ERPD Arrests April 26-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 26-29. 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.
Tennessee American Water to Conduct Service Line Material Verification in Sequatchie Valley District
Tennessee American Water has announced that it will begin service line material verification work in parts of Whitwell and Powells Crossroads in the coming weeks as part of the utility’s ongoing efforts to identify and document the materials of service lines. This project supports new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Joe Greene named Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association Retailer of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has recognized Joe Greene as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. The Retailer of the Year designation represents the highest honor bestowed by the organization’s member leadership and traditionally goes to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and meaningful industry and community involvement, according to the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store...
Bradley Medical Center in network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley Medical Center has announced that the hospital and its providers will be in network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans beginning May 1, 2026. “This is great news for our community. It means our seniors can keep getting care close to home from the doctors and...
Food City’s Greene Named TGCSA Retailer Of The Year
The board of directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has selected Joe Greene, VP of produce and floral operations for K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. (operating as Food City), as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. Greene will be recognized at the association’s annual Convention & Expo June...
Georgia health district says IHOP hair incident falls to management, not kitchen code
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — We're learning more about health standards for Georgia restaurants, after a photo showing two people doing hair at an IHOP In Fort Oglethorpe went viral. In an anonymous Facebook post, an IHOP employee can be seen putting hair extension on another employee in the restaurant's...
Lost hiker found at Little Cedar Mountain Hiking trail after search
A lost hiker has been found following a search at Little Cedar Mountain Hiking Trail on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, according to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department. Upon arrival, search and rescue was initiated for the hiker. After searching for 1 1/2 hours, additional aide was called in. Jasper Fire,...
Black Bear Seen at Fiery Gizzard State Park
A black bear was recently seen in Fiery Gizzard State Park (Grundy and Marion counties). While bears are uncommon, stay alert and follow these TWRA and park guidelines: keep your distance, don’t follow bears, secure trash and food (including grills and bird feeders), never feed wildlife, leash pets, and remain on marked trails.
Yangfeng announces 155 permanent layoffs in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Yanfeng International released a WARN notice on the 29th announcing they were permanently laying off 155 workers at their Chattanooga Plant on Bonnyshire Drive, likely meaning the closure of the plant entirely. Economists say this is a symptom of a broader shrinkage across industries. Dr....
Chattanooga automotive plant to lay off over 150 workers
Over 150 workers will be laid off following a WARN Notice filed by Yanfeng International Automotive Technology in Chattanooga. Yanfeng International Automotive Technology US I LLC has filed an official WARN Notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, notifying the agency of a permanent layoff effective June 29, 2026.
