in Kentucky Scores of fish jumped into the air inside Western Kentucky's Barkley Lock"
YouTube Link 2019-08-09T20:42Z 26.6K followers, 2.1M engagements
"Cleveland TN police get third chief in four days The Cleveland Police Department now has its third chief in just four days. City Manager Janice Casteel has appointed Captain Mark Gibson as interim police chief. The change comes after a state agency told Casteel she wasnt allowed to serve as chief. Meanwhile the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now involved in the case of Cleveland police officer Jeff Griggs. Griggs has been arrested twice since he discovered his wife allegedly kissing police chief Dennis Maddux in a parked car. Griggs will appear in court March 17th"
YouTube Link 2015-03-05T15:10Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"TVA executive paid [--] times Obama's salary TVA's new CEO is being paid about [--] percent more than his predecessor. Bill Johnson has made close to $6 million dollars since he started his job in January. The utility's previous CEO made just $4 million dollars and that was in his last full year on the job. The new figures make Johnson the highest paid federal government employee in the country - he makes about [--] times as much as President Obama. But his pay is still below the industry average for utility CEOs. But [--] percent of people who voted in our online poll say they think - he's overpaid."
YouTube Link 2013-11-19T10:48Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"New to mountain driving Check out tips from a Signal Mountain expert The Times Free Press took a ride up the W Road with Signal Mountain resident Nelson Irvine. Irvine [--] has lived on Signal Mountain for [--] years and grew up on Lookout Mountain. He said that those new to the mountains do not always know about the unwritten courtesies of the hairpin switchbacks and roundabouts"
YouTube Link 2023-08-17T21:29Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Tennessee may scrap $38 million computer system Tennessee may end up scrapping a $38 million dollar unfinished computer system. The system was supposed to determine Medicaid eligibility for the Department of Human Services. It was meant to be finished more than a year ago. Instead its faced numerous delays. Now TennCare has spent a million dollars to hire a consulting firm to decide what to do. The agency hopes to reach a decision - by the end of the month"
YouTube Link 2014-12-10T15:58Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Wacker VP on why seven people were hospitalized Mary-Beth Hudson vice president and site manager for Wacker and Troy Spence director of Bradley County Emergency Management Agency respond to why seven people were taken to the hospital for irritations"
YouTube Link 2017-09-08T15:49Z 26.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Chattanooga man breaks world travel record Michael and Angela Ballard mid-lifers who are fueled by wanderlust this year completed a trip from the southern tip of Africa to the northernmost point in Norway over [-----] miles without ever getting on an airplane. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/16/kennedy-chattanooga-man-breaks-world-travel-record/#/questions Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T19:02Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Chattanooga tow operator accused of [--] charges sees case move to grand jury Breaking news reporter Mason Edwards was there when Chattanooga police arrested Benjamin Wade Elliott Duvall of Choo Choo Towing. Duvall faces [--] charges tied to alleged auto crimes including running a criminal enterprise and an illegal chop shop. Read the full coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/mason-edwards/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #policedepartment #autocrime #tow #crime"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T21:49Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Opinion: The Mamdani model can work in Chattanooga During his campaign for New York City mayor many of Zohran Mamdanis political opponents resorted to Islamophobia and red-scare tactics to prevent the Muslim and democratic socialist from rising to the citys top political office. It didnt work. Mamdanis run for mayor was ultimately successful because this one central tenet of his campaign proved too resistant to such demagoguery: addressing the rising cost of living and the general lack of affordability within the economy. Read Ben Sessoms' editorials"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T20:27Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"2025 Lin C. Parker Wrapping Paper Design Contest Winner #chattanooga #trapping #animals #christmas A 7-year-old from Ocoee Tennessee has won the [----] Lin C. Parker Wrapping Paper Design Contest. The wrapping paper featured a fox bunny deer bear owl and hedgehog all wearing scarves on a light blue background. The woodland creatures appear ready for the holidays surrounded by icons typical during this time of year ornaments presents a mug of hot chocolate evergreen branches stockings and a Santa hat. Read the full story on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/ Video by Sam Kohn and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T17:04Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Kennedy: