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Linemen “Signing Day” Provides Pathway To New Career
Surrounded by friends and families, 22 young men, most from underrepresented communities, posed for pictures and signed their papers on signing day. No, they weren’t signing football scholarships, but the papers they signed are equally important. These inspiring young men have chosen to pursue a career in the electrical...
Police Briefs for Aug. 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-010796 – 3000 BLK Ringgold Rd – Roll over crash – A crash occurred at the intersection on Ringgold Rd and S. Seminole Drive initially listed as entrapment. Police arrived on scene, the crash was accessed, and the traffic investigator arrived to take over. Police and Fire equipment blocked the roadway until the vehicles were safely towed. The female driver of the rolled over vehicle received treatment and was transported to local hospital for minor injuries.
Chattanooga residents facing higher energy bills with new TVA rate hike: Is it necessary?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The average household in Chattanooga can expect to pay more for their power starting in October. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board has approved a more than 5 percent base rate increase. And some argue this increase is not necessary. This is the second rate hike...
Depth Excites Vols Defense Ahead of Opener Against Chattanooga
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With the first week of classes wrapping up and only eight days remaining until Tennessee football’s 2024 season opener, the anticipation builds every day the Vols suit up for practice on Haslam Field. After Friday’s morning session on the practice turf, members of UT’s defensive unit spoke to local media and discussed preparations for the Aug. 31 matchup with Chattanooga as the Vols go through a ‘mock game week’ that concludes this weekend.
A hot weekend and even hotter next week
Temperatures should again be comfortable through tonight and Saturday Morning. Overnight lows in the low/mid 60s with even a few areas in the upper 50s. Afternoon temperatures continue to heat up through the weekend. Afternoons with highs near 90 Saturday and lower 90s Sunday. A very hot week can be...
Chattanooga to lift up Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves with a parade, celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — She pulled her weight at the Paris Olympics, and now the City of Chattanooga plans to honor hometown athlete Olivia Reeves with a celebration and parade. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Friday morning that the UTC campus will be the place to celebrate Reeves' gold medal...
Barbara Corcoran hosts free webinar on small business growth strategies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Barbara Corcoran is sharing some of the important drivers of small business success stories through a series of three, free webinars called "Behind the Biz with Barbara Corcoran, presented by AT&T Business" highlighting innovative ways technology-driven solutions can help unlock growth for small businesses. You can...
Chattamatters: “We Will Not Be Satisfied Until” On MLK Boulevard
One of the largest murals in this country is in downtown Chattanooga. Artist Meg Saligman painted the piece “We Will Not Be Satisfied Until” on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in 2015. The subjects of the painting are all Chattanoogans - including civil rights leader Moses Freeman, who...
Running on Ice: Cold chain chaos averted
This year’s Future of Freight Festival takes place Nov. 19-21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. But it’s not your average conference. Sure, there are wonderful speakers and fireside chats. But that’s only half the fun. F3 is set up with half-days of speakers and amazing content. The other half we take over downtown Chattanooga, and there are events, networking and a lot of fun to be had by all. This year, subscribers to Running on Ice get a promo code exclusive to us! You can register with this link or use the code F3ROI24 at checkout for a discount.
“Sessions” From TEDxChattanooga: Nicholas Edward Williams
If you’ve listened to WUTC, chances are you’ve heard Nicholas Edward Williams. He’s a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller who plays songs and styles from ragtime and Piedmont blues to traditional folk, old time and early country. For this episode of “Scenic Roots,” we bring you his performance this...
Chattanooga Xteriors is changing the game when it comes to outdoor living
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga Xteriors are the experts when it comes to your next home remodeling project. From siding, decking, roofing, windows and more, Chattanooga Exteriors is dedicated to making sure your vision becomes a reality. Schedule a FREE consultation today. For More Information:. Call: 423-805-3800. Website.
Former governors host live podcast in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two former Tennessee Governors held a unique meeting Thursday at the Chattanooga Rotary Club. A live podcast discussing the state of political discourse. Former Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen have co-hosted the “You Might Be Right” podcast since 2022, and have discussed a variety of political...
Drought prompts emergency rescue of one of America’s most-endangered aquatic species
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In late July, reports of dramatically withered streams atop Walden Ridge north of Chattanooga led to an emergency rescue operation to prevent the extinction of the federally endangered Laurel Dace, which scientists consider to be among the 10 most-at-risk fish in North America. This effort was...
Three years after Waverly, the state hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems
Three years ago, Tennessee set a new record for the heaviest rainfall in a single day — a downpour that also broke the record for a daily rainfall in a non-coastal U.S. state. More than 20 inches of rain fell in McEwen, before washing down through Waverly and killing...
Erlanger nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Erlanger East Hospital have received a national award for their high-quality stroke care. Both hospitals received the American Heart Association’s—Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This achievement comes from stroke patients receiving the most appropriate treatment within the nationally...
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