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Hamilton County studies new potential bridge in Soddy-Daisy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could there one day be a bridge built between Soddy-Daisy and Birchwood in northern Hamilton County?. The question has been raised before, but is now the subject of a 200-thousand grant from TDOT. Hamilton County Government this grant will allow them to study the current and...
Chickamauga Independence Day event will be full of activities
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — The City of Chickamauga will host its Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 29. The event will take place downtown from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The city said the celebration will feature a mechanical bull, rock-climbing wall, live music and, of course, fireworks. Fireworks...
Municipal Court Docket for July 2
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 2. Court is held at City Hall on Tobras Avenue. Nicole Albert aka/Bacon/McGinnis – Possession Meth/Resale, Felony Evading, Possession Fentanyl/Resale, Theft of Property, Aggravated Assault. Gregory Bell – Theft/Shoplifting (3), Conspiracy (3). Jasmine...
Framing is Underway at The Cottages at Battlefield Crossing
Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), a build-to-rent general contractor, announces the handoff from horizontal development to vertical construction has begun at The Cottages at Battlefield Crossing in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, with framing underway. A 41-acre, 244-unit project at the intersection of Dietz Rd and Battlefield Pkwy, The Cottages at Battlefield...
Zippy is missing in Chattanooga
Zippy the cat is missing in Chattanooga. Zippy's owner, Jennifer Griffith, tells us Zippy was last seen in the Grove Street area of Chattanooga. Griffith tells us that Zippy is her emotional support animal. If you know where Zippy is, you can send an email to cuddlecountyromance423@gmail.com. There is no...
A significant date in the stories of the first and most recent Medal Of Honor recipients
CHATTANOOGA, Tn. — You can listen to more episodes of Tomorrow Town, Tennessee here. June 18th is a significant date in two Medal of Honor stories we've told you in the past on our podcast. The 18th of June is an important date in the story of very first...
City of Chattanooga moving forward with skate park remodel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga says they are moving forward with remodeling the skate park downtown. Mayor Tim Kelly says this is possible thanks to the FY25 budget approval. For 25 years, the Chattanooga State Park on Reggie White Blvd. has been the city's only dedicated space...
Chattanooga Fire Department warns of firework danger ahead of July 4th celebrations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The 4th of July holiday is coming up, and many folks will be enjoying dazzling firework displays. But you might want to leave that up to the professionals. The Chattanooga Fire Department says they are preparing for an uptick in injuries and fire-related incidents during the...
Shelby County Attorney's Office hires counsel to proceed with efforts to oust Wanda Halbert
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This story will be updated. The Shelby County Attorney's Office has retained an attorney to proceed with the case to oust Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert, the attorney's office confirmed Friday. Chief Litigation Attorney for the Shelby County Attorney's Office Lee Whitwell confirmed that he retained...
Ammonia leak forces evacuations and road closures in Trion Wednesday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An anhydrous ammonia leak forced evacuations and shut down several roadways in Trion, Georgia Wednesday night, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. The Trion Fire Department responded to Fourth Street around 10 p.m. after receiving reports of a tractor trailer leaking. They say the truck was...
Curbside Glass Recycling To Be Available Again In Chattanooga
A new local company, Overlooked Materials, has recently launched glass recycling service for residents of Chattanooga, something that has not been available since city government stopped offering it in 2018. Overlooked customers, both residential and commercial, will receive a yellow bin that they can place their glass in for monthly...
A Rock City summer: The longstanding attraction on Lookout Mountain debuts ‘seasons’
There are few Southerners over the age of 40 who haven’t heard of Rock City or grown up with the “See Rock City” signs emblazoned on barns throughout the Southeast. The Lookout Mountain, Georgia, attraction established almost 100 years ago continues to lure visitors to its unique ancient rock formations and elaborate gardens, not to mention its dramatic waterfall, view of seven states from Lover’s Leap, the Swing-A-Long Bridge that spans nearly 200 feet and the underground Fairyland featuring fairy tales for kids of all ages to enjoy.
WPSD tours Soddy Daisy nuclear site
A look inside TVA nuclear sites as Kentucky, Congress consider increasing nuclear production. When most people think about clean energy, they think about wind, solar and hydroelectric dams; and while the Tennessee Valley Authority utilizes all of those forms of energy, the most powerful in terms of energy density is nuclear. Read what could be in store for nuclear energy in Kentucky.
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