At UTC Dr. K spurs young inventors In the biomechatronics and assistive tech lab in the engineering building at UTC students engaged in creating health-care solutions such as hand manipulators for stroke patients elevated balance boards powered by compressed air robot hand grippers for industry that mimic human muscle memory and mechanized body braces that help straighten children's spines. Read more of Mark Kennedy's columns https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/mark-kennedy/ You reach out to him for story ideas by emailing mkennedy@timesfreepress.com"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T17:30Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Vols vs University of Florida Gators Game Preview Tennessee Vols will play the University of Florida Gators on Saturday Nov. [--] at 7:30 p.m. in Gainesville. Video by Brynn Meisse #tennesseevols #CollegeFootball #sec #football #timesfreepress #local #communtiy #vols"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T21:32Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Unum land up for grabs in downtown Chattanooga It's being called one of the biggest opportunities for development in downtown Chattanooga. Since Unum built new employee parking garages next to its headquarters the company now has about six downtown parking lots that are rarely used. Unum executives say the company is talking with a number of developers and UTC"
YouTube Link 2013-08-22T12:44Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Erlanger hospital ICU visitation hours extended in Chattanooga Erlanger Medical Center is experimenting with longer visitation at its adult Intensive Care Unit. Since the beginning of this year the hospital has moved from [--] minutes of visitation a day to [--] hours. Experts say its important for families to be able to spend more time with loved ones. But some hospitals say opening up the ICU creates obstacles for treating the most critical cases. Outsiders can bring in infection interfere with care and keep patients from getting rest. Both Memorial and Parkridge hospitals still have - more"
YouTube Link 2014-09-03T13:15Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Residents walk Enterprise South hills where Wamp plans industrial development Organized by the nonprofit Save Enterprise South Nature Park about [--] to [--] people found their way to the entrance of the Atlas Trail on Saturday. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/23/residents-walk-enterprise-south-hills-where-wamp/ Photos and Video by Seth Carpenter Edited by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #enterprisesouth #naturepark #industrialdevelopment #protest #nature #tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T22:10Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Donald J. Mueller new CEO of Childrens Hospital at Erlanger The Childrens Hospital at Erlanger has a new CEO. Donald J. Mueller has been named to the position. Hes the former executive director of the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta. Hell succeed Dr. Alan Kohrt whos been named chief medical officer for Erlanger"
YouTube Link 2015-07-28T14:51Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: Tennessees lone Democratic congressional district is under threat Just before the [----] midterm elections Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper had held his Nashville congressional district seat for nearly two decades. But the long-time incumbent didnt even bother to run in that election due to an all-too-common political practice one supercharged in our modern era: partisan gerrymandering. Read more about Ben Sessoms' editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T18:19Z 26.6K followers, [--] engagements
"News you can use: Black owned businesses Hamilton Place hosted its fourth annual Black-owned business expo Saturday Feb. [--]. Hamilton Place hosted their fourth annual Black-owned business expo Saturday February [--]. Digital producer Dasia Williams highlighted a few businesses ranging from insurance to natural heath remedies. These businesses are locally owned and can be found year round. Video by Cassandra Castillo and Dasia Williams / Edited by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #blackownedbusiness #hamiltonplace #shoplocal #business"
YouTube Link 2025-02-26T15:19Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Downtown Chattanooga Alliance worth the money supporters say Identifiable by their bright orange workwear DCA ambassadors collect trash clean trash cans pressure wash surfaces clean up biohazards and graffiti assist motorists and passersby. Read more about the Downtown Chattanooga Alliance by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #downtownchattanooga #streetcleaning #chattanooga"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T16:06Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Unum voted the best place to work in Chattanooga Unum has been named the best place to work in Chattanooga. The insurance company received the most votes in the annual Best of the Best contest. Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union and Erlanger were finalists"
