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Tyler Terry pleads guilty to multi-state killing spree, sentenced to life
Tyler Terry, the South Carolina man linked to two murders in his home state, one in the Memphis area, and two more in St. Louis County in 2021, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life for the multi-state killing spree.
Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga, TN: Then and Now
Hamilton Place opened on August 5, 1987. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. developed the mall. They aimed to create a premier shopping destination in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The initial anchor stores were Sears, Belk, Loveman’s, Parisian, and Regal Cinemas 9. This diverse mix offered a variety of shopping and entertainment options from the start.
Hixson looks to sustain breakthrough success
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hixson Wildcats football program struggled for several years. They did not have a winning record between 2017 and 2022, with multiple winless seasons in the mix. They had their first winning record last season since 2016 under the leadership of Nick Rivers III. Coach Rivers said...
2024 GOP state executive committeeman candidates
State Executive Committeeman, Senate District 2 The Republican state executive committeeman for Tennessee Senate District 2 represents members of the party from Blount Monroe, Polk and part of Bradley counties in the state Republican Party. Women in the party such office as state executive committeewomen. Incumbent officeholder Bill Russell, of Reliance, is competing with Blount County Planning Commission Chairman Darrell Tipton and Brandon M. Leitch, of Greenback, in the Aug....
Having more than 1 kid in daycare is more expensive than rent, researchers say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If you think the most expensive bill for families is housing, think again. Childcare costs have surged so much that researchers say having more than one kid in daycare is more expensive than rent in every state. According to a new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, families in Tennessee spend, on average, about 40 percent of their household income on childcare. It's forcing some parents to make tough decisions to ensure their children get the care they need.
Let off the gas! 'Operation Southern Slow Down' in effect now through July 21 in Georgia
Are you one to speed when you think no one will catch you? Fair warning: This week is Operation Southern Slow Down. This is a multi-state initiative with law enforcement agencies from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to Georgia State Patrol Capt. Michael Burns via email. The participating agencies will be increasing their presence for cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving. ...
Middle Tennessee reaches 100° for the first time this year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Hitting 100° in Middle Tennessee isn’t necessarily rare, however, it doesn’t happen that frequently. Nashville reached 100° for the first time this year on July 14. Reaching the century mark isn’t as easy as you might think in the Midstate, and humidity can play a huge role in that.
GFOA awarded the State of Tennessee the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this remarkable achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, representing a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. An impartial panel judged the state’s annual comprehensive financial report to meet the program’s high standards,...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Remembering The Fallen Five Here in Chattanooga
It happened here in Chattanooga: July 16th, 2015. Five service members were killed in a terror attack by a gunman at the Armed Services Recruiting Center on Lee Highway - and the U.S. Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve on Amnicola Highway. In 2019, the Wreath of Honor...
Filmmaker Dagan Beckett on “Beautiful Faces” Revisited
A documentary on the extraordinary work of a surgeon here in Chattanooga, three of his patients and their families is now available worldwide. The surgeon in the film “Beautiful Faces” is Dr. Larry Sargent, the founder and director of the Craniofacial Center at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga - and the founder of the Craniofacial Foundation of America, serving patients with facial deformities for more than three decades.
A DIY Startup Behind The Wheel: Ji Hoon Heo of TESBROS
Many ideas begin - and end - in a garage. A few of those ideas outgrow it. Fewer still scale for success beyond it. TESBROS is a company here in Chattanooga that makes accessories that Tesla owners can customize for their vehicles - such as door labels; a kit that can change the color of door handles, trims and logos; seat covers; console wraps - and more.
Chattanooga's Southside Social sued by ASCAP for alleged unlicensed music play
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) announced in June that Chattanooga's Southside Social is being sued alongside other venues for playing music without a proper license. We reached out to ASCAP about this and a representative told us in a statement, "Southside Social was previously licensed by...
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