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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...
2 women face charges after $51K in meth seized at Chattanooga home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two women now face charges in Hamilton County after authorities say they found almost a pound and a half of methamphetamine at a Chattanooga home. The bust happened with aid from a Chattanooga Police SWAT team as deputies executed a search warrant at the home on the 3600 block of 3rd Avenue Monday, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).
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...
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...
‘Diverging Diamonds’ Interchange Patterns Emerging in Tennessee
A unique traffic route may be coming to an interstate new you. However, it may cause you to drive on the “wrong” side of the road. It’s called a Diverging Diamond Interchange (or DDI for short) and the first DDI in middle Tennessee opened at the end of May in Spring Hill on Interstate 65 at June Lake. More of these unique intersections are planned for the middle Tennessee area.
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...
Man wanted in shooting of Tennessee trooper arrested in Caldwell Co.
A suspect in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested in Caldwell County. Kentucky State Police said Blaze Rucker, 29, was an occupant in a vehicle along with another male when, on Friday, a Tennessee trooper conducted a traffic stop on I-40 in Putnam County near the Burgess Falls exit. During the stop, Trooper Adam Cothron was shot, with the vehicle then fleeing the scene.
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.
Registration OPEN for PAVE/X 2025
Are you all getting as excited as we are for PAVE/X 2025 in Chattanooga, TN? We are happy to announce the registration for the event, to be held January 27th-30th 2025, is NOW OPEN. We can’t wait until you see the updates we’ve made to make year two even BETTER...
Tax-free weekend set for July 26-28
Tennessee’s tax-free weekend returns July 26-28 with savings on clothing and school supplies $100 or less and computers $1,500 or less. Qualifying items may be purchased in-store or online, with more information about qualifying items available online at tntaxholiday.com. “With the start of the school year around the corner,...
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...
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...
Help save a life with Blood Assurance today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Following the widespread tech outage on Friday, July 19th, many organizations and businesses suffered critical delays and issues. Blood Assurance was one of the local organizations impacted, and they need your help!. It takes just a few minutes to save a life by donating blood. The...
Austin Hatcher Foundation: Raise money at the "Hit it for Hatch" fundraiser!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Austin Hatcher Foundation is closing out their "Hit for Hatch" series with a sand volleyball tournament on July 27th!. This fundraiser is organized entirely by their Teen Ambassadors program. This program allows high school students to get involved and bring more awareness to the Austin Hatcher Foundation mission of helping families dealing with pediatric cancer.
The McMahan Law Firm: Why calling them after you've been injured is so important
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The steps you take following a work-related injury or a car accident are important when it comes to getting the compensation that you deserve. Calling the McMahan Law Firm is one of the first things you should do, because their expert team can help guide you through the entire process.
Juvenile shot in East Lake on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police say a juvenile was grazed by a bullet Saturday in East Lake. They describe the wound as non-life threatening. It happened in the 3300 Block of 4th Avenue, just a few blocks from Rossville Boulevard, just before noon. If you have any information on...
Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas will face the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double–A, Cincinnati Reds) in the final series in July. The details for each game and Specialty Food Items are listed below. Tuesday, July 23. UNA Football & Trash Pandas Special Offer. Educators Night: All teachers...
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