YouTube Link 2015-10-05T14:20Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"U.S. citizenship test required for all Tennessee students A new bill would require Tennessee students to pass the U.S. citizenship test before getting a high school diploma. The measure is sponsored by Representative Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga. Its been approved in a House education subcommittee and is now awaiting a vote in the Senate"
YouTube Link 2015-03-26T15:03Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Alstom cuts [--] jobs in Chattanooga TN Alstom is cutting about [--] workers in Chattanooga at its boiler services facility. That's roughly [--] percent of its workforce and it's the second staff reduction for Alstom this year. The company previously cut [--] jobs at its turbo machinery plant in March. Also Shaw Industries is adding [--] workers at its plants in the Dalton area. A job fair will be hosted from [--] to [--] Wednesday at the Dalton Career Center"
YouTube Link 2013-07-30T11:40Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Chris Dorsey fired as Signal Mountain TN city manager Chris Dorsey has been fired as city manager of Signal Mountain. He had only been on the job for eight months. The town council voted 3-2 last night to fire him for failing to meet expectations. Annette Allen Susan Robertson and mayor Bill Lusk all voted to get rid of him. Dorsey previously worked as city manager of Red Bank but was fired from that job in [----]. Boyd Veal will serve as Signal Mountain's interim city manager until a new one is hired"
YouTube Link 2014-01-14T12:53Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"John J. Woods wants to buy Chattanooga Lookouts baseball team John Woods has made a bid to purchase the Chattanooga Lookouts. Woods is the executive director of an investment banking firm in Atlanta. He grew up in Chattanooga and says he has no interest - in relocating the baseball team"
YouTube Link 2014-06-20T12:07Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Theatre Centre welcomes first female executive director The Chattanooga Theatre Centre will welcome its first female executive director Kim Jackson at the start of the new year. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/27/chattanooga-theatre-centre-welcomes-first-female-executive-director/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanooga #theatre #executivedirector #arts chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T18:00Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga police clear homeless camp with about [--] residents The city of Chattanooga evicted a homeless camp on Hooker Road on Monday with a local nonprofit estimating around [--] people were affected. Full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/05/chattanooga-police-clear-homeless-camp-with-about/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T21:22Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Esports gains momentum at UTC Now grouped under UTC's Information Technology Department the team -- which consists of [--] players across five game titles such as "Call of Duty" and "Valorant" -- has its own suite of [--] gaming stations and a competition area compete with a plush viewing gallery. UTC fields teams for "Call of Duty" "Valorant" "Overwatch" "League of Legends" "Super Smash Bros" and "Rocket League." Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/02/esports-gains-momentum-at-utc/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T16:56Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Food Scene: Torikaya opening in February in Chattanooga In February [----] Torikaya will open at [----] Houston St. Suite [---]. This restaurant from the Kals Group will draw inspiration from the Japanese yakitori concept which is a way of grilling chicken on skewers over charcoal. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/06/food-scene-torikaya-opening-in-february/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T16:34Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"How CSLA Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts could get a new building CSLA supporters are entering their third day of a stakeout at the Hamilton County Courthouse - to get a new school. Parents have been protesting since Sunday for the Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. The school has been passed over for a new building every year for the last [--]. But a possible solution was proposed on Monday by District [--] commissioner Joe Graham. He says CSLA could be moved into the old David Brainerd Christian School. That building is just [--] years old. Right now the county plans to demolish it"
