Lawless, Marin, Wright pace Vols to run-rule victory | Chattanooga Times Free Press Tennessee extended its success in midweek baseball games Tuesday night at Lipscomb's expense.

Tennessee extended its success in midweek baseball games Tuesday night at Lipscomb's expense.

Sending 11 to the plate in the first inning can do that.

Moc women add shooter from the portal; two former Mocs find new homes | Chattanooga Times Free Press The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team picked up its second transfer portal commitment for the 2026-27 cycle Monday evening with the signing of Charleston Southern guard Caelan Ellis.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team picked up its second transfer portal commitment for the 2026-27 cycle Monday evening with the signing of Charleston Southern guard Caelan Ellis.

Chattanooga Zoo gets $5M from state for new veterinary hospital | Chattanooga Times Free Press Tucked into the $58 billion dollar budget passed by the Tennessee General Assembly last week was $5 million for the Chattanooga Zoo.

Tucked into the $58 billion dollar budget passed by the Tennessee General Assembly last week was $5 million for the Chattanooga Zoo.

It's the single biggest sum the zoo has received from the state — or ever.

Tennessee legislature continues unwinding of hospital certificate of need law | Chattanooga Times Free Press Tennessee lawmakers passed their second bill in three years to unwind part of the state's hospital competition law, this time removing restrictions related to hospitals designed for short-term care.

Tennessee lawmakers passed their second bill in three years to unwind part of the state's hospital competition law, this time removing restrictions related to hospitals designed for short-term care.

Tennessee set to become seventh state to have full ban on kratom | Chattanooga Times Free Press Tennessee is set to become the seventh state in the U.S. to have a full ban on kratom, a substance that has stimulant and opioid effects.

Tennessee is set to become the seventh state in the U.S. to have a full ban on kratom, a substance that has stimulant and opioid effects.

The Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus is pursuing an innovative energy project to turn methane gas into electricity.

To read more about this project, click the link in our bio.

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Former Food City on East 23rd Street sold to Ascension Living | Chattanooga Times Free Press An Ascension Living program for older adults is moving to 1600 E. 23rd St., previously home to a Food City grocery store that closed in 2024.

An Ascension Living program for older adults is moving to 1600 E. 23rd St., previously home to a Food City grocery store that closed in 2024.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Chattanooga Market opening, Cornbread Festival, ShudderCon | Chattanooga Times Free Press Here are some events you can do this weekend in Chattanooga!

Here are some events you can look forward to in Chattanooga this weekend.

Ask a Doctor: Your picky eater is probably doing just fine | Chattanooga Times Free Press Q: Is my picky eater getting enough nutrition?

ASK A DOCTOR: Is my picky eater getting enough nutrition?

How the Chattanooga INCubator became a powerhouse for small business growth and innovation | Chattanooga Times Free Press In 2025, the Chattanooga Chamber's INCubator program solidified its role as one of the Chattanooga region's most powerful engines for small business growth, innovation, and economic resilience. As a flagship program of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and manager of the 127,000-square-foot Hamilton County Business Development Center, the INCubator exists for one clear purpose: to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, create jobs, and strengthen the economic heartbeat of the region. The programs progress in 2025 demonstrated that mission in action -- through expanded programming, deeper engagement, and measurable impact across the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In 2025, the Chattanooga Chamber's INCubator program solidified its role as one of the Chattanooga region's most powerful engines for small business growth, innovation, and economic resilience.

Historic Tivoli Theatre to host Broadway musicals again with 2027 season | Chattanooga Times Free Press Broadway musicals are set to return to the Tivoli Theatre with the 2027 season, the Tivoli Theatre Foundation announced Tuesday.

Broadway musicals are set to return to the Tivoli Theatre with the 2027 season, the Tivoli Theatre Foundation announced Tuesday.

The 2027 season features six productions and about 40 performances:

Mocs answered biggest questions they faced prior to spring practice | Chattanooga Times Free Press Prior to the start of spring practice, the Times Free Press asked five questions of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football program that needed to be answered during the ensuing three weeks of practice.

Prior to the start of spring practice, we asked five questions of the UTC football program that needed to be answered during the ensuing three weeks of practice. Today we answer those questions based on spring workouts.

Lookouts shatter merchandise records in first homestand | Chattanooga Times Free Press Folks didn't flock to Erlanger Park in recent days just to watch the Chattanooga Lookouts and to consume a variety of ballpark food.

Folks didn't flock to Erlanger Park in recent days just to watch the Chattanooga Lookouts and to consume a variety of ballpark food.

They came to shop.

Former Chattanooga area basketball standouts find college transfer destinations | Chattanooga Times Free Press Two former standout prep basketball players from the Chattanooga area will have new college homes entering the 2026-27 season.

Two former standout prep basketball players from the Chattanooga area will have new college homes entering the 2026-27 season.

Chattanooga Airport to start designing new terminal expansion | Chattanooga Times Free Press Lovell Field may eventually gain two additional gates through another terminal expansion, bringing the total from eight to 10.

