Birchwood landfill aims to stretch capacity up to 52 more years, expand services
HARRISON, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga is working on a new plan to offset landfill capacity concerns over the next few decades. On Tuesday city council members toured the Birchwood landfill, where officials hope to expand services to residents in just over a year. Right now sanitation leaders...
WKND Wrap: Results From Mountain Lakes Tri, Hotter ‘n Hell and More
GUNTERSVILLE — Quinn McCurry of Birmingham took top honors in the Olympic division by more than two minutes at the Mountain Lakes Triathlon on July 25. McCurry, 16, finished in 2:20:14 to nab gold. He combined a swim of 16:35, bike of 1:24:14 and run of 37:13 with transitions of 1:18 and :51.
Law and Order July 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-006981 – 3600 BLK Ringgold Rd – Assist Other Agency / Arrest – Officers responded to this location following a brief investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division, which revealed that known fugitive Charles Hice was on the pr
Dade County voters to weigh FLOST and 1% TSPLOST to fund roads and offset...
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Two proposed sales taxes that could reshape how Dade County pays for roads and eases the burden of property taxes are now headed to voters. The Dade County Board of Commissioners chose to place both a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or TSPLOST, and a Floating Local Option Sales
Saturday’s Chattanooga Margarita Festival Is The Ultimate Margarita Throwdown
The Chattanooga Margarita Festival brings together the city’s favorite restaurants and bars as they shake, stir, and serve their signature margaritas — all competing for the title of Best Margarita in Chattanooga. The fun takes place Saturday, August 1st at the First Horizon Pavilion from 5-8 PM, with...
Higher felony conviction rates are helping drive down crime, Hamilton County DA says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp says a sharp increase in felony convictions over the past five years is helping reduce crime across the county. In a report released Tuesday, Wamp's office said felony convictions increased from 385 in 2020 to 641 in 2025, a...
Marion County Teacher Named Tennessee Teacher of the Year Finalist
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County High School educator Kelly McElhiney has earned statewide recognition after being named the Southeast Region finalist for the 2026-27 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists on July 22, recognizing outstanding educators from across
Historic World War II Aircraft to Visit Chattanooga in August
The distinctive rumble of radial engines from two of the rarest World War II bombers, the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil”, will be heard in the skies over Chattanooga in August when they visit Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport as part of the AirPower History Tour of the Commemorative Air Force
The Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To Dos Bros Mexican...
This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill off Broad Street. Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Hey Patty, why not stop into Taco Bell for Pete’s sake? Not going to happen for a Taco Tuesday story. Taco Bell is the McDonald’s of what they call Mexican food.
Red Bank raises monthly trash, recycling fee 50%: First hike since 2012
RED BANK, Tenn. — Red Bank residents will soon see a sharp increase in what they pay each month for trash and recycling collection. City leaders have approved raising the monthly sanitation fee from $16 to $24.55, a 50% increase. That's above what residents pay in city taxes. It...

