YouTube Link 2014-03-25T12:47Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"5 facts about the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Nuclear plants are these huge testaments of human ingenuity and the Tennessee Valley Authority owns and operates three of them including one very close to Chattanooga. Read more about TVA https://www.timesfreepress.com/tva/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T19:36Z 26.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Tennessee mulls food assistance as federal government considers restricting it Tennessee is preparing to adopt new rules that would give more people access to federal food assistance but the federal government has proposed prohibiting the policy versions of which are already in place in [--] states. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/09/tennessee-mulls-food-assistance-as-federal/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T17:36Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: How would Hamilton County Commission vote on a Kirk resolution Hamilton County commissioners what would you do A resolution will be voted on Monday by the Knox County Commission that would extol the virtues of slain Turning Point USA activist Charlie Kirk condemn his assassination honor his life built on biblical truth offer condolences to his wife and call on Americans to recommit their lives to respectful debate American values and respect for one another. Read more of Clint Cooper's editorials on our website: https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T16:19Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Dogs help calm anxiety at Cleveland dentist office Theres a Maltipoo named Watson and a Cockapoo named Clover who spend hours each day at the Ocoee Dental Care offices on Mouse Creek Road in Cleveland. An Ta who has been a dentist for about a decade said that some patients have blood pressure spikes when they come to his office and hes been able to document that support dogs help lower BP. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/mark-kennedy/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T17:42Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Opinion: Our endorsement for city mayor To state the obvious the Chattanooga Times endorses Tim Kelly for re-election as mayor of the city. See why on this Sunday's Times editorial by Ben Sessoms. Video by Cassandra Castillo #local #mychatt #timesfreepress #chattanooga #community #nooga #tennessee #opinion #times #endorsement #timkelly #elections #cityelections #chattanoogaelections"
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T16:19Z 25.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Tennessee Aquarium building Freshwater Conservation Institute at Baylor School The Tennessee Aquarium plans to build a freshwater conservation institute at Baylor School. The $4.5 million dollar facility will be dedicated to organizing conservation efforts in the Southeast. It will include two research labs and a classroom for high school and college students. It will be open to all local schools. Work is expected to start next month and construction should be complete next fall"
YouTube Link 2015-10-21T15:14Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Food Assistance in Chattanooga With uncertainty around federal food assistance due to the government shutdown here are ways to relieve and give help at local food banks churches and organizations. For the full list click the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T16:47Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Residents hope to 'honor King's legacy' at the MLK Day parades The annual parade walked from Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga to Peoples St. on Jan. [--] with participants "hoping to honor Dr. King's legacy." Video by Sam Kohn #mlk #chattanooga #legacy #parade chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T22:29Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Subsidy loss could affect half a million Tennesseans Some [------] Tennesseans or a little more than 7% of the states population receive health care subsidies. The tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. Congress has failed to agree on funding legislation required to finance the federal government. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer D-N.Y. has said that without a permanent extension of subsidies Senate Democrats will not vote to pass a temporary budget to reopen the government. Read the full story in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanoga #timesfreepress #governmentshutdown"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T21:13Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Ochs Community Fund in Chattanooga For more than [---] years the Chattanooga Times Free Press has been raising money for the Ochs Community Fund. The money goes to people in the greater Chattanooga area who call the [---] help line when they are in need of financial assistance. To donate go to timesfreepress.com/ochs-fund Video by Brynn Meisse Staff animation by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T20:49Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Gas prices expected to get cheaper across the U.S. Next up gas prices are getting cheaper at a time of year when they typically get more expensive. The average price of a gallon of fuel in Chattanooga is now [--] dollars and [--] cents. That's [--] cents lower than the nationwide average and nearly [--] cents lower than this time last year. Average gas prices have fallen by [--] cents per gallon since late February and analysts say prices could fall another [--] cents over the next two months. The low prices are being driven by a sharp decline in the price of oil driven by rising supplies and"
YouTube Link 2013-04-23T11:15Z 26.4K followers, [--] engagements
