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BlueCross BlueShield Ignores Its Own Identity, Mission In Impasse With Memorial
The ongoing impasse between BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and CHI Memorial Hospital is perplexing. It's even more baffling to see BCBS promoting Parkridge Medical Center as "preferred" over CHI Memorial. Medicare gives Parkridge a 3-star rating and CHI Memorial a 5-star rating. Patient satisfaction surveys distributed to Medicare patients rate...
Chattanooga Live Music Upcoming Events
The upcoming Chattanooga Live Music events are scheduled through Thursday, May 16. Send your event co-host invites to Chattanooga Live Music (Mark A Herndon) to amplify your events. 8-May Cherry Street Tavern - Open Mic at 6 PM. 8-May Cherry Street Tavern - Thomas Csorba / Nic Belvin at 9...
State Reviewing Materials Used For Two I-24 Bridges Near I-75 Split
The state is reviewing material used for two widened I-24 bridges near the I-75 split. It appears that construction crews have temporarily pulled off from continued work on the two bridges. Sources said the issue was the quality of concrete used on the bridges. A state official told local legislators,...
Director Spotlight Connie Powell Brewer
In the bustling world of real estate, where transactions fly as fast as the ever-changing market dynamics, it's refreshing to work with such an amazing group of people from the Greater Chattanooga Realtors Board of Directors. As you will read below, Connie Powell Brewer is one of these wonderful people who brings a genuine passion for community and personal service to the table.
Signal Mountain residents warned of consistent car break-ins, suspects caught on video
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — The Signal Mountain Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office say they are investigating a series of car break ins. Signal Mountain Police have video of the suspects. They say it shows how easy it is for someone to try and get in a vehicle.
Chattanooga Man, 21, Charged In Rash Of Knoxville Car Burglaries
A 21-year-old Chattanooga man is one of two persons arrested by Knoxville Police in connection with a rash of car burglaries that happened throughout Knoxville last weekend. The incidents included in downtown Knoxville and two hotel parking lots on Executive Park Drive. In the course of the investigation, detectives identified...
RiseUP Cooperative To Host Adventure Trek June 8
RiseUP Cooperative will host Adventure Trek, an all-ages scavenger hunt that will take participants of all ages across downtown Chattanooga in search of clues, treats and prizes on June 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. "Start at the Chattanooga Green, and be whisked away in a morning of adventure that will...
4 Local Companies Awarded National Youth Apprenticeship Funding To Expand Opportunities
Four local Chattanooga/Hamilton County companies were selected to receive $10,000 each in financial incentives to kick-start a new youth apprenticeship program for residents ages 16–24 years old. The funding was provided by the Apprenticeships Building America I grant to celebrate the first-ever National Youth Apprenticeship Week. The winners were...
Busy crews: EPB says Thursday storms cause 'extensive damage to our power infrastructure'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Virtually every crew working for EPB started their workday early Thursday morning, and there's every indication that workday will be a long one for them. EPB Chattanooga sent out a release Thursday describing "extensive damage:" In an email sent Thursday morning, EPB says. Severe storms making...
5 From Chattanooga Are National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Wednesday announced this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. They include:. Amelia Barr, Chattanooga Christian. Lucie DeGaetano GPS. Eleanor...
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