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Councilwoman in court over residency, says she was threatened
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Chattanooga City Councilwoman testified inside of a Hamilton County courtroom Thursday as she tries to maintain her seat. The issue at hand inside the Hamilton County Circuit Court was whether or not Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod has lived in District 8 in the past couple of years.
Construction underway for new container homes in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Construction is underway for what designers are calling Hamilton County’s first ever luxury container home. It will be located on Chattanooga’s southside, just off East Main Street. Seven, 40-foot cube containers will be turned into a 2,000 square foot home. This innovative project...
Next Red Bank “Food Truck Friday” Event Is June 7
The City of Red Bank invites everyone to join them in an evening of foods, music, and fun at their next “Food Truck Friday” event. This Friday, a selection of foods will be offered by Fud Vybez, Jonny Poppers Burger Buggy, Culture-Licious, Chattatater, Preacher’s BBQ and Windy City Eatz.
Dunlap Police arrests man with several pounds of drugs
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – On June 7, Dunlap Police were dispatched at night to the Dunlap Gardens Apartments area with a report of shots fired. During their investigation, officers found an intoxicated male in the parking lot. The male has been identified as Drake Addison Buckner. Officers also found...
Next Red Bank “Food Truck Friday” Event Is Happening This Friday
The City of Red Bank invites everyone to join them in a special evening of yummy foods, delightful music, and just plain fun at their next “Food Truck Friday” event. This Friday, June 7th, a selection of delicious foods will be offered by the popular Fud Vybez, Jonny Poppers Burger Buggy, Culture-Licious, Chattatater, Preacher’s BBQ, and Windy City Eatz.
Banjo's BBQ Dayton serves up sensational smoked meats and sauces!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — If you are looking for some really good BBQ and BBQ sauces in Dayton, Tenn. you need to stop by Banjo's BBQ Dayton!. Banjo's BBQ Dayton is a family-owned restaurant serving up some serious barbeque. Their freshly smoked meats are prepared with their secret special spice blend, and all sauces are made fresh in-house!
Life With Ferris: Tennessee Valley Daylily Society’s Annual Show Is Sunday
Plan on stopping by the MACC on Sunday, June 9, from 1-3 p.m. and pick up a few stellar daylilies for your yard. Even if you don’t want to anything to your garden, you are still in for a treat at the Tennessee Valley Daylily Society’s annual show. You will be bombarded with hundreds of unusual blooms from 40-plus members of the TVDS, many of them modern cultivars.
After collision with police chief, Tennessee motorcycle chase ends in fiery crash, arrest
WHITWELL, Tenn. — A man faces several charges after authorities say he led deputies on a dangerous high-speed motorcycle chase that ended with him knocking a police chief to the ground with his bike. This happened in Whitwell, Tennessee at about 2:30 p.m. Monday, according to a Facebook post...
ERPD Arrests June 2-5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 2-5. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
$450,000 In Funding Lined Up For Harvesting Inclusive Playground
Mayors Tim Kelly and Weston Wamp joined Councilman Darrin Ledford, other area elected officials, as well as advocate and Chattanooga Fire Department Captain Skyler Phillips on Tuesday to announce that the Harvesting Inclusive Playground has received $450,000 in funding commitments from the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and the State of Tennessee.
Tuftco Names Mark Harman President Of Tufting Systems
Mark Harman has been named president of the tufting systems division of Tuftco Corp. Jason Ledbetter was also named director of operations for the same division, which is based in Chattanooga. Mr. Harman graduated from Southern Methodist University and has had a career in the carpet industry for 45 years....
Leadership Grundy Class of 2024
Twelve outstanding citizens of Grundy County completed an important milestone as they graduated from Leadership Grundy on May 17. The graduation ceremony was held at The Overlook at Hickory Creek Pointe in Altamont. The program included a wonderful catered meal, opening comments by Mayor Michael Brady, guest speaker, presentation of plaques, and an introduction of the 2024 Leadership Grundy project. Dr. Julie Keel, Interim Director at Mountain Top and Leadership Grundy alumnus, was the guest speaker. She brought a message of inspiration and motivation as she encouraged the graduates to inspire others while being inspired.
Two charged with second-degree murder in alleged fentanyl overdose
DAYTON — A Dayton man and woman are both facing second-degree murder charges and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance after being indicted by the Rhea County Grand Jury for allegedly selling fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose. McKayle Paige Morgan and Jesse Luke Mitchel Westlake are facing the charges after the death of McKenzie Lemons in late November 2023. According to a report on file at the Dayton...
Individual Arrest In Court With Meth Concealed - And Other Collegedale Police Calls
An individual was arrested in Municipal court after having methamphetamines concealed on his person. Officers received lost property found at Little Debbie Park. An unknown 9-1-1 call came in from the 8800 block of Cherlee Drive. Officers checked the area and discovered it was an accidental dial. Officers assisted a...
Numerous Shoppers Stop By Cooley’s Retirement Sale
Cooley’s Fine Clothing store in Red Bank saw a steady stream of both bargain shoppers and old friends wanting to say goodbye Thursday afternoon on the first of its six-day retirement sale. For sale were shirts for $10, belts for $2, and even fixtures, sewing machines and furniture for...
Jerry Summers: Robinson’s Drug Store in Dayton - Scopes
One of the historical accounts of how Dayton got involved in the Trial of the Century was when local superintendent of the Cumberland Coal and Company George Rappleyea became aware of the interest and purpose of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to seek a test case in one of the multiple states across America that had addressed the use of the teaching of evolution in public school systems.
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