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Developers say Central Crossing is a mixed-use space for people to live, work and shop as part of the Bring Back the BLVD initiative — business owners expect it will help revitalize the corridor soon.

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Volkswagen officials launched the 2027 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs at its Chattanooga plant Tuesday as part of a U.S. strategy supporting American customers.

The new Atlas starts at $41,610 and marks a milestone for the plant amid plans for future global downsizing.

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Visitor spending in nearby Chattanooga helped generate $17.7 million for local schools in Hamilton County and saved families about $1,200 yearly, as 11 million visitors boosted revenue by 4% from 2024 to 2025—raising the local economy and easing taxpayer costs.

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Hamilton County Schools opened a new Career Exploration Center Tuesday at the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center in downtown Chattanooga to give middle school students hands-on career ideas.

The center (serving up to 60 students across 15 activity stations) will welcome its first group on Oct. 26.

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Coyotes are increasingly spotted in East Ridge as residents note sightings in neighborhoods and greenways.

Outdoor expert Richard Simms explained that these adaptable animals come for easy meals like mice and rabbits (residents with small pets are advised to use hazing techniques).

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State officials announced on Sept. 28 that plans to relocate Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute from Birmingham Hwy in Chattanooga have been canceled, ensuring the facility continues to serve 52 counties in East Tennessee.

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Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect local restaurants twice a year for a 100-point grade; establishments that fail critical standards receive reinspections and may see their scores adjusted later.

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UTC won six straight games over ETSU and will try to extend the streak on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Johnson City.

The Mocs came off a 27-8 win at The Citadel while ETSU recorded a 58-31 defeat of Western Carolina in their league opener.

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Chattanooga Christian School announced its football team will play an independent schedule next fall as it exits Division II region competition.

This shift follows a growing trend in local sports programs + details on game schedules are pending.

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