Dade County Commission Addresses Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Community Updates at April Meeting
Dade County Commission Addresses Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Community Updates at April Meeting, Watch meeting below. The Dade County Board of Commissioners covered a wide range of topics during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and ongoing community...
Hamilton County Schools to commit $14M to teacher pay, leaving $2M for other needs
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Hamilton County School district says they are ready to commit $14 million to teacher pay. District leaders say they have a little more than $16 million in available funds for the FY 2026-27 budget. They say that leaves them with about $2 million left...
Funding for Local Food Program Missing from State Budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Tennessee food banks and local farmers are urging lawmakers to bring back funding for the Farm-to-Food Bank program, which helps put fresh, local food on tables while supporting small farms. The program allows food banks to buy directly from farmers, providing economic stability for farms...
Lookouts stun Clingstones in wild opening day comeback win
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Hard to start much more thrilling than the Chattanooga Lookouts did Friday night. Opening Day in the Southern League pinned the Lookies and the homestanding Columbus Clingstones in West Georgia. The Lookouts patiently await the opening of their brand-new home, Erlanger Park (it's getting close, very...
Principals call TN voucher bill change that ties funding to student citizenship “trickery”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — “Children are under attack.”. That’s how some Hamilton County principals are describing a new twist in Tennessee’s school voucher debate, after lawmakers added language tying public school funding to student citizenship documentation. An amendment added Wednesday to the House's voucher expansion...
Male Body Found in Monteagle Last Month has been Identified
Investigators say human remains found in Monteagle last month belong to 75-year-old Richard Barnhill who was last seen in July of 2025 at an RV park where he lived. Monteagle Police said Barnhill was reported missing in September of 2025. The man’s body was recovered in late March of this...
Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo rides into town with bulls, broncs and big crowds
Hold on tight, Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo is back for its second year, bringing bulls, broncs and a full lineup of competition to the First Horizon Pavilion this weekend. Some of the top cowboys and cowgirls from across the country are in town, including current and past world...
10 Quaint Mountain Towns Where You Can Live on Nothing but Social Security
The perfect mountain town may feel out of reach, but affordable options do exist. Retreat to the mountains on a dime with these affordable and adorable towns.
Dade County Announces “Station Talk” SPLOST Meetings Across Community
Dade County Announces “Station Talk” SPLOST Meetings Across Community. Dade County officials are continuing their community outreach efforts in April with a new series of in-person “Station Talk” meetings focused on SPLOST. The meetings follow the county’s recent “Coffee Talk” sessions held in February and March,...
CARTA pitches airport shuttle to Hamilton County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could there soon be a free shuttle between the Chattanooga Airport and downtown?. CARTA CEO Charles Frazier pushed the idea while presenting his budget request to Hamilton County Commissioners. He is asking the county to invest three hundred and 50 thousand dollars into a pilot program...
