City Public Works had to make a $430,000 emergency purchase after a sludge pump stopped working and then the backup pump also failed.

Brent Goldberg, city chief financial officer, said the failure was at station #1.

He said after the two failures occurred, the sludge was routed to station #2. However, it had to pump far beyond its capacity.

Mr. Goldberg said, in order to prevent waste from having to be dumped into the Tennessee River with the overuse of the station #2 pump, it was necessary on May 31 to acquire two progressive cavity pumps and grinders for station #1. 

The Tennessee Department of Correction is reminding survivors and victims of crime to enroll in the new, enhanced notification service before TDOC’s current system is deactivated. The new ... (click for more)

A Chattanooga man has been charged with attempted criminal homicide after threatening to kill himself and a victim and firing several shots. The victim said defendant Bradley Meyers told her ... (click for more)

As part of the construction of a state industrial access road (Ferdinand Piech Way) serving the Volkswagen Group of America supplier park in Chattanooga, Tennessee Department of Transportation ... (click for more)

The Tennessee Department of Correction is reminding survivors and victims of crime to enroll in the new, enhanced notification service before TDOC’s current system is deactivated. The new system, VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) is replacing the current system VOICE (Victim Offender Information Caller Emissary) in an effort to streamline notification services ... (click for more)

A Chattanooga man has been charged with attempted criminal homicide after threatening to kill himself and a victim and firing several shots. The victim said defendant Bradley Meyers told her “I’m going to -— kill you and kill myself.” On Wednesday night around 10 p.m., officers responded to a “disorder with a weapon” report at the Hamilton Villas. The reporting party, the ... (click for more)

I can't find any logical reasons that the new Lookout stadium is being placed where it is other than to think it's a combination of favoritism and eliminating an eyesore. All statistics point to an illogical decision coupled with questionable tax breaks/support. Lookouts average attendance in 2018 (all that I could quickly find) was 3,206 per game and ranked 74th among ... (click for more)

My career was in the public schools of several states. I never drew the connection to funding for schools and achievement until later. This is what I have found. The states of the deep south are run by Republicans. In all of them, educational achievement is poor. Is there a connection between funding for schools and achievement? The answer to that should be a resounding "yes." ... (click for more)

The Lee University Athletic Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Carman Lastoria to the position of Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing and Communications. Lastoria is entering his 11th year with Lee Athletics. He served his first five years as the Sports Information Coordinator, working for legendary Sports Information Director, George Starr. He has spent ... (click for more)

Chattanooga head coach Shawn Poppie announced the addition of transfer Lamiah Walker to the 2022-23 roster. “Lamiah is a perfect addition to our women's basketball program,” Poppie said. “She immediately adds to our culture with her work ethic, resiliency, and character.” Walker, who prepped at Signal Mountain High School, is transferring from Austin Peay after one season ... (click for more)