Citizens oppose annexation
Despite opposition from potential residents, the Collegedale City Commission approved the annexation of more than 50 new parcels of land into the city at its most recent meeting.
Apartment complex slated for McCutcheon Road
A new 250-unit apartment complex to be located at 6839 McCutcheon Road, off of Lee Highway near its intersection with Shallowford Road, was approved by Hamilton County Planning Commission at its most recent meeting.
Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee lives in Harrison
Harrison resident Bliss Welch is a lot of things. She’s a wife, a mother of a 17-month-old little girl and an accounting graduate student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Land a prize by sighting birds
First-ever local Birdathon is April 1-21
Avian admirers take note: Your prowess for bird watching could yield some cool prizes in April.
Scott scores soccer scholarship
When Aneshia Scott tried out for her middle school soccer team, she didn’t make the cut.
Holidays a tasty tradition at the Bread Basket
Bunnies are popping up at local bakery the Bread Basket this week. The approaching Easter holiday means both a cuddly shaped cookie and a boost in sales for owner Anson Hyde.
New Ooltewah Elementary on schedule
If everything goes according to schedule, this week will be the last time Ooltewah Elementary students and teachers start a new semester at the Lee Highway school.
Get involved with the new year
The new year is here. Here are several opportunities for locals to try something new and different in light of the New Year’s tradition of setting self-improvement goals.
OHS teacher honored for outstanding work
Local teacher Beverly Hollingsworth recently accepted the Little Debbie Classroom Hero award amid a standing ovation in her Ooltewah High School classroom.
Beloved teacher honored with 5k race and fun run
Sandy Erickson was a teacher known for always having a smile on her face, genuinely being everyone’s best friend and giving her all to a classroom full of first-graders at A.W. Spalding Elementary School, said Erickson’s colleague and best friend Marcia Haluska, a second-grade teacher at Spalding.
Tres Amigos brings more Mexican fare to Ooltewah
Stepping inside Ooltewah’s newest Mexican restaurant, Tres Amigos, is like stepping into another world. Located at 9219 Lee Hwy. in a building that was formerly a Blockbuster, the brightly painted walls and decor feel more like fine dining than a video store. The restaurant’s new location has been open for several months and is focused on bringing Ooltewah fresh, tasty Mexican food, a great atmosphere and good service.
Clement creates affordable custom framing options
East Brainerd resident Diane Clement knows how hard it can be to find affordable custom framing. She used to take her own items to a local mom and pop shop in the area, but it has since closed.
Herb’s Yard Barns brings local solution to outdoor storage
Apison resident Herb Goronzy is tired of seeing “crummy” storage buildings on people’s property, saying he doesn’t like seeing ugly metal buildings that have been bolted together.
Audubon Acres brings local legends to life
For decades there have been rumors of buried treasure left behind at Audubon Acres in East Brainerd by Spanish explorers and stories of suspicious sounds from the woods at night.
Continued growth expected for East Hamilton schools
It’s not over yet. That was Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Rick Smith’s overarching message for schools in East Hamilton County regarding growth, building and rezoning during his recent annual “State of the Schools” address.
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