Since early June, the Hamilton County Health Department, with a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, has made free COVID-19 testing accessible to vulnerable populations in Hamilton County. Central to this effort was a partnership with predominately African-American churches who offered their parking lots and congregations to host the drive-through and walk-up testing […]

NASHVILLE  – The NFIB Tennessee PAC, the political action committee of the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, has endorsed State Representative Esther Helton in her re-election campaign to the District 30 seat in the Tennessee State House. The NFIB Tennessee PAC is comprised exclusively of NFIB members. “Our members support the candidates who they […]

Motorists Won’t Be Delayed by Road Construction NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period.  Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 4 until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.This will […]

Food City to Award $700,000 to Local Schools  ABINGDON, VA  – Food City has once again pledged $700,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year.  With Food City’s School Bucks Challenge, it’s easy to earn reward points.  For every $1 you spend, using your Food City ValuCard, you’ll receive 1 point.  “Our Food City School […]

A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department deputy was hurt after being hit by a car on Sunday morning. According to a press release, the deputy, whose name has not been released, was investigating a reported “suspicious vehicle in the 13900 block of Pierce Road when the incident happened.  As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver […]