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State Showing Tourism Growth, Putnam Too
Visitor spending across Tennessee increased six percent last year, according to newly released data, spending that shows up locally. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the county benefits as the state continues to expand its tourism footprint. She said the latest data showed some $1.7 million in visitor dollars coming into Putnam County.
East Ridge Police Officer Released from Hospital after being Struck during Police Pursuit that began in Marion County
On the evening of July 1, 2024, the Tennessee Highway Patrol began a police pursuit in Marion County on I-24 eastbound shortly before 9 p.m., with Marion County deputies assisting. The vehicle was identified as being stolen. The pursuit traveled through Chattanooga and onto I-75 where East Ridge Officer Alan...
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...
Gino D's Silly Stupid Game returns!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It is the last Thursday of the month and that means it is time for Gino D's Silly Stupid Game!. He also talks about celebrity news, but we are here to watch the showdown between Josh and Sierra!. Who will take the prize?. Follow Hits 96...
Fast-tracking your future with graduate degrees from UTC!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Have you ever thought about returning to school to get your masters or doctoral?. Christina Policastro, Assistant Dean of the UT Chattanooga Graduate School, was on the show today talking about how you can advance your education and career in a big way in as little as 1-2 years and how you can transform your future and unlock your potential for you and your family.
Win a clunker between crunches: Chattanooga Lookouts' quirky giveaway gala
If you like peanuts, Cracker Jacks and a chance to win a car, AT&T Field is the place to be next week. The Chattanooga Lookouts are bringing back their used car night, gathering the community together for a night of giveaways. In this month's TVFCU Community Spotlight, we hear from...
Men’s Golf: Alum Represents on Olympic Stage
CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs men's golf team will take extra scrutiny of this year's Paris Olympic Men's Golf Tournament. For the third time since golf was added to the docket in 2016, the Mocs have an alum on the course. In 2016 (Rio) and 2021 (Tokyo), the ladies were proudly represented...
City of Gatlinburg asks to avoid decorating with produce this fall after bear encounters
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gatlinburg officials, along with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, are asking people to hold off on using real produce for fall displays. This comes as the area has seen an uptick in bear encounters. City representatives said real producer can be a motivator for bears to enter populated areas.
18 local businesses participate in The Taste at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Taste at Fun Fest is a unique event that allows people to support local restaurants and food trucks. Eighteen different restaurants and food trucks participated in this year's event. " It takes a lot for the vendors to come," said Detra Cleven, the President...
Analysts discuss Tennessee football's 2025 class, Vols' latest 'really good pickup'
Tennessee football's 2025 recruiting class is now ranked in the Top 10 in the 247Sports Recruit Team Rankings after the Vols picked up a commitment Saturday from four-star linebacker/edge rusher Christian Gass, one of their top defensive targets. And they're still hoping to add several more highly ranked players to what could turn out to be their strongest class yet under fourth-year coach Josh Heupel.
Chase Bank plans to open a full-service branch in Oak Ridge
Chase Bank announced in February it planned to open 500 new branches nationwide and hire 3,500 employees over the next three years, including deeper into Tennessee. Plans are underway for a branch to open in Oak Ridge before the end of the year. The new branch, now under construction, will be located at...
Townsend wins city planning award
Townsend’s scenic views, rolling paths and work developing a new community plan were honored by the Tennessee Municipal League Tuesday evening, July 23. During its annual conference in Knoxville, TML representatives presented city leaders with an award for Excellence in Community Planning. The award recognizes “the dedicated efforts made by the city of Townsend to preserve their local assets both for area residents and millions of national and international visitors” according to a release from the TML. Representatives praised the city’s work in creating a...
Tennessee baseball's Blake Burke signs deal with Milwaukee Brewers
First baseman Blake Burke agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday for a signing bonus worth $2,100,000, according to Baseball America draft writer Carlos Collazo. The deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $2,698,300. Burke was selected No. 34 overall by the Brewers in...
North Carolina Woman Faces Drug Charges After Wrecking Her Vehicle
(Cleveland)- Cleveland Police reports that a Hayesville, North Carolina woman was arrested Thursday morning on three felony drug charges after she wrecked her vehicle in the city of Cleveland. Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker said his department received a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for a PT cruiser that was...
2 teens get reduced charges in 2022 slaying of 21-year-old Cleveland man
From the Chattanoogan: Two teens charged in connection with the Sept. 6, 2022, slaying of Chandler Chase Caylor and the shooting of his pregnant g. From the Chattanoogan: Two teens charged in connection with the Sept. 6, 2022, slaying of Chandler Chase Caylor and the shooting of his pregnant girlfriend have pleaded guilty to reduced charges.
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