"Signal Mountain TN has practically no diversity Signal Mountain has been ranked as one of the least diverse cities in Tennessee. The town is listed as number two in the state. [--] point five percent of its residents are white. Mount Carmel was number one on the list at [--] point eight percent"
YouTube Link 2014-10-07T13:27Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Chattanooga's Engel Stadium set to be demolished next year The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is set to tear down Engel Stadium next year. The Chattanooga landmark that once played host to some of the biggest names in baseball history has fallen into disrepair over the past decade despite the efforts of a local foundation to preserve it. Read Cameron McKeon's full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/16/engel-stadium-will-be-torn-down-replaced-by/ Video by Brynn Meisse #chattanoga #engelstadium #baseball #chattanogalookouts"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T20:36Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Patten Towers residents unhappy Next up while the idea is to provide decent housing to low-income families at an affordable price Patten Towers residents insist that reality is nothing like that. The residents report that private management companies paid primarily with taxpayer cash have raked in millions of dollars while deferring maintenance on necessities like air conditioning and elevators. While the building generates an estimated $140000 dollars per month in rent residents say an elevator is often out of service when the air conditioning goes out it stays out for a week and when the"
YouTube Link 2013-05-31T11:27Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Three Chattanooga area football teams are playing in the BlueCross Bowl Three Chattanooga area football teams will be competing in the state championship at the BlueCross Bowl starting Thursday. Full game coverage can be found on timesfreepress.com/sports Video by Brynn Meisse #bluecrossbowl #footballstatechampionship #timesfreepress #highschoolfootball #baylor #southpittsburg #marioncounty"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T21:01Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"UTC sends out message warning of potential active shooter The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sent a message to students warning of a potential active shooter at the campus' university center or library. "Run. Hide. Fight. More information forthcoming" the text at 12:42 p.m. said. The Hamilton County emergency alert system followed up at 12:50 p.m. "Attention" it said. "UTC Campus is in current LOCK DOWN. Please avoid the UTC Campus until further notice" For updates visit TimesFreePress.com"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T18:02Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Chinese restaurant Ox2 brings hand-pulled noodles to Chattanooga The restaurant opened Aug. [--] and already has a cult following with a packed dining room for lunches and dinners"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T16:02Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"UTC students protest against rollback of DEI programs on campus Carrying signs that said "Mocs value DEI" and "Erase hate not pride" around [---] students and community members marched across UTC's campus and through the streets of downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday to protest the university's decision to roll back diversity equity and inclusion efforts on campus. Read more about the protest: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/07/utc-students-protest-against-rollback-of-dei/#/questions"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T17:29Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Marion County TN clerk took in $36000 on taxpayer time A Marion County clerk took in more than $36000 dollars doing background checks for private companies on taxpayer time. The Tennessee Comptrollers Office says the clerk took payments from five companies. A similar issue involved three clerks in Bledsoe County last year. No criminal charges are being filed in either case"
YouTube Link 2016-01-21T14:59Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Alstom Power to furlough [---] workers in Chattanooga Alstom Power is furloughing most of its [---] workers in Chattanooga for nearly a month. The company says the furloughs are due to a slow down in sales. We're told employees won't be paid although some can use vacation time if they wish. In addition Alstom will be cutting five positions in Chattanooga. The company builds parts for the coal plants but most utilities have stopped building new coal plants and have closed old ones because of restrictions from the EPA. The company's furloughs are scheduled to take place in March"
YouTube Link 2014-02-03T13:15Z 26.4K followers, [---] engagements
