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Railfanning.org launches new site for streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee

May 26, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org has launched a new site dedicated to the history of streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Rare.us closing its doors

March 30, 2018 Express Telegraph

The website, which mixed rehashed content with opinion pieces, launched in 2013.

Tennessee lawmakers kill bill to define marriage

January 22, 2016 Express Telegraph

State lawmakers in Tennessee this week killed a proposal that would have defined marriage as being between one man and one woman, no matter what any court — such as the U.S. Supreme Court — ruled.

Monuments to shootings remain ‘Nooga Strong’

August 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A month after five people were killed in a terrorist attack here, a pair of monuments remain “Nooga Stong.”

Lamar Alexander facing primary from the right

September 2, 2013 Express Telegraph

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander is facing a primary challenge from at least one candidate who says the two-term senator is too liberal. Tennessee state Rep. Joe Carr, R-Lascassas, and Brenda Lenard have

Dozens gather for Chattanooga gay marriage rally

August 31, 2013 Express Telegraph

Krystal to relocate corporate headquarters to Atlanta

October 3, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Krystal, the fast-food burger joint known for its square hamburgers, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta. The company was founded in Chattanooga in 1932. “Chattanooga has been a wonderful

Chambliss: No budget, no pay

February 25, 2012 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — A senator from Georgia is co-sponsoring legislation that would prohibit members of Congress from drawing pay if the Congressional budget and appropriations process isn’t wrapped up by the start of the fiscal year on

Ringgold recovering nine months after tornado

February 1, 2012 Express Telegraph

RINGGOLD, Ga. — Nine months after a major tornado ripped through this north Georgia hamlet, the signs of destruction are still visible. The path through town that the EF4 twister — with winds reaching 175

‘America’s Most Amazing Mile’

October 31, 2009 Express Telegraph

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – When the Incline Railway was built in 1895, the idea was to complete a cheap means for traveling to the top of Lookout Mountain. It worked , but it outlasted its intended