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Mayor Kelly selects candidate for Chattanooga's next police chief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Mayor Tim Kelly has chosen his candidate for Chattanooga's next Chief of Police. The mayor selected department veteran and current Assistant Chief John Chambers. The appointment brings a two-month selection process to an end. It comes after former chief Celeste Murphy resigned amid charges of forgery...
Tennessee State Parks officials are excited about the upcoming improvements at Burgess Falls State Park, which will include a new Visitor Center and aviary
Chattanooga, TN – State officials released a statement, saying that construction may affect the visitor experience until the project is completed in 2026. The construction will temporarily reduce the available parking at the park. Currently, there are 84 parking spaces—51 in the lower lot and 33 in the upper lot.
Hamilton County issues Code Orange 3 days in a row, urging people to limit time outdoors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — With temperatures hovering close to 100 this week, many folks are spending time indoors. But there's another reason to stay inside: the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Quality Control Bureau has issued a code orange for the third day in a row. The poor air quality can...
Knoxville and Chattanooga mayors wager $100 donation to nonprofits over Tennessee Football's season opener score
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two Tennessee mayors have agreed to a wager over the results of Tennessee Football's season opener game on Saturday. Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon posted on social media and said that if the final score of the game is an odd number, she would donate $100 to the Community Foundation of Greater Tennessee. She said she would also post a photo of herself in University of Tennessee Chattanooga gear.
Local Music Study Unveils Need For A New Amphitheater In Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tourism Co., in partnership with Conventions, Sports & Leisure International, have released key insights from the recently conducted Music Venue Economic Research study. The study aims to guide efforts in enhancing existing venues, exploring growth opportunities, addressing gaps in offerings, and recommending new developments to support Chattanooga's thriving music...
Developers unveil live camera as Lookouts stadium project moves forward
Work on the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium continues to move forward. On Thursday, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Sports Authority board landed on a guaranteed maximum construction price of $76.3 million. The project as a whole is expected to cost $115 million, according to officials. Perimeter Properties, which owns the land at...
WATCH: Tennessee shows off latest upgrades, renovations to Neyland Stadium
When Tennessee plays host to Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon to open the 2024 season, fans in attendance will notice a number of changes throughout Neyland Stadium. The Vols have continued to make improvements and needed updates to their 103-year-old stadium, and while their work in the south end zone isn't scheduled to be completed until next year, they have already made plenty of progress in providing upgrades throughout the venue.
City of Chattanooga unveils official 'brand,' inspired by community input
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For the first time, the City of Chattanooga has an official 'brand.'. City officials unveiled the logo on Thursday. This is part of an effort to redesign the City of Chattanooga's website, which is expected to be complete by next month. A release says. The city’s...
Despite biosolid benefits, Tennessee's water safety questioned after PFAS found in soil
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Farmers and land owners have used treated biosolids to fertilize land in Tennessee for decades. But now, more focus is being placed on chemical compounds that one environmental group says are contaminating the soil. Take a look at this map from the Sierra Club, agrassroots environmental...
Chattanooga native recognized during National Black Business Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development traveled across the state this week honoring business owners for National Black Business Month. A Chattanooga native was recognized for her chocolate business on Thursday. Ella Livingston of Cocoa Asante was one of nine business owners selected to...
Reaction to community benefits agreements for South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts is currently being constructed. However, one key piece of the puzzle has been completed with the Community Benefits Agreement. Rich Morzingo, the President of the Chattanooga Lookouts, said, “I think it’s fantastic for our organization, these are things we wanted...
Quiet City Pop-Up Concert Series Opens In (And Around) Chattanooga
If you want to see a concert in Chattanooga, it’ll probably be at a bar. This is great for some kinds of music like rock or punk or metal. But the noise of bars can be prohibitive for artists in other, quieter genres. Which is a shame because Chattanooga...
East Ridge Annual Fall Festival Set For Saturday, September 28th
The City of East Ridge will host its 3rd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28th from 10am until 5pm. Promising to be bigger - and the best yet - Camp Jordan Amphitheater will be filled with live music, 175 unique arts and crafts vendors, a variety of delicious food trucks, multiple children’s activities in the Kid’s Zone, family yard games, a large petting zoo, and so much more.
New East Ridge Animal Shelter construction complete
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Construction on the new East Ridge Animal Shelter is complete. City officials are inviting the public to its grand opening Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the shelter, located at 5302 Stone Street. “We are so excited for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of...
Tennessee General Assembly Offers Student Legislative Internship to Upperclassmen
The Tennessee General Assembly (TGA) is offering a Tennessee Legislative Internship Program to juniors, seniors and graduate students in law, political science, history, administration, social work, economics, sociology, journalism and related fields, 20 years or older to build leadership and legislative process skills by assisting legislative offices with their activities and work functions.
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