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Fire damage to homes in East Brainerd subdivision raises questions on housing proximity
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Last week, a fire at a newly constructed home in East Brainerd quickly spread, damaging several nearby homes in the subdivision. This raised questions about if the homes were too close together. Monday we spoke with the Chattanooga Fire Department to see if the proximity...
Flooding in Soddy-Daisy community prompts county to tell nearby developer to make changes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Residents of one Soddy-Daisy community say their properties are experiencing problems with flooding due to nearby construction. Now, Hamilton County officials are telling the developer to make changes so these issues don't happen in the future. People living near Nature Trail tell us they've been...
Patients say Fort Oglethorpe clinic cost them thousands in surprise billing fees
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — We have received several complaints from patients of a walk-in clinic in Fort Oglethorpe, who say that billing issues have cost them thousands of dollars. These complaints involve Physicians Care in Fort Oglethorpe. Some patients have reported that the business initially claims to accept their...
'Difficult decision,' 'Not surprised:' Chattanooga debates meaning of Biden-Harris switch
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — President Joe Biden on Sunday announced his decision to end his run for reelection, making him the first sitting president in decades to withdraw, and doing it less than four months from the November election. President Lyndon B. Johnson was the last sitting president to...
Chattanooga Fire Academy graduates 23 cadets after intense training
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A class of 23 cadets will officially graduate from the Chattanooga Fire Department Academy Thursday. In 6 months, CFD says they completed Emergency Medical Technician training and learned about all of the different aspects of the fire service from other highly skilled, veteran firefighters. CFD's Training...
Safely dispose of medications on Drug Take Back Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging community members to safely dispose of unused medications for their Drug Take Back Day. The CDC reported over 107 thousand drug overdose deaths in 2023 alone. Drug Take Back Day would allow the public to dispose of these medications with no questions asked at one of the blue MedSafe boxes in the following areas.
New Urban Conservation Park Opens On Former Textile Mill Site
The City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department announces the opening of Lupton Mills Meadow at the former site of Lupton Mills in the community of Lupton City. The park now features a 12-acre meadow with a short walking trail and provides abundant native plants and wildlife viewing. “The people...
SORBA Chattanooga is celebrating over 20 years of trailblazing and preservation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — SORBA Chattanooga is a local non-profit organization that's focused on improving and maintaining our city's trails for the community. Over the years, thanks to this amazing group of people, there are over 160 miles of mountain bike accessible trails within 30 minutes of downtown Chattanooga. Now, this organization is expanding even more, and welcoming in new and exciting changes.
Medal of Honor Recipient Larry Taylor Defied Orders and Saved American Lives in Vietnam
The Medal of Honor has been handed out to just over 3,500 servicemen since its inception during the American Civil War. It’s a symbol of gallantry and bravery in the face of danger, and is only presented to the best of the best the US military has among its ranks. On September 5, 2023, retired US Army Capt. Larry Taylor received the honor for the daring rescue of four ground troops amid heavy enemy fire during the Vietnam War.
City Of Chattanooga To Improve Jack Benson Heritage Park
Chattanooga city officials are pleased to announce that Jack Henson Heritage Park will undergo deferred maintenance and stormwater management improvements funded through the capital budget. These upgrades will ensure that the city is not only able to preserve but also enhance a vital part of the East Brainerd community. “Councilman...
River City Company Opens Request For Qualifications For District Banners
In 2023, River City Company announced a new program for community artists to assist with the redesign of the downtown banners across their districts. Over 50 artists have applied for the call for the Southside, Riverfront and Northshore Districts. Today, River City Company is announcing the call for artists to...
Stormwater Repairs Closes Belvoir at South Terrace
The intersection of Belvoir Avenue and South Terrace in East Ridge is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a failure in the stormwater sewer system located in the eastbound right lane of South Terrace adjacent to Belvoir. Crews will be out on Monday, July 24 to make the repairs.
Services To Empower Emerging Entrepreneurs In Chattanooga
What are barriers to entrepreneurship in a city such as Chattanooga?. What are ways to overcome those barriers to support local small businesses, provide access to capital - including for people of color - and extend economic mobility to underserved communities?. Darian Scott is director of talent and economic inclusion...
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
North Georgia Health District Names New Health Director
Dr. K. Mills McNeill has been named the North Georgia Health District's new health director, the district announced. McNeill brings a background in preventive medicine and public health to the six-county health district based in Dalton, consisting of Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties. McNeill received his medical doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1975, preceded by a PhD in medical parasitology from the...
Chattanooga Makes Technologist Jerele Neeld Permanent CIO
The city of Chattanooga has chosen a new permanent chief information officer, with the City Council approving Mayor Tim Kelly’s appointment of interim CIO Jerele Neeld to the role. Neeld had served as interim CIO since March when Tyson Morris, the city’s CIO of two years, stepped down. Morris...
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