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Amazon Plans New Chattanooga-Area Delivery Station; Jobs Could Be Closer Commute for Sequatchie Valley Workers

Amazon is planning a new delivery station in Chattanooga’s Lookout Valley area that is expected to create more than 300 jobs and could provide a more convenient employment option for some residents of Marion, Sequatchie, and counties to the west of the Scenic City. The company announced plans to develop a roughly 200,000-square-foot delivery station …

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Tennessee Revenues Exceed Budget Estimates by More Than $227 Million in May

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $244.7 million more than May 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 14.38 …

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Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Tennessee Valley; Local Drivers Finding Prices as Low as $3.42 Per Gallon

Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …

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Tennessee Unemployment Remains Low Despite Fifth Straight Month of Job Losses

Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the nation, but new labor data shows the state has now recorded job losses for five consecutive months, raising concerns about a slowing employment market. According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate has remained relatively stable …

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Tennessee Drivers to Face New Registration Requirements Beginning in 2027

Tennessee motorists applying for an initial vehicle registration will soon face new documentation requirements under legislation approved by the Tennessee General Assembly. According to a notice issued by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Public Chapter 954, passed in 2026, will require applicants seeking an initial registration for a motor vehicle that requires a license plate …

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Marion County Chamber, Libraries to Host Small Business Lunch & Learn Roundtable

The Marion County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Marion County Libraries, will host a special “Lunch & Learn” small business roundtable later this month aimed at gathering ideas and feedback from local business owners and entrepreneurs. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 28 at 12:00 Noon CDT at Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus. According …

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Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card

The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …

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Gas Prices Continue to Rise

Gas prices are continuing to climb across the area, with drivers feeling the impact at the pump. According to GasBuddy, prices in the area have increased more than 26 cents per gallon in the past week. Compared to last month, prices are now roughly 88 cents higher, bringing the average cost to around 3 dollars …

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Unemployment Drops in Most Tennessee Counties

All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …

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Verizon to give $20 Credit after Wednesday Issues

Verizon customers who were affected by a widespread outage Wednesday afternoon will receive a $20 credit on their accounts, but it won’t automatically show up unless it’s redeemed. You will receive a text message when the credit is available. On average, this covers multiple days of service. Business customers will be contacted directly about their credits. Verizon …

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