Hospital mergers in 2026 exceed last year, and more deals are likely
The pace of mergers isn’t showing signs of slowing down, as health systems engage in more deals and bigger transactions. The pace of hospital merger activity isn’t cooling, and analysts say they expect to see more transactions in the months ahead. There were 16 announced hospital mergers and...
Chattanooga Man Allegedly Shoots Relative Over Unpaid Bills, Police Say
1700 Block of Cambridge Dr. — Approximate Reported Shooting Location. A 60-year-old man was left in critical condition after being shot multiple times inside a home on Cambridge Drive in Chattanooga, and police say the man now charged in the shooting admitted to pulling the trigger during an argument over household bills. John Billingsley, 59, faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated domestic assault in connection with the shooting.
Chattanooga Union Gospel Mission mobile kitchen damaged in fire after mechanical failure
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A mobile kitchen used to serve hot meals across the Chattanooga area was significantly damaged after a mechanical failure and fire while it was being transported for repairs. Chattanooga Outreach and the Union Gospel Mission says its mobile kitchen, M.O.M.’s Kitchen (Meals on Mission), was damaged...
Containment ramps up as new sewer leak found in South Chickamauga Creek basin Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A new sanitary sewer leak has been detected in Chattanooga’s South Chickamauga Creek basin, sending wastewater into the creek Friday morning and prompting renewed containment and repair efforts. The City of Chattanooga’s Wastewater Department says leaking pipe joints were identified more than 50 feet upstream...
Olos Unveils Scratch-Made Mediterranean Cuisine Here In Chattanooga
Olos and Olos Market is open at 345 Broad St., on the rooftop of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown, as the city's first full-service rooftop restaurant. Built entirely around scratch-made Mediterranean cuisine, the concept pairs rooftop dining with Olos Market, a first-of-its-kind Mediterranean market downstairs stocked with imported ingredients so guests can recreate the cuisine at home.
Tennessee Winter Outlook 2026-27: Nashville Snow, Rain Chances
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga face a potentially wetter winter as El Niño develops.
Dade elections board rejects recall applications targeting Don Townsend, Melissa Bradford
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — The Dade County Board of Elections says two recall applications fail to meet state requirements because they name County Executive Don Townsend and Commissioner Melissa Bradford but don’t identify their offices in required sections. The GBI says it is in contact with the sheriff’s...
Chattanooga woman charged in Oakwood Drive shooting of 22-year-old man
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga woman is facing charges after police say a 22-year-old man was shot while trying to leave his home on Oakwood Drive Wednesday morning. Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a person shot shortly after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. Preliminary findings indicate the victim was attempting...
Goodwill workers hear cries for days, then crews free dog from drain pipe
Veterinarians are still evaluating his injuries and overall condition.
Toombs County Sweeps Ringgold, Advances to Second Round of State Playoffs
Toombs County advanced to the second round of the state playoffs Monday, October 12, sweeping Ringgold at Toombs County High School. The Bulldogs opened the series with a dramatic 1-0 walk-off victory in nine innings before using a seven-run first inning to take control of a 12-2 win in game two.
