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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...
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...
Parents of Ridgeland senior who died in crash keeping her dream to help children alive
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — It was Kelsey Ownby's dream to help people experiencing homeless in Chattanooga, especially children. Kelsey unexpectedly died in a crash 3 years ago, and now her family continues to keep her dream alive. We surprise the family on this week's Pay It Forward. For her...
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.
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland faces investigation by DA over campaign finances
NASHVILLE − A district attorney general should investigate if Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland violated campaign finance laws, state officials decided Tuesday. The unanimous Tennessee Registry of Election Finance agreed to request that elected Rutherford County District Attorney General Jennings Jones, who's the grandson of a former Murfreesboro mayor by the same name, investigate...
Stevenson declares June 24, 2024, John Smith Day
STEVENSON, ALA. – The City of Stevenson gladly declared June 24, 2024, as John H. Smith Day to honor 100-year-old World War II Veteran Sgt. John H. Smith for his service to the United States and his fellow man. Sgt. Smith can be described as someone who cares about...
La Vergne Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life in Cash 4 Life Drawing
July 22, 2024 – A change to what had become a “morning coffee routine” led to a very lucky happenstance for a La Vergne man, who won $1,000 a week for life playing the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Cash 4 Life drawing-style game. “The store where I...
Carnival rides, fair food and pig races: Montgomery County Fair returns to Clarksville Speedway for ultimate summer sendoff
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Fair is returning to the Clarksville Speedway July 30, bringing fair food, rides and racing pigs for the ultimate summer sendoff!. The fair opens Tuesday, July 30, and will continue through Aug. 3 at the Clarksville Speedway. Admission to the fair...
Citizens Tri-County Bank Celebrating 30 Years in Whitwell
Everyone at Citizens Tri-County Bank in Whitwell invites you to join them for their 30th-anniversary celebration. This will take place on August 2, 2024 (Friday) from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be food, music, and prizes. The celebration will take place at Citizens Tri-County Bank at 14087 Hwy....
Man wanted after allegedly assaulting woman at Murfreesboro Target
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is wanted after allegedly assaulting a woman at a Murfreesboro Target on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Murfreesboro Police Department. Police said officers are investigating the possible simple assault that took place at the Target at about 2:30 p.m. The victim is reportedly okay,...
Bill Monroe’s home and property up for sale
The 244 acre property owned by Bill Monroe for more than 40 years in Goodlettsville, TN is listed for sale, including the home he lived in until his passing in 1996. Unless a private sale can be arranged, the property is currently set to be turned into an exclusive 21-home estate community, The Reserve at Mandolin Hills, already approved by Sumner County.
Dickson County Fair Ruturns August 29
The Dickson County Fair has become a fun event for families and a means to educate the public about agriculture and how food is brought to market. This year, the fair offers carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, food, a demolition derby, a jump and run, a truck pull, and lots of vendors.
Elizabethton awarded TDEC grant for remediation projects
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the City of Elizabethton will receive funds from a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant for remediation projects. Elizabethton’s was one of 36 grants awarded across Tennessee totaling $718,757 to help redevelop vacant or underutilized properties. The City of Elizabethton was awarded $20,000 […]
New coach Derek Mason called MTSU football fans 'apathetic.' How he's trying to build a strong base
New Middle Tennessee State football coach Derek Mason said a rebuild was not necessary for the Blue Raiders team but he has been busy trying to build a fan base. Mason, who said MTSU fans had become "apathetic" shortly after replacing Rick Stockstill as the coach last December, has spent a great deal...
Murder Mystery Dinner Show Returning To Oak Grove
Suspense, intrigue and dinner are on the menu again, as leadership from Oak Grove Tourism plan to host another Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Planned for August 31 at Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, guests will be transported to a world of immersive deception and interactive theatrical experience. Dorothy, ever...
Gillespie Woman Seeks Funds For Final Tennessee Mountain Trip
GILLESPIE - Anna Reiniesch, a 39-year-old woman from Gillespie, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fulfill her final wish of visiting the Tennessee mountains. Reiniesch, who is on hospice care due to liver failure and Stage 5 kidney failure, hopes to make the trip at the end of August. "I...
'Monumental': Franklin stem cell therapy shows promise in autistic children
Tennessee (WZTV) — A remarkable new therapy for autism is yielding results that feel like a miracle. Two Tennessee families have actually witnessed their children doing things they have never done before, like actually speaking for the first time. Stem cell therapy is best known for fixing knees and...
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