"New federal lead contamination standards may affect Chattanooga neighborhoods The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new guidelines raising the threshold for what it calls the regional removal management level the concentration of lead in soil that would flag concern for the agency from [---] parts per million to [---] parts per million. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/22/new-federal-lead-contamination-standards-may/ Video by Brynn Meisse"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T17:12Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Denso Manufacturing expanding Athens TN plant again Denso Manufacturing is planning to expand its Athens Tennessee plant and add [---] new jobs. The company is investing $55 million dollars in the expansion to boost production of fuel injectors for the American auto market. The new announcement is in addition to a $50 million dollar expansion that also added [---] jobs last year"
YouTube Link 2014-01-15T13:36Z 26.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Prayer delivered at event hosted by Hamilton County school board Read the full story at timesfreepress.com. Video taken by Shannon Coan Video edited by Sam Kohn chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T13:01Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga News - January [--] [----] Two brothers are dead in an apparent murder-suicide. R.C. Rush was found dead Tuesday night in Bryant Alabama. Authorities believe his brother Carmon Rush shot him and then drove to a field behind Ider Church of Christ and shot himself in the head. Both men were in their 50s. The motive is unknown. ____ The Terminal Brewhouse building is for sale. The century-old building goes up for auction February 4th at Mountain City Club. And it comes with an interesting benefit. The buildings buyer will secure a lease with the restaurant that includes nearly 2000"
YouTube Link 2016-01-21T12:28Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"What's next for the Hamilton County land swap Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has dropped his proposal for industrial development on [---] acres of Enterprise South Nature Park. The proposal was posed as a "deed restriction swap" by Wamp meaning a county promise to keep the nature park for recreational use forever would be broken but the county would make new promises to preserve McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. More coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/land-swap/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T21:38Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Crews repairing W Road on Signal Mountain after rain washes out road And even though heavy rains have washed out [---] feet of Signal Mountain's W Road engineers say the 120-year-old road is in pretty good shape. Take a look. Work should be completed in about nine weeks"
YouTube Link 2013-05-06T12:05Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Baylors David Gabriel Georges named national Player of the Year An incredible season by Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges is being recognized beyond local and state levels. The Red Raiders junior was named Tuesday as the National Player of the Year by MaxPreps.com an honor that comes just after he was named Tennessee prep Player of the Year by Rivals.com and on the same day he earned a second straight all-state recognition for Division II-AAA by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Read the full story"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T18:55Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Rock City unveils plan to build gondolas up Lookout Mountain Rock City unveiled a plan to build a gondola system up the side of Lookout Mountain that will lift visitors high above its famous "See [--] States" view. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/13/rock-city-unveils-plan-to-build-gondolas-up/#/questions/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T21:26Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Hundreds rally in Miller Park for second protest against Musk Trump Hundreds of protesters waved signs and chanted during a Democratic rally at Miller Park on Monday Feb. [--] [----]. (Video by staff photographer Matt Hamilton) Read more: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/feb/17/hundreds-rally-in-miller-park-for-second-protest/"
YouTube Link 2025-02-18T01:54Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"CSLA passed over for new school. again Hamilton County Commissioners have voted to fund four new school construction projects. The projects include a school to replace Ganns Middle Valley and Falling Water Elementary plus additions at Sale Creek Middle-High Nolan Elementary and Wolftever Creek Elementary. Altogether the four projects will cost about $50 million dollars. And despite a multi-day protest by parents in front of the courthouse commissioners left out funding to replace Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. With more than a thousand students on the waiting list CSLA says it needs"
