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Parkridge Medical Center's new 50-bed patient tower opens to patients Nov. 10

Parkridge Medical Center celebrated a grand opening Friday for a three-story patient tower that adds 50 beds and a new entrance to the hospital. If you or someone you know gets care there, here's what's new.

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The new tower's 50 rooms include 16 ICU rooms

Sources: Chattanooga Times Free Press, wtvcfox

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ICU rooms1632%
Med-surg, orthopedic and spine rooms3468%

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OutdoorsTennessee dedicates Angel's Hollow in Sale Creek as its 70th state parkTennessee's newest state park is official. Angel's Hollow State Park in Sale Creek became the 70th state park at its dedication Friday at McDonald Farm, a site once slated for industrial development. It will cover approximately 2,500 acres across Hamilton and Rhea counties.Today’s editionRead Regional NewsEast Ridge Fire was among crews at record flooding in Copperhill and McCaysvilleIf you have family near the Georgia line, here's where things stand. Overnight flash flooding hit Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia, and East Ridge Fire was among the crews asked to respond Thursday. Teams made more than 30 water rescues.Friday’s editionRead OutdoorsTennessee dedicates Angel's Hollow State Park in Sale Creek today, just ahead of the county fairIf you're headed to the Hamilton County Fair this weekend, add a stop. Tennessee State Parks will dedicate Angel's Hollow before the fair, and it will be the state's 70th state park.Friday’s editionRead City HallChattanooga's council lets the mayor settle with Nippon Paint over unmet goalsThe Chattanooga City Council voted Tuesday to let the mayor's office negotiate and sign a settlement with Nippon Paint Automotive America over unmet goals tied to the city's clawback effort. The city says the company promised to invest $60 million and create 150 jobs by 2027.Thursday’s editionRead County CommissionHamilton County commissioners delay the East Brainerd sports complex rezoning vote to Nov. 18If you live near East Brainerd Road, this one's close to home. Hamilton County commissioners weighed a rezoning request Wednesday that would let developer March Adams build an indoor sports complex, then delayed the vote until Nov. 18. The property would change from agricultural to commercial use.Thursday’s editionRead City HallThe City Council delays action on a clawback from Nippon Paint in East ChattanoogaIf you've wondered where the Nippon Paint deal in East Chattanooga stands, the City Council on Tuesday delayed action on a "clawback" of the land the city donated. Councilwoman Marvene Noel, whose District 8 includes the plant, said she inadvertently missed a meeting on the topic.Wednesday’s editionRead

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  • CFC finalChattanooga FC hosts Los Angeles FC 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Cup final Sunday at 6 p.m.

    Chattanooga FC hosts Los Angeles FC 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Cup final Sunday at 6 p.m. at Finley Stadium. The Boys in Blue beat Columbus Crew 2, 3-2, after trailing 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Final, and will be the first independent club in league history to play in the Cup. A win would bring the city its first-ever professional soccer title.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Local 3 News, Chattanoogan.com Breaking News

  • Mocs homecomingUTC (6-3, 5-1 Southern Conference) faces Mercer (7-2, 4-1) at 1 p.m.

    UTC (6-3, 5-1 Southern Conference) faces Mercer (7-2, 4-1) at 1 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium in the Mocs' homecoming game. UTC is ranked 25th by FCS coaches, and Mercer is No. 11 in the coaches' poll. Mocs center Devin Lively called it a “knockdown, drag out, four quarter dogfight.”

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Chattanooga Times Free Press, Local 3 News

  • Fair trafficHeaded to the Hamilton County Fair at McDonald Farm?

    Headed to the Hamilton County Fair at McDonald Farm? TDOT has a temporary traffic pattern on U.S. 27 (State Route 29) near the Rhea County line through Sun., Nov. 8, with northbound fair traffic using the left lane. The Rhea County Sheriff's Office also has a modified traffic plan and urges caution, and drivers should expect heavy traffic and potential delays. We suggest leaving extra time.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WTVC, 3B Media News

  • East Ridge footballEast Ridge lost 47-7 to Macon County Friday in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs.

    East Ridge lost 47-7 to Macon County Friday in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs. Macon County is scheduled to play at Alcoa in round two on Fri., Nov. 13.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Rogersville Review

  • Ocoee floodingFlash flooding raised the Ocoee River to a record 18 feet Thursday morning after 8 to 10 inches of rain, leaving feet of water in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia.

    Flash flooding raised the Ocoee River to a record 18 feet Thursday morning after 8 to 10 inches of rain, leaving feet of water in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia. Tennessee Emergency Management said 68 people were rescued, and no deaths have been reported. TDOT reopened State Route 68 for recovery crews, and the TVA warned that dangerous river conditions could continue for days.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WSMV, wtvcfox

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Parkridge's new 50-bed tower opens to patients Nov. 10

Plus, Tennessee's 70th state park is official and Chattanooga FC plays for a title Sunday.

The TLDR

  1. Parkridge's new 50-bed patient tower opens to patients Nov. 10
  2. Tennessee dedicates Angel's Hollow as its 70th state park
  3. UTC hosts Mercer Saturday; CFC plays for a title Sunday
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