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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...
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...
Municipal Court Docket for July 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 23. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Adrian Berry – Evading, Resisting, Reckless Endangerment, Bicycle/No Light at Night. Jeremy Boston – Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia.
City of Chattanooga opens Lupton Mills Meadow, transforming eyesore into ecological haven
LUPTON CITY, Tenn. — A years-long effort to transform property in one Chattanooga neighborhood from industrial to pastoral is now complete. The Lupton Mills Meadow opened Saturday, and it sits at the former site of Lupton Mills in the Lupton City community. Features of the park include a 12-acre...
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.
'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...
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...
Intersection at Belvoir Avenue and South Terrace closed one week for storm sewer repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The intersection of Belvoir Avenue and South Terrace in East Ridge will stay closed for the next week, according to the Hamilton County Coalition. The closure comes after a failure in the storm water sewer system in the eastbound right lane of South Terrace, adjacent to Belvoir.
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.
Govs looks to move last game of football season against in-state rival Mocs
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Austin Peay State University football is looking to move their last game of their 2024-25 regular season against in state rival, the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs, to a Thursday night. Currently, the game is slated to take place on Saturday, Nov. 23. But sources...
Greenway Dog Park Nears Completion: Construction Update
Chattanooga’s beloved Greenway Dog Park is getting a makeover. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors says the park is undergoing renovations and construction to enhance accessibility for all visitors. Those include installing a pathway that meets A-D-A standards and ensuring that all parts of the park are accessible to individuals with...
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