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Code overhaul: Chattanooga approves new zoning to cut housing costs, diversify options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The first comprehensive overhaul of zoning codes in the City of Chattanooga aims to diversify where and how residents will live, and to have them end up paying a little less for it. The city announced the changes in a release, with Mayor Tim Kelly saying...
Sipping Summer On The Bridge At This Year’s Wine Over Water
This year’s Wine Over Water returns to a familiar spot earlier than in years past. The evening of wine, food and music for Preserve Chattanooga is Saturday, August 17th - from 6 PM to 8 PM - on the Walnut Street Bridge. Todd Morgan is executive director of Preserve...
A Vision For Future Redevelopment Of Chattanooga’s Hawk Hill
Since 2000, Hawk Hill in downtown Chattanooga has been the site of AT&T Field, home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Now that the ground has been broken for the construction of a new Lookouts stadium in the South Broad District, what is the future of Hawk Hill after that stadium opens and AT&T Field is demolished?
FEC Success Program Returns in September
The next FEC Success Institute, hosted by Amusement Products since 1997, will be held at their manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tenn., from Sept. 24-25. The two-day educational program features in-depth presentations and open discussions about important FEC topics and current trends in feasibility, attraction mix, construction, facility management, insurance, redemption games and other parts of the biz. The seminar also includes hands-on testing of attractions at Sir Goony’s Family Fun Center, located next door to Amusement Products’ manufacturing space.
T-Showers at times for Friday and the weekend
Cloudy and humid to begin Friday with an isolated shower possible. Then partly sunny for the afternoon with a few scattered showers/storms possible, Afternoon highs in the upper 80s. The upcoming weekend has mainly scattered afternoon showers and storms. Partly sunny both days with high temperatures in the upper 80s.
The Chattanooga Public Library is offering a safe and fun environment for our youth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Public Library has partnered with 423 Chain Breakers to launch a new program that helps keep our youth safe during Nightfall!. Starting on July 26th, the Downtown Library will open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for their Link Up At the Library program. This allows kids 18 and under to enjoy video games, crafts, ping pong and more in a safe and inclusive space.
Look and feel your best with Norspring Distefano Med Spa
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Norspring Distefano Med Spa can curate the perfect plan for you when it comes to helping you look and feel your best. Living life without limits is what this company is all about, and they can help you achieve just that with various different treatments and procedures.
Woman shoots ex-boyfriend during argument in Chattanooga Wednesday night, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 61-year-old Chattanooga woman faces charges after police say she shot her ex-boyfriend late Wednesday night. The shooting happened a little before midnight on the 400 block of North Hickory Street, in the Orchard Knob area. The victim, a 62-year-old man, showed up at a nearby...
Community Spotlight: Get ready for the Chattanooga Lookout's biggest event of the season!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In this episode of TVFCU's Community Spotlight, we're highlighting the 33rd annual Used Car Night with the Chattanooga Lookouts. This event is a Chattanooga staple, and allows dreams to come true. Register for the raffle after entering AT&T Field on August 3rd, and you may go home with a used car!
It's time for Senior's Got Talent with Morning Pointe Foundation!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Morning Pointe Foundation is putting on their annual Senior's Got Talent show, and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever!. This annual talent show showcases local seniors across our area and offers them a full stage to shine!. The ticket sales will...
2024-25 Duke Women’s Golf Schedule: ANNIKA Intercollegiate & ACC Championship Highlights
Duke women's golf head coach Dan Brooks revealed the 2024-25 schedule featuring 11 events in the fall and spring, with two returning starters and three new freshmen joining the team. 143 victories under Dan Brooks, making him the winningest coach in Division I history. 7 NCAA Championships and 21 ACC...
Knoxville has the fastest-rising housing prices in America, new report says
Knoxville has had the fastest-rising property prices in the country over the last five years, with median home listing prices rising a whopping 83%. AgentAdvice analyzed data from Zillow and found the median listing price in June 2019 was $189,483. It jumped to $347,303 by May 2024. Homeowners and buyers...
Free bluegrass/Americana concerts in August as Oak Ridge FCU brings back Summer Sessions
In 2018, the ORNL Federal Credit Union introduced “Summer Sessions” − a free concert series for the community featuring bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. The credit union is excited to continue Summer Sessions for the 2024 season. In partnership with WDVX, ORNL FCU is hosting the free events at Yee-Haw Brewing in Knoxville and at the Museum of Appalachia near Norris. The move to the Museum of Appalachia is due to ongoing construction at...
With rising property taxes, Georgians can vote to freeze values for assessments
(The Center Square) — While property taxes continue to rise in many jurisdictions across Georgia, voters will have a chance to cap how much home values can rise for property tax purposes. "Monthly costs for Georgians, from the north Georgia mountains to the coast, continue to rise," Lt. Governor Burt Jones said in a statement last month. "During record high inflation, skyrocketing debt and expenses rising every day, local governments should be focused on bringing costs down – not letting them increase." ...
Beardsley Community farmer speaks on how the rain is affecting her crops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Around two weeks ago, WBIR spoke with Lia Bevins, the Farm Manager at Beardsley Community Farm, about the widespread moderate drought. She said many of her plants weren't doing well and she was hoping for rain. Now, it's here — but Bevins said it's too much....
Rogersville native turns hobby into scholarship
MOSHEIM — Rogersville native and Cherokee alumnus John Bernard has turned a hobby into an opportunity to return to college and further his career in education. The West Greene Middle School teacher and football coach recently signed to compete with Milligan University’s disc golf team. “I start this fall in Milligan’s 100% online M.Ed. curriculum and teaching program,” Bernard announced on his Facebook page. “I’m blessed to be going back...
Two roosters from local animal shelter getting new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County Animal Shelter welcomed a pair of roosters on Thursday after receiving a call that the farm animals had wandered onto someone’s property. Tammy Davis, the shelter’s executive director, said the roosters are not the first farm animals to need a temporary home. “So, I think the public […]
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