YouTube Link 2014-03-27T12:36Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Split project on track for spring finish. Hamilton Place work at 60% complete Construction remains behind schedule on the $161.6 million second phase of Chattanooga's monstrous road-building project the Interstate 75/Interstate [--] interchange at the Tennessee-Georgia state line. Work will continue into [----] months beyond the original targeted late-2025 finish date. Full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/04/split-project-on-track-for-spring-finish-hamilton/#/questions Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T19:46Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Craigslist killer arrested in death of Bud and June Runion A suspect has been charged in the deaths of a Georgia couple whose daughter lives in the Chattanooga area. On Thursday Bud and June Runion traveled to see a man who claimed he was selling a Mustang convertible on Craigslist. The Runions SUV was later found in a lake in Telfair County. Their bodies were nearby. Police say both were shot in the head. Now 28-year-old Ronnie Adrian Towns has been charged in their deaths. Authorities say the only potential motive is theft"
YouTube Link 2015-01-28T13:44Z 26.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Opinion: UTC Rollins College research details how local housing affordability declined You wont find the name of President Joe Biden in a recent report Housing Affordability Trends in Chattanooga released by the Center for Regional Economic Research at the University of Tennessee at Chattanoogas Gary W. Rollins College of Business. Read more of Clint Copper's editorials https://www.timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T18:18Z 26.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Olive Rustica offers Chattanooga gift option with fine oils vinegars The shelves at Olive Rustica are lined with olive oils and balsamic vinegars in dozens of flavors as well as cookbooks kitchen tools and jars of pasta sauce that lend the shop the air of an Italian market. Read the full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/dec/19/olive-rustica-offers-chattanooga-gift-option-with/#/questions/ Video by Brynn Meisse chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T20:38Z 26.6K followers, [---] engagements
"What does the Tennessee Valley Authority do Do you know what TVA does Business reporter Daniel Dassow breaks down the public utilitys history and its local impact. Read more about TVA by clicking the link in our bio. Video by Brynn Meisse #tennesseevalleyauthority #chattanooga #business #powerplant"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T22:01Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Video footage of November Hamilton Place mall shooting shown in court The November shooting at Hamilton Place mall started over a gang dispute police said during a hearing for the teenager accused of shooting and causing chaos as shoppers fled. Full story https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jan/07/video-footage-of-november-hamilton-place-mall/ chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee chattanooga news chattanooga news tennessee"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T19:15Z 26.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Chattanooga Lookouts have high expectations for [----] season And finally the Chattanooga Lookouts are opening up their [----] season with high expectations. On their opening day roster the Lookouts will feature five of the seven top prospects in the Dodgers farm system. The Lookouts begin their season Thursday against the Huntsville Stars"
YouTube Link 2013-04-03T11:40Z 26.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Behind the scenes at Chattanooga's new laser-powered IMAX projection theater The Tennessee Aquarium takes the Times Free Press behind the scenes at the IMAX theater to showcase the venue's new laser projection system which introduces new levels of color and sharpness that were previously impossible to display"
YouTube Link 2017-01-06T21:16Z 26.6K followers, 34.5K engagements
"Alstom Amazon and US Cavalry adding jobs in Chattanooga area Several major companies are adding new jobs in the area. Alstom is planning to add [--] more jobs at its Chattanooga plant through September. Amazon is adding [---] full-time jobs at its distribution center in Bradley County. And ERMC has purchased U.S. Cavalry. It plans to relocate the company's headquarters to Chattanooga and create [--] - new jobs. Read more on Amazon (http://bit.ly/1pS43Lb) and Alstom (http://bit.ly/1pS49m1)"
YouTube Link 2014-06-13T11:58Z 26.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: Let the government shut down Read Ben's editorial in the Sunday paper or online at timesfreepress.com/staff/ben-sessoms/"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T20:21Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements
"The last hours of Chattanooga's WFLI "Jet Fli" radio station Barry Courter and Lesley Dale visit legendary Chattanooga radio station WFLI on its last day in operation to meet famous DJs like Tommy Jett and David Carroll and and talk about the station's historic past in the rock music scene"
YouTube Link 2017-03-31T22:46Z 25.4K followers, [----] engagements
"A Conversation with Generation Alpha Gen X millennials and Gen Z have had their years in the spotlight so it's time to circle back in the alphabet. Please welcome to the stage Generation Alpha the first worldwide generation born entirely in the 21st century. Folks are just beginning to track these children who have their own language culture and destiny. This and more on November's edition of Chatter magazine: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/nov/04/gen-alpha-the-fall-of-gen-z-and-all-things-skibidi/ Video by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress"
