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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 47m
In 2023, 1,588 Tennesseans died as a result of a firearm, a historic high, according to data newly released by the state's Department of Health.

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Gun deaths in Tennessee hit a historic high | Chattanooga Times Free Press
In 2023, 1,588 Tennesseans died as a result of a firearm, a historic high, according to data newly released by the state's Department of Health.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1h
A Bradley County sheriff's deputy accidentally shot himself after a large pit bull bit his leg, officials said.

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Bradley County sheriff’s deputy accidentally shoots himself during dog attack | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A Bradley County sheriff's deputy accidentally shot himself after a large pit bull bit his leg, officials said.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 2h
COLUMN: Alabama had barely returned from its season-opening loss when On3Sports.com?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ reported that boosters were concerned about the direction of the program.
Pasquali’s Pix: Tide to make it 11 straight over Vols in Tuscaloosa | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Alabama had barely returned from its season-opening loss when On3Sports.com reported that boosters were concerned about the direction of the program.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 3h
Public health experts in Georgia are speaking out against furloughs at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention they say have left hundreds of employees at the agency unemployed as the federal government shutdown enters its third week.
About 600 CDC workers are expected to be permanently fired after latest round of cuts | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Public health experts in Georgia are speaking out against furloughs at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention they say have left hundreds of employees at the agency unemployed as the federal government shutdown enters its third week.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 3h
The UTC football team has improved on special teams during the 2025 season, and the credit is due to a level of accountability that goes from top to bottom.
UTC’s all-hands approach to kicking game netting good results | Chattanooga Times Free Press
UTC has improved on special teams this season, and the credit is due to a level of accountability that goes from top to bottom within the football program.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 5h
Three years into planning to build affordable housing on the church's property, First Baptist Church on East Eighth Street was accepted into a program that helps small and mid-sized cities develop projects that help build sustainable communities.
First Baptist in Chattanooga to build affordable housing on parking lot | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Three years into planning to build affordable housing on the church's property, First Baptist Church on East Eighth Street was accepted into a program that helps small and mid-sized cities develop projects that help build sustainable communities.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 6h
Steady growth and a crop of large new subdivisions are bringing hundreds of new customers a year to Hixson's water provider, General Manager Greg Butler said Wednesday.
Amid steady growth, Hixson’s water district is adding hundreds more customers each year | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Steady growth and a crop of large new subdivisions are bringing hundreds of new customers a year to Hixson's water provider, General Manager Greg Butler said Wednesday.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 7h
Chattanooga resident Cheri Roberts, 62, said on Wednesday that if the shutdown of the federal government continues, she worries her very health could hang in the balance.
‘I might die’: Subsidy loss could affect half a million Tennesseans | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Chattanooga resident Cheri Roberts, 62, said on Wednesday that if the shutdown of the federal government continues, she worries her very health could hang in the balance.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 8h
After sitting vacant for decades, an old church building on Wilcox Boulevard could soon hold up to 60 condos.
What’s going there? Old East Chattanooga church building could hold new condos | Chattanooga Times Free Press
After sitting vacant for decades, an old church building on Wilcox Boulevard could soon hold up to 60 condos.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 9h
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday the crime-fighting "surge" of state and federal officers in Memphis will be a long-term effort.
Tennessee governor predicts lengthy Memphis crime fight | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday the crime-fighting "surge" of state and federal officers in Memphis will be a long-term effort.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 17h
In September, Metro Social Services held a first of its kind food pop-up in North Nashville at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.
‘What the hell are people going to do?’: Nashville grapples with worsening hunger, food deserts | Chattanooga Times Free Press
In September, Metro Social Services held a first of its kind food pop-up in North Nashville at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 18h
While growing up on a livestock production farm in Arkansas, Megan Clegg probably couldn't imagine how her upbringing would translate into a career years later.
How this Tennessee teacher builds student confidence through show lambs and bees | Chattanooga Times Free Press
While growing up on a livestock production farm in Arkansas, Megan Clegg probably couldn't imagine how her upbringing would translate into a career years later.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 19h
See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week.
101 Gaming Studio, Lookout Lawn Care among new business licenses issued | Chattanooga Times Free Press
New business licenses issued Oct. 6-10, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 19h
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College Republicans held a candlelight vigil Tuesday in Maclellan Gym to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last month while speaking at a rally in Utah.
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UTC students mark Charlie Kirk’s birthday with candlelit vigil | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College Republicans held a candlelight vigil Tuesday in Maclellan Gym to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last month while speaking a...
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 20h
A disbarred Hamilton County attorney, who represented ex-Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy, pleaded guilty to forging a judge's signature on court documents, according to Rhea County Circuit Court records.
Disbarred Hamilton County attorney pleads guilty to forgery | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A disbarred Hamilton County attorney, who represented ex-Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy, pleaded guilty to forging a judge's signature on court documents, according to Rhea County Circuit Court records.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 20h
A former East Ridge City Court judge is accused of threatening to kill a family member and their mutual friend, according to an affidavit of complaint.
Former East Ridge City Judge charged for allegedly threatening to kill family member, mutual friend | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A former East Ridge City Court judge is accused of threatening to kill a family member and their mutual friend, according to an affidavit of complaint.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 21h
Alabama had a lot of new faces last football season who were unfamiliar with the Crimson Tide's rivalry game against Tennessee.

