Booming prediction markets are facing significant scrutiny from states, where legislators are eyeing local regulation, issues of morality and lost state revenue. State lawmakers have proposed 50 bills in 14 states centered on regulating wagering apps like Kalshi and Polymarket. These successful sites let users bet against each other on anything from the Rotten Tomatoes…
Data center debate impacts governor’s races nationwide
More than half of candidates in governor’s races across the country in 2026 have aligned on one key issue in the contentious debate over data centers — there must be rules in place on how facilities consume energy. Some candidates from both major political parties are changing their public stances as the centers become more…
The airport gallery behind baggage claim
Nestled away just inside the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport’s baggage claim on the wall closest to the exit is a small gallery of Chattanooga area artists’ paintings. Located in the CHA Art Space, the collection is curated by Chattanooga artist Carrie Pendergrass. “I had always been in different airports with different kinds of art displays and…
Chattanooga grows its art community
As the heart of Chattanooga’s cultural identity, the local arts scene is a powerful draw for creators looking to build sustainable careers. Chattanooga, a city known for its natural beauty and local hot spots, is also a magnet that draws artists to the community. It offers a place where artists are celebrated for the…
UT Chattanooga study indicates record population growth in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – The population of the Chattanooga region grew more than double the national rate from 2020 to 2025, according to a report released by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Chattanooga, metropolitan area (including north Georgia near the state line) increased from a population of 563,291 in April 2020 to 594,530 on…