YouTube Link 2024-11-01T20:31Z 25.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Son of Survivor winner Tina Wesson Taylor Lee Collins dies in crash The son and brother of two Knoxville natives competing in the current season of Survivor has died in a car accident in Chattanooga. 25-year-old Taylor Lee Collins was a passenger in a car that hit a house on South Germantown Road. Collins was thrown from the vehicle and later died of his injuries at the hospital. He was the son of Survivor winner Tina Wesson who is competing with her daughter Katie Collins in the current season. The driver in the wreck was also taken to the hospital but had minor injuries. A police"
YouTube Link 2013-12-04T13:41Z 25.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Good Samaritans dramatic water rescue caught on video A woman driving on the interstate was frozen in her seat when floodwater currents picked up her vehicle and carried it toward deeper water. Her life seemed in peril until a good Samaritan jumped into the stream and rescued her a witness said. In the face of historic flooding Tuesday evening Troy Plemons an EPB employee driving on the interstate between jobs saved a woman from drowning according to a witness who filmed the whole event. We could see the fear on her face. She couldnt roll down her window couldnt open her door and we could see"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T23:02Z 26.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Lunching with Lyric: Hangry Pinoy Neenuel Pattawi and his wife Everly Guillermo opened a food truck Hangry Pinoy in July [----] to share Filipino food with the Scenic City. His wife helped him come up with the name. "Basically Hangry" Pattawi explained the inspiration to me "which is like hungry and angry at the same time. And as for Pinoy it's kind of like the slang word for Filipino." Read Lyric's full story at the link in our bio. Video by Cassandra Castillo. #nooga #local #mychatt #community #tennessee #tennessee #chattanooga #food #foodie #restaurantscene #hangrypinoy #foodtruck"
YouTube Link 2025-03-20T20:32Z 26.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Vols have reignited Third Saturday in October rivalry Alabama will host Tennessee in its annual 'Third Saturday in October' rivalry game at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday Oct. [--] at 7:30 p.m. Read more about David Paschall's coverage https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/oct/15/vols-have-reignited-third-saturday-in-october/#/questions"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T21:29Z 26.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Three area teams are in the BlueCross Bowl Football Championship The BlueCross Bowl begins Thursday and Chattanooga area teams play everyday of the tournament. Baylor and McCallie are facing off for the second time and South Pittsburgs competitive underclassmen are hoping to hold off a much more experienced team. Follow coverage on X Facebook and our sports page for daily championship updates. Video by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #highschoolfootball #fnl #bestofpreps #championship #bluecrossbowl #tournament"
YouTube Link 2024-12-04T22:00Z 25K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion: What does Trump know that the former Chattanoogan who directed Tylenol development didnt Read Clint's editorial in this week's Sunday paper or online Sunday at timesfreepress.com/staff/clint-cooper"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T20:20Z 26.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Opinion: A century later the Scopes trial is still with us Over [---] years ago one of Americas most sensationalist trials began on July [--] [----] just up the road in Dayton Tennessee. The case known as the Scopes trial pitted local high school biology teacher John T. Scopes against the state of Tennessee. At issue was the Butler Act a state law which banned the public school teaching that man has descended from a lower order of animals. Keep up with the Chattanooga Times and editor Ben Sessoms at TimesFreePress.com"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T17:31Z 25.9K followers, [--] engagements
"EPB trying to determine cause of fire EPB is trying to determine what caused a fire that left more than [-----] customers in the dark Monday night. The fire occurred on a transmission line off 37th Street in Chattanooga. Officials say most residents had power return within an hour"
YouTube Link 2015-08-12T13:17Z 26.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Exhibit for Chattanoogas Capt. Larry Taylor to open at National Medal of Honor Heritage Center One of Chattanooga's own is the subject of a new exhibit opening Saturday at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Taylor a Chattanooga area native who received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Read more with the link in our bio. Video by Cassandra Castillo #chattanooga #tennessee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #medalofhonor #honor #purpleheart #silverstar #military #usmilitary #larrytaylor #captlarrytaylor #museum"
YouTube Link 2025-03-27T19:22Z 25.4K followers, [---] engagements
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