Margie Ann Collins, 70, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9996. (click for more)

Donald Thomas “Tommy” Francis, Sr. of East Ridge, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at his home. Tommy was a graduate of Central High School, where he was a punter for the football team. ... (click for more)

Mr. Stephen F. Ritchie, 59, of Ft. Oglethorpe, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Ft. Oglethorpe, and graduated from Lakeview High School in the class ... (click for more)

Margie Ann Collins, 70, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9996. (click for more)

Donald Thomas “Tommy” Francis, Sr. of East Ridge, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at his home. Tommy was a graduate of Central High School, where he was a punter for the football team. He was a wood carver, hunter of Indian relics and an excellent story teller. He retired as a sheet metal estimator for King Industries. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas ... (click for more)

Thomas D. Shook, 81, of Spring City, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at The Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thomas was born on Oct. 2, 1940, and was a lifetime resident of this area. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Bonham Baptist Church in Spring City, Tennessee. Thomas attended Spring City High School and worked with his ... (click for more)

Randle Blake Evitt, 75, of Evensville, Tennessee, died on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his residence. Randle was born on Feb. 24, 1947, and was a lifetime resident of this area. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church in Evensville, Tennessee. Randle was an evangelist. He preached and played music at many churches in this area. Randle also enjoyed ... (click for more)

The City Council will consider a flurry of resolutions on Aug. 9 dealing with the Southside Stadium - with the approvals expected to be the final okays for the huge project at the abandoned U.S. Pipe/Wheland Foundry site. The City Industrial Development Board is counted on for its okay on Monday and the County Commission on Wednesday. The actions will set up a Tax Increment ... (click for more)

The 213-acre Walden's Ridge Park - just 10 miles from downtown Chattanooga - is taking shape. The North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy is transferring the property to Hamilton County, and there will be a conservation easement through the Land Trust of Tennessee. Christy Cooper, general services administrator, said that means the land cannot be developed, mined or timbered. ... (click for more)