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All safe after acid leak, battery fire force evacuations at Chattanooga business Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An acid leak and battery fire forced workers at a Chattanooga business to evacuate late Monday night. Firefighters got the situation under control soon after, and no one was hurt. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, a forklift overturned, causing the battery to leak acid and...
A Double Bill Of Local Soul, Funk And R&B At Nightfall This Friday
A double bill of local talent is in store for this Friday’s July 26th Nightfall show, Chattanooga’s longest-running free summer concert series with opening act Prince T followed by the 11-piece Off The T.O.P Band. Prince T has made a big impact as a gifted Chattanooga musician, with...
UTC Police Collecting Electronics To Support Abuse Victims
For the third consecutive year, the UTC Police Department is collecting old electronic devices for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The department has partnered with 911 Cell Phone Bank—a nationally recognized organization for its work with law enforcement and victim advocate groups—to provide a 100% free service to individuals and businesses to securely recycle electronic devices that are no longer needed or that have been left behind in lost-and-found or property-and-evidence rooms.
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...
What’s Right With Our Schools: Team Mentoring Incorporated
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Summer Camps can be fun, but they are also good places to learn. Team Mentoring Incorporated aims teach kids the skills they need to express themselves and resolve conflicts. They can take those skills with them when they head back to class. That’s a timely example of what’s right with our schools.
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...
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...
It's Bluegrass Time At The Chattanooga Market This Sunday
This Sunday, July 28th will be a toe-tapping good time at the Chattanooga Market. It’s a bluegrass kind of day where the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage will be featuring New Grass Express and Blue Cumberland, each for a free musical performance. Market fans can beat the heat with...
Scattered showers and storms at times through the week
SAME SONG, DIFFERENT VERSE..... The weather pattern for Tuesday and Wednesday remains the same. Very humid with occasional showers and storms moving through with partly cloudy skies in between. A low threat of widespread severe storms, but be aware of the risk of lightning and excessive runoff. Daily highs in the mid 80s.
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.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s Father of the United Nations
On the anniversary of his death, a reminder of why we should probably all know more about who Cordell Hull was. Plus the local news for July 23, 2024 and a debut album that was years in the works. Credits:. This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina...
Tennessee among top U.S. states with people in financial distress, study says. Here's what that means.
Tennessee is among the top five states in the country with the most amount of people in financial distress, a new study from WalletHub shows. According to WalletHub, an account in distress is defined as a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments delayed, meaning the account holder is...
Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law
Flush with donations from CoreCivic, Tennessee’s lawmakers have spent the past three years enacting tough-on-crime policy that could help the state’s private-prison operator in spite of complaints that profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business. Moves to create laws that require teenagers to be tried as adults for certain crimes and remove rewards […] The post Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
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...
The American Cancer Society is gearing up for their annual Gala of Hope event!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Each year, the American Cancer Society hosts their gala of hope event to raise money for finding the cure to cancer. This event is all about providing hope for all cancer patients. This year's event will be held at The Westin on October 25th. Tickets can...
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