Lovell Field may eventually gain two additional gates through another terminal expansion, bringing the total from eight to 10.

Democrats eye a broader battlefield to capture Congress in November | Chattanooga Times Free Press As the mule-drawn floats and carts lined up for the annual Mule Day parade in Columbia, Tennessee, Mayor Chaz Molder, a Democratic donkey in conservative country, was bantering with Republican officials when one official called out, “With as much money as you raised, you should have two more donkeys.”

Democrats are becoming increasingly aggressive at targeting Republican seats once considered out of reach.

$3.75M settlement reached over Chattanooga Heart Institute data breach | Chattanooga Times Free Press The Chattanooga Heart Institute will pay up to $3.75 million after agreeing to a settlement following a data breach and subsequent federal class action lawsuit, court records show.

The Chattanooga Heart Institute will pay up to $3.75 million after agreeing to a settlement following a data breach and subsequent federal class action lawsuit, court records show.

Red Bank opens Godsey Ridge trail system | Chattanooga Times Free Press There were about as many bikes as there were cars parked outside Red Bank's community center as the city celebrated the opening of the Godsey Ridge trail system.

"We're opening up access to a public space that has been desired in our community for over six decades."

Red Bank calls for special election for vacant municipal judge position | Chattanooga Times Free Press The city of Red Bank has called a special election to replace longtime Judge Johnny Houston after his medical leave, the Hamilton County Election Commission announced.

The city of Red Bank has called a special election to replace longtime Judge Johnny Houston after his medical leave, the Hamilton County Election Commission announced.

Hamilton County senators split on expansion of state-funded private school subsidies | Chattanooga Times Free Press Last week, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a $58 billion state budget, including nearly $300 million to almost double the state-funded private school subsidy program, a program championed by Gov. Bill Lee.

Last week, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a $58 billion state budget, including nearly $300 million to almost double the state-funded private school subsidy program, a program championed by Gov. Bill Lee.

How the Lookouts built a ballpark from scraps in 638 days | Chattanooga Times Free Press See how the Lookouts turned a decaying foundry site into a minor league ballpark.

Lookouts officials stuck shovels in the dirt at the neglected sites on July 15, 2024. At the time, the prospect of a baseball stadium there was difficult to comprehend.

Erlanger partners with North River Future Ready Center to create nursing institute | Chattanooga Times Free Press Hamilton County high schoolers can now earn a licensed practical nurse certification through a new partnership with Erlanger Health at the North River Future Ready Center.

Hamilton County high schoolers can now earn a licensed practical nurse certification through a new partnership with Erlanger Health at the North River Future Ready Center.

The campaign seeks projects from the community meant to help improve the quality of life around Chattanooga. When launching the initiative, organizers set out with the goal of collecting 100 ideas through the spring.

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The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear from Catholic preschools that say it's unconstitutional to exclude them from a state-funded program because they won't admit kids from LGBTQ+ families.

Japanese restaurant Two Ten Jack announced on social media Monday it was closing its Warehouse Row location.

Remember When, Chattanooga? Joe Engel’s arrival launched new era of Lookouts baseball | Chattanooga Times Free Press On Sept. 10, 1939, Chattanooga Lookouts President Joe Engel pointed a shotgun at his team's manager and ordered him to affix his signature to the document in front of him. Engel even fired a warning shot in the air, just in case the field boss had any thoughts of declining.

On Sept. 10, 1939, Chattanooga Lookouts President Joe Engel pointed a shotgun at his team's manager and ordered him to affix his signature to the document in front of him.

NAIA title only one part of Tyner alum Rodney Henderson’s freshman success | Chattanooga Times Free Press As far as first seasons go, the start of former Tyner standout Rodney "Boo" Henderson's college basketball career couldn't have been much better.

As far as first seasons go, the start of former Tyner standout Rodney "Boo" Henderson's college basketball career couldn't have been much better.

Chattanooga eyes four candidates to run parks department | Chattanooga Times Free Press Chattanooga's only daily newspaper. Complete coverage of breaking news in Chattanooga, Other local, regional and national news. Classifieds and online marketplace.

Chattanooga is seeking a new administrator to run its Department of Parks and Outdoors after its previous hire left the role in less than a year.

There are four finalists, most of whom live in Chattanooga, with one working in Asheville.

Hamilton County charters pay administration more, teachers less, than school district | Chattanooga Times Free Press Charter schools in Hamilton County pay their teachers less on average than the Hamilton County school system, a Chattanooga Times Free Press analysis found.

Chattanooga Preparatory had the largest gap in average pay between teachers and admins, over $70,000.

The school's CEO was paid $250,000 this school year, making him the county's second-highest paid public school employee after the superintendent.

Vols rack up six homers in rout of No. 24 Rebels | Chattanooga Times Free Press It was a better-late-than-never performance for Tennessee's offense Sunday afternoon in the series finale against Ole Miss.

It was a better-late-than-never performance for Tennessee's offense Sunday afternoon in the series finale against Ole Miss.