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Community keeps memory of ‘The Fallen Five’ alive 9 years after tragedy
July 16, 2024 marks the 9-year anniversary of the terrorist attack in Chattanooga that killed 4 marines and a Navy sailor. In 2015, a man opened fire at a military recruiting center and then went to the Naval Operational Support Center, killing 5 service members in the attack. Those 5...
Tennessee's fast-food boom: Whataburger, In-N-Out and more in high demand in Nashville
While traditional table-service restaurants continue their long journey to bounce back from 2020, the fast-food industry is booming. That’s why Nashville expects so many new drive-thru joints coming to the area in the next few years — from California’s “animal-style” chain In-N-Out opening at least three restaurants around the city to new Whataburger locations cropping up regularly. ...
DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.7 billion in grants to help convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities. The facilities are across eight states – Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia – and will retool or retrofit 11 existing motor vehicle manufacturing facilities and will […] The post DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles appeared first on Transportation Today.
Tennessee’s largest companies secure sales tax exemptions for everything from jet fuel to water
By Adam Friedman Tennessee Lookout They’re scattered across the rural Tennessee landscape: blue-sided barns stretching the length of five U.S. football fields, clustered together in groups numbering as few as three to as many as 20. Each of Tennessee’s nearly 2,200 industrial chicken barns produce about 200,000 six-pound birds each year, a process that collectively […] The post Tennessee’s largest companies secure sales tax exemptions for everything from jet fuel to water appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
These are the candidates running in Tennessee's House District 97 primary
Incumbent Republican Rep. John Gillespie faces one challenger in the party primary for the Tennessee House District 97 race this year. The winner of that contest will face Jesse Huseth, the one Democrat to qualify for the ballot, in November. District 97 largely encompasses East Memphis and a small portion...
Maker Day Returns To The Chattanooga Public Library On Saturday, August 3rd
The Chattanooga Public Library is thrilled to announce the return of Maker Day, happening Saturday, August 3rd, from 10 am - 5 pm on the 4th Floor at the Downtown Library. River City Company and Emerging Producer Cortina Jenelle Caldwell will be hosting a variety of activities during Maker Day, including activity labs for Caldwell’s “2034: Chattanooga in the Making” community art project.
Chattanooga Establishes Urban Ecology Preserve Along South Chickamauga Creek
The City of Chattanooga has announced the preservation of a 27-acre forested oxbow along South Chickamauga Creek near Shallowford Road, encompassing 1.3 miles of stream frontage. This significant conservation effort is being undertaken through the implementation of restrictive covenants, the first of their kind for city-owned property. These covenants will...
The Festival Of Black Arts & Ideas Celebrates The 100th Birthday Of James Baldwin
The Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas: James Baldwin Festival of Words, invites you to join us and the world in celebration of the 100th Birthday of Literary Luminary James Baldwin on Friday, August 2nd at 4:30 PM in the auditorium of Chattanooga Public Library Downtown. This event is...
2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle is Back with $290,000+ in Prizes
The 2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring over $290,000 in prizes. Over the years, this incredible event has raised more than $8 million for vital Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) projects, supporting its mission to conserve and enhance Tennessee’s wildlife and natural habitats.
Tyler Terry pleads guilty to multi-state killing spree, sentenced to life
Tyler Terry, the South Carolina man linked to two murders in his home state, one in the Memphis area, and two more in St. Louis County in 2021, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life for the multi-state killing spree.
Red Bank restaurant owners who lost kitchen to fire Monday night post about it on Facebook
RED BANK, Tenn. — UPDATE (Tuesday morning):. Rob's Restaurant & Lounge posted about the fire on their Facebook page Tuesday morning. Rob’s would like to thank everyone for the outreach and the support after today’s events. We appreciate everyone who is a part of the Rob’s family. A special thank you to all the first responders who worked hard to save what could be saved. We are grateful that no one was hurt. We thank you all for your support.
Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga, TN: Then and Now
Hamilton Place opened on August 5, 1987. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. developed the mall. They aimed to create a premier shopping destination in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The initial anchor stores were Sears, Belk, Loveman’s, Parisian, and Regal Cinemas 9. This diverse mix offered a variety of shopping and entertainment options from the start.
Hixson looks to sustain breakthrough success
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hixson Wildcats football program struggled for several years. They did not have a winning record between 2017 and 2022, with multiple winless seasons in the mix. They had their first winning record last season since 2016 under the leadership of Nick Rivers III. Coach Rivers said...
Having more than 1 kid in daycare is more expensive than rent, researchers say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If you think the most expensive bill for families is housing, think again. Childcare costs have surged so much that researchers say having more than one kid in daycare is more expensive than rent in every state. According to a new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, families in Tennessee spend, on average, about 40 percent of their household income on childcare. It's forcing some parents to make tough decisions to ensure their children get the care they need.
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