Mold cleanup moving forward at Hixson High, but music wing isn’t ready to reopen...
HIXSON, Tenn. — The mold cleanup at Hixson High School is moving forward, but students and staff aren't going back into the affected areas of the school's music wing yet. In a letter sent to parents on Wednesday, Principal Dr. LeAngela Rogers says an independent environmental consultant has now developed a formal plan
Sushi Nabe Celebrates Over Three Decades Of Serving Amazing Japanese Food
I was out exploring the city and getting ready to head to an art museum this week when my tummy reminded me it was lunch time. I wanted to treat myself to a high-end experience, so I ventured over to Sushi Nabe Japanese Restaurant. Sushi Nabe has been serving the...
ERPD Arrests Aug. 4-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 4-9. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Pair of Morning Earthquakes Rattle Eastern Tennessee
According to USGS, a pair of earthquakes rattled eastern Tennessee on Wednesday morning, just a day after an unrelated pair of earthquakes struck Maryland near the Pennsylvania and Delaware state lines. The earthquakes were too weak to create any damage or injuries. The volume of earthquakes continue to increase in Ten
Less than 2 hours from Knoxville, a town remembers Dolly Parton
Noted singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dolly Parton was not only ubiquitous over the airwaves, but also somewhat with her life’s footprint. As a result, Knoxville-area residents wanting to learn about as much of Parton’s life as they can after her death on Aug. 25 and who are already familiar with her Sevier Cou
Eversole declines Hamilton County Commission chair nomination as Smith prevails
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County Commissioner Jeff Eversole returned to the county commission board meeting Tuesday night, a week after a medical emergency kept him away as the panel deadlocked along party lines in votes for chair and vice chair. At Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioner Warren Mackey nominated Everso
Bomb threat forces students at Central High School to evacuate Thursday morning
HARRISON, Tenn. — We're working to learn more about a bomb threat that prompted the evacuation of students and staff at Central High School Thursday morning. The sweep of campus is now clear and classes have resumed for students. But it was a different story earlier in the day.
Hickory Ridge Drive closed after August flooding: TDOT says bridge unsafe
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers in Hamilton County will face a long-term closure on a stretch of Hickory Ridge Drive after flash flooding on August 7 caused major damage to a bridge. Hickory Ridge Drive is closed between Standifer Gap Road and Birch Drive after the Hamilton County Highway...
Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office warns of limited parking, access during flood repairs
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office says to expect changes to parking and public access in the coming months as the agency begins repairs following major flood damage and starts a separate expansion project. The sheriff’s office says it experienced “significant flooding” on August 21st,...
Emergency agencies, TVA to hold graded emergency drill at Sequoyah nuclear plant Sept. 16
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Emergency responders from federal, state and local agencies will take part in an emergency preparedness exercise involving TVA’s Sequoyah Nuclear Plant on Wednesday, Sept. 16. TVA personnel will join the agencies for the graded exercise, which is part of a series of drills required...

















