‘He was a hero’: Chattanooga family remembers soldier killed in Iraq
A Chattanooga woman is remembering her son-in-law as a loving husband, father and soldier who died while serving his country in Iraq. "He was a hero," Candice McBride said of Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton. 30-year-old Swinton was a Fort Bragg soldier supporting overseas operations in Iraq. The Department of...
Kenco to Open 30K-square-foot Innovation Lab for Hands-On, Supply Chain OEM Testing and Demonstration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 18, 2026-- Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced its plans to open a new, expanded Innovation Lab. The 30,000-square-foot Chattanooga, Tenn., facility will replace and build upon the legacy of Kenco’s previous 10,000-square-foot facility. Additio
This Week’s Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To Las Margaritas
This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to Las Margaritas on Hixson Pike. This place is located on the second floor above Scenic City Burlesque so walking up those stairs with my wonky old roller derby knees took some effort. It’s a large restaurant...
Grace Baptist Academy reopens new buildings years after 2020 Chattanooga tornado
After years of rebuilding, Grace Baptist Academy is finally opening the doors to a new chapter and students are getting the first look. Grace Baptist Academy has reopened parts of its Chattanooga campus that were destroyed or damaged by a tornado in 2020. According to the academy’s website, 15 structures...
Discovering The Best Burgers In Tennessee Right Here In The Scenic City
Serving up what they call “Tennessee’s Greatest Hamburgers”, Merv’s is a Signal Mountain and Chattanooga staple serving customers since 1977. Currently owned by twins Laiken and Alexis Williams, they represent the third generation to operate the diner originally opened by their grandfather. If Ronnie’s Bar &...
Chattanooga man facing attempted murder charge after drive-by shooting investigation
Chattanooga — A man from Chattanooga faces an attempted murder charge following a lengthy and involved investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department. An arrest report we obtained says the investigation ended with three men facing charges: Torey Flowers, Jaylyn Dupree and Christopher Giles. The report says the inve
Tennessee Man Crashes Through Church Playground Fence, Now Facing Serious Charges For 4th DUI
A Tennessee man who had been given a chance to serve an eight-year manslaughter sentence on supervised probation is headed to prison after his fourth DUI ended with a car crashing through a church playground ... Read more
Portion of McFarland Gap Road to Close Wednesday for Guardrail Repairs
The National Park Service will temporarily close a portion of McFarland Gap Road in the Chickamauga Battlefield on Wednesday, Aug. 19, while crews complete guardrail repairs. According to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, McFarland Gap Road, also known as McFarland Avenue, will be closed between Park
Not quite as hot & humid for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday and Wednesday feature mostly to partly sunny skies and a slight break from the heat & humidity: highs in the low 90s and lows closer to 70 with 60s away from the city. Isolated PM storm chances returned for Thursday highs remaining in the low/mid 90s. A better chance...
Bring The Kids To “Touch A Truck” At The Chattanooga Market This Sunday
At the Chattanooga Market in the First Horizon Pavilion on the Southside, every Sunday there’s a new engaging theme, making it fun to come back week after week. This week is a first time event: Touch-a-Truck, produced with kiddos in mind. The Market will host about a dozen large working, community-oriented and emergenc
