Despite an overall decrease in growth across the whole of Hamilton County, the Ooltewah/ Collegedale area is still holding its own as one of the epicenters of development, according to Yuen Lee of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency.

Longtime businessman Tom DeMatteo and first-time entrepreneur Allen Greenwell, II, are teaming up to tackle the renovation of a building on Highway 58 for their own independent operations.

In an economic time when many are thankful just to have a job, members of World Community Church are making it their job to help 30 families celebrate Thanksgiving with a gift of groceries for their meal.

While industrial-grade project people are shopping Ace Hardware for widgets, nuts or bolts, the more decor-minded set can step into the Ace Christmas Place, which is hosting an open house Nov. 1 from noon to 6 p.m.

InSpirit men’s chorus will perform a concert Nov. 8 to raise funds for its June tour of Wales.

Despite the Ooltewah area being the fastest growing of Hamilton County, a number of families are losing their place in the community to foreclosure, according to new East Brainerd resident Linda Millar.

Tallent Construction will begin work on connecting sewer to Sandy Trails in Collegedale after being awarded the job with a low bid of $99,844, coming in nearly $50,000 under the highest of six bids received.

The nearly $100 million mixed-use project recently approved by the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission for construction on Old Lee Highway is the largest of its kind to date for the Summit area, said engineer Mike Price.

As work to widen Interstate 75 continues around the Ooltewah exit, Tennessee Department of Transportation officials are already looking at future expansions.

The local Molly Maid franchise is helping abused women and children clean up their lives after having to leave their own home by collecting products and money for the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults.

St. Nicholas School alumnus Jordan Thomas returned to his alma mater with a CNN crew in tow to talk with students and encourage them to vote for him in the CNN Top 10 Heroes competition.

Kim France, a customer service representative at First Volunteer Bank on Highway 58, uses her love of scrapbooking to connect the bank’s business customers with members of the community.

Students across Hamilton County are breathing easier thanks to a donation by East Brainerd business Express RX.

New Collegedale Police Chief Brian Hickman is taking measures to improve efficiency in the department.

Chip Ables and partners in crime Brandon Crumley and Terry Crumley have transformed a corner of Eastgate Town Center into a horrific Clown Town, open now through Halloween.