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Cleveland City Schools announces two new Assistant Principals for the school system
Cleveland City Schools announced two new Assistant Principals for the school system. Dr. Joe Parker will serve as the new Assistant Pr. Cleveland City Schools announced two new Assistant Principals for the school system. Dr. Joe Parker will serve as the new Assistant Principal at Blythe-Bower Elementary. Dr. Parker, previously...
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...
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.
Nashville’s Blades Brown shares record with Tiger Woods after US Junior Amateur golf performance
Nashville’s Blades Brown now shares a record with Tiger Woods. Brown, 16, fired rounds of 66-68 (134) to finish first in the U.S. Junior Amateur golf stroke play portion Tuesday at Oakland Hills Country Club in Detroit. The Tennessean’s 2024 boys athlete of the year joins Woods and Bobby Clampett as the only players to secure medalist honors in both the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Amateur, which are the top amateur tournaments offered by the USGA. ...
Safe Haven Family Shelter needs donations to fill ‘Welcome Home Kits’ for families transitioning into permanent housing
For families transitioning out of shelters and into permanent housing, getting a roof over their heads is only half the battle. Next comes filling the home.
SARAH TRAHERN HONORED WITH BOB KINGSLEY LIVING LEGEND AWARD
Nashville, Tennessee – (July 23 2024) – As one of Nashville’s leading figures in entertainment, Sarah Trahern was honored last night with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award. Sarah is an advocate for country music and for all those who are part of it. Her efforts on behalf of a genre she loves extend far beyond Music Row – her role as CEO of the Country Music Association has allowed Sarah to represent all of the industry on a national and a global level. The event was held at the Opry House and benefits the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund.
Donelson residents want answers from state about construction
A new state office building is being built on Stewarts Ferry Pike. Residents, even a Metro council member, say the state has left them in the dark about the project. From questions about noise and inspection reports, they want answers.
Mom speaks out after hate group calls her children various racial slurs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Ashton Lee’s three sons were seen in a video where a hate group can be seen calling them various racial slurs. Lee said she was at work the first time she saw the video, ”My friend was on Facebook she was watching a video...When I looked at the video it was them and it was my kids they was talking to!”
Live Camera Now Streaming Nissan Stadium Construction Progress
Fans can now view progress on the new Nissan Stadium via a live camera that overlooks the construction site. The camera is live during typical site working hours at tennesseetitans.com/newstadium. Site work has been underway since groundbreaking in February 2024, with excavation beginning shortly thereafter. Approximately 400,000 cubic yards of...
Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling names executive VP
Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling (Tiny’s D&R) in the United States has appointed a new executive vice president (EVP), as part of its growth and innovation strategy. The contractor, which is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been in operation for more than 25 years, promoted Aaron Denton to the role of EVP.
Thousands without power after pop-up storms in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Almost 7,000 people are without power after NES said “storm systems” keep moving through the area on Tuesday afternoon. NES said the storm systems are bringing down trees on power lines. Crews are working to remove the debris. NES said crews are also working...
Belmont University opens medical school amid worsening physician shortage
Some of Belmont’s neoclassical buildings — with the signature white columns, domed roofs and clock towers — date before the Civil War. But one of them is brand new. “This began just three years ago with a hole in the ground, literally,” said Dr. Anderson Spickard.
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