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Today, the I-75/I-24 split ranks as the 59th worst trucking bottleneck in the country, per the American Transportation Research Institute. In 2021, it came in at No. 7. While first phase of construction on the interchange helped ease traffic some, phase two makes big promises (including a 3-lane exit from I-75 North as it merges with I-24 West). Major work begins this fall, with the project scheduled to run through 2025.

You might've seen some recent stories about a new state law that says when teachers can use corporal punishment in Tennessee schools. But what's the local impact? Does Hamilton County Department of Education still allow corporal punishment? We found out from school board chair Tiffanie Robinson and Superintendent Justin Robertson:

If you are interested in opening as STVR — or still concerned about how they are affecting Chattanooga neighborhoods — you might want to read this.

We had the chance to sit down with Council Chairwoman Raquetta Dotley and learn a couple of surprising things about what it's really like to serve on Chattanooga City Council. And we got to visit her at Westside Missionary Baptist Church in Alton Park where she works part-time while she's not serving on the council. Dotley emphasized how much impact the public can really have on local government. She said contacting your City Council rep makes a difference. Attending meetings and voicing your thoughts makes a difference. Voting makes a difference. #localgovernment #voting

The City of Chattanooga is putting $3 million of federal funding into creating and maintaining affordable housing units in Chattanooga. But, how does affordable housing affect the surrounding neighborhood? Here are five questions (and answers) about affordable housing. #affordablehousing #localgovernment

Ron McGill lived through frequent sewer overflows at his Chattanooga home for decades. Then, the city spent millions to stop them. It was part of the broader sewer infrastructure overhaul Chattanooga is legally required to complete. Check out our story about McGill’s sewer saga, the city’s progress in reducing harmful overflows, and steps you can take to make wastewater and stormwater flow more smoothly. #infrastructure #stormwater #wastewater #localgovernment