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New facility bringing glass recycling back to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A new facility is bringing glass recycling back to Chattanooga. Overlooked Glass launched its glass recycling operation to help combat waste across the city earlier this week. The event was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the company's new facility Wednesday morning. Chattanooga Mayor Tim...
'They are not forgotten': Daughters Remember 'Chattanooga Fallen Five' in Canton
CANTON — A ceremony at the Georgia National Cemetery honored the “Chattanooga Fallen Five,” a group of service members shot and killed during a 2015 terrorist attack on military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn. U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells of Marietta, then 21, was among the victims and has a headstone in the cemetery. The Daughters of the American Revolution Hightower Trail Chapter organized the ceremony, which...
Community commemorates 'Fallen Five' nearly 9 years after Chattanooga tragedy
This week, we honor the Fallen Five. July 16, 2024 marks the 9-year anniversary of the terrorist attack 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 where he killed 5 service members.
Things you may not know about the Tennessee River
Those who live near the Tennessee River, or enjoy her waters, can't help but go a little glassy-eyed when they say her name. She is born in the Great Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee, but she isn't actually called the Tennessee River until she is birthed by the meeting of the Holston and French Broad Rivers just north of Knoxville, Tenn.
Federal agency tells company to overhaul safety measures after Chattanooga hazmat spills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nearly a year after several high-profile hazardous materials spill incidents that disrupted traffic and in some cases forced evacuations, the company involve has now changed how they secure their loads. That's at the direction of a federal oversight agency. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
Dalton hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-anticipated Mill Line Trail
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The City of Dalton hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-anticipated Mill Line Trail. The Mill Line Trail is a 10-foot-wide paved connection between Haig Mill Lake Park and the old Eagle Walk trailhead on Chattanooga Avenue. The trail was opened to the public...
South Broad Stadium breaks ground as public tours site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years of negotiations and political struggles, the South Broad Stadium has finally broken ground. We have been discussing the effort to get development here at the Wheland Foundry for years. The South Broad Stadium has gone through many political battles and the subject of concerns, however...
Tennessee joins four other states for "Operation Southern Slow Down"
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Five states across the South, including Tennessee, are banding together for "Operation Southern Slow Down," a plan to increase speed enforcement across the southeast to reduce deadly crashes. "I have been to Nebraska, and some other states, but Memphis, I can honestly say, has the worst drivers,"...
New Series In Miller Park Offers Opportunities To “Take A Break”
Miller Park will be the place for downtown employees, residents and visitors to “Take A Break”, a new series starting in Miller Park on Wednesday July 17. For the next 12 weeks, additional programming will take place in the park through a partnership with the City of Chattanooga, Downtown Chattanooga Alliance and River City Company.
Memorial ceremony to honor Fallen Five on ninth anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tuesday marks nine years since five service members lost their lives in Chattanooga. On July 16, 2015, these men died due to an act of domestic terrorism: Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (NAVY), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC), Lance Corporal Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells (USMC), and Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Joseph Sullivan (USMC).
Chattanooga non-profit reassures continuing HIV prevention despite patient's confusion
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The patient of a non-profit medical clinic in Chattanooga contacted us, saying he was worried that a part of the healthcare he relies on is now being dismantled. But when we contacted the clinic, they told us that was not the case. Wednesday we dug...
Chattanooga Housing Authority Receives $50m CNI Grant From HUD
Chattanooga Housing Authority’s One Westside, formerly known as Westside Evolves, confirmed today they are one of six programs across the nation selected for the highly competitive Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The $50M grant will support Westside’s Transformation Plan...
Whitechapel announce Tennessee Takeover 2024 ft Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh, and Gates To Hell
Whitechapel has expanded their annual holiday celebration to three shows in Tennessee this December. Joining them will be Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh, and Gates To Hell. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 19th at 10:00am EST. 12/19 Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal. 12/20 Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works. 12/21 Knoxville,...
“Rising Action” For The Chattanooga Art + Climate Project
Inflatable sculptures that represent fire and water - heat and flooding - in a changing climate are the heart of a new public art exhibition here in Chattanooga. “Rising Action” is the work of New York artist Adam Frelin - and part of the Chattanooga Art + Climate 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...
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.
New study finds Chattanooga has bed drivers who like to speed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A new analysis by Consumer Affairs has bad news for Chattanooga drivers. We rank fourth in Tennessee for bad driving and the state does not compare well with the national averages. Consumer Affairs compared fatal crash data. And Chattanooga rated particularly poorly for speeding fatalities and...
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