Now they know.
Vols have reignited ‘Third Saturday in October’ rivalry | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Alabama had a lot of new faces last football season who were unfamiliar with the Crimson Tide's rivalry game against Tennessee.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 22h
McMinn County and its sheriffs office claim a man who hung himself inside the jail showed no signs of being suicidal, and the involved parties are not liable for his death.
McMinn County, sheriff’s office denies fault in man’s jail suicide | Chattanooga Times Free Press
McMinn County and its sheriffs office claim a man who hung himself inside the jail showed no signs of being suicidal, and the involved parties are not liable for his death.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d
Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process the FAFSA.

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The 2026-27 FAFSA application is live. Here's what to know | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d
Here are three surprise outcomes that stand out following last week's prep football games across Georgia and Tennessee:
Signal Mountain offensive resurgence among area’s prep football surprises | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Here are three surprise outcomes that stand out following last week's prep football games across Georgia and Tennessee:
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga-area events in the story below.
Your weekend roundup: Find apple festivals, local spooks and themed markets in the Chattanooga area | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Here's what's happening this weekend in the Chattanooga area.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d
Reimbursement for a prestigious federal arts grant awarded to a Hamilton County organization could be delayed amid the government shutdown. If delayed, it would be the $90,000 grant's second speed bump this year.
Chattanooga arts organization’s grant could be delayed amid shutdown | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Reimbursement for a prestigious federal arts grant awarded to a Hamilton County organization could be delayed amid the government shutdown. If delayed, it would be the $90,000 grant's second speed bump this year.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College Republicans held a candlelight vigil Tuesday in Maclellan Gym to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last month while speaking at a rally in Arizona.
UTC students mark Charlie Kirk’s birthday with candlelit vigil | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College Republicans held a candlelight vigil Tuesday in Maclellan Gym to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last month while speaking at a rally in Arizona.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d
Auditors for the city of Red Bank recently discovered Hamilton County Property Assessor Marty Haynes' office miscalculated the city's certified property tax rate, and the error will result in a revenue shortfall of nearly $800,000 for the municipality in the 2025-26 fiscal year that began July 1.
Hamilton County property assessor’s mistake to cost Red Bank $800K | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Auditors for the city of Red Bank recently discovered Hamilton County Property Assessor Marty Haynes' office miscalculated the city's certified property tax rate, and the error will result in a revenue shortfall of nearly $800,000 for the municipality in the 2025-26 fiscal year that began July 1.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 1d
A boutique hotel at the Chattanooga Choo Choo campus is the only one in the city to receive recognition in the Michelin Guide's recent listing of one-, two- and three-key hotels.
Chattanooga’s Hotel Chalet honored as ‘one-key’ hotel in Michelin Guide | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A boutique hotel at the Chattanooga Choo Choo campus is the only one in the city to receive recognition in the Michelin Guide's recent listing of one-, two- and three-key hotels.
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