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LaunchTN to host the largest entrepreneur conference in Tennessee
The place to be if you’re curious about the Tennessee startup scene. Hundreds of founders, investors and tech enthusiasts from across dozens of industries gather every year for Tennessee’s leading entrepreneurship event, with Nashville as its vibrant backdrop. 3686 is a three-day entrepreneurship conference, powered by Launch Tennessee...
Jones outspending Alexander 4-1 in TN 4th House race
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Unicoi County businesswoman Renea Jones has outraised and outspent her opponent, Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander, by a roughly four to one margin in the Tennessee 4th District House Republican primary. Barring a highly unlikely general election loss, the winner of the Aug. 1 primary will head to Nashville in January […]
Mid-State patients say stem cell treatments eliminated their pain
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - To get stem cell treatments, people used to have to travel overseas, but now patients can get them without leaving Middle Tennessee. One woman who endured excruciating pain is hoping to help others by sharing her story of recovery. Weightlifter Tara Reed has always been committed...
Match Preview: Chattanooga Faces Richmond in First of Back to Backs at Home
This Saturday, July 13th The Chattanooga Red Wolves will host the Richmond Kickers at 7:30pm. Fans at this weekend’s match can enjoy special pricing on Miller High Life and Coors Banquet for $2 Beer Night. Retired kits will also be on sale for 50% off from 6:30 p.m. to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. There will also be pregame trivia hosted by Scenic Community Credit Union with prizes in addition to a meet and greet with US Olympian and UTC graduate, Olivia Reeves.
AAA: TN gas prices rise 6 cents
Gas prices across the state rose six cents, on average, ahead of Independence Day last week, before holding steady over the weekend. According to AAA, the Tennessee gas price average is now $3.16, which is 12 cents more expensive than one month ago and five cents more than one year ago. The average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Cocke County also increased according to AAA, going from $3.06 per gallon last week to a current average of $3.11 per gallon. ...
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
TUFF Cost Share Recipients Announced
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing the latest round of recipients for the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program. The funding will contribute to production increases for small farming and forestry businesses and increase access to nutritious food in Tennessee’s urban areas. “This cost...
Tennessee collected $87.6 million in the first 12 months of their taxing sports betting handle
Last year, the Tennessee legislature made changes in their method of taxation for sports betting. Instead of their traditional nationwide levy on sports betting operators, Tennessee will offer taxation based on handle starting in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Twelve months later, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) reported $87.6 million in state taxes for the fiscal year they recently completed. Tennessee had a $342.2 million handle for June 2024 and collected $6.3 million worth of receipts. In total, that was $4.3 million more than they had in the fiscal year of 2022-23. SWC Director of Engagement David A. Smith had this to say.
Murphy not present, pleads not guilty to 17 charges in arraignment hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Celeste Murphy, or rather her attorneys, made their first court appearance briefly Friday morning. Murphy was not present when her attorneys pleaded not guilty to 17 charges related to falsifying government documents while serving as Chattanooga Police Chief in the Hamilton County Courthouse. She resigned...
Get inked at tattoo convention ‘Literary Ink’ this weekend!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re a fan of ink, or are looking to try something new, a book themed tattoo convention is on the way to Chattanooga. Jennifer Edge with Mainline Tattoo joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview the magic of ‘Literary Ink.’. You...
After 32 Years, Charlene Nash Is Hanging Up Her Gardening Tools
For more than 32 years and 28 million visitors, the Tennessee Aquarium’s glass-enclosed peaks have been the signature flourish to Chattanooga’s downtown skyline. When Senior Horticulturist Charlene Nash applied to join the Aquarium’s ranks, however, its light- and life-filled “living forest” galleries were still open to the sky.
Pregnant woman lost baby after beating, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Three women are accused of jumping a pregnant woman, who then later lost her child, Memphis Police say. Dalayah Suggs, 21, and Tennille Luster, 25, are charged with Aggravated Assault. On July 2, the victim allegedly received a text message from Suggs saying to meet her at a field so they could […]
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