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...
District Hill Cemetery nears completion with memorial honoring 170 buried in Chickamauga
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — A historic Chickamauga cemetery is getting a lasting tribute, with a new memorial honoring the 170 people historians have confirmed are buried at District Hill Cemetery. A long-running effort to honor the final resting place of African Americans who helped build Chickamauga is nearing completion with
Law and Order Sept. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-008659-1000 BLK Floyd Drive- Warrant Service – Police were called after a tip that a man was located at this location and had a current warrant out of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. ERPD placed him into custody and transported him to H
O’Charley’s Reportedly Closing Nearly All Locations, Including Fort Oglethorpe Restaurant
O’Charley’s Reportedly Closing Nearly All Locations, Including Fort Oglethorpe Restaurant. O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar is reportedly closing nearly all of its remaining company-owned restaurants, including its location on Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe. Multiple media outlets reported Wednesday that the Nashvi
One Tennessee town is taking down its Flock cameras
(The Center Square) – The Tennessee town of Collegedale is addressing privacy concerns about automated license plate readers by taking the cameras down altogether. Collegedale Police Chief Jack Sapp said in a statement on Wednesday that he revoked access to the city's Flock cameras for all police officers. Collegedale
Looking For Something Fun To Do This Weekend? We’ve Got The Rundown
As usual, there are plenty of fun and interesting things happening around town this weekend, but that can make it hard to decide what to do or where to go. So, to make things a bit easier to navigate, we here at The Pulse have called upon our Event Guru Joseph Mosman to highlight some of the most interesting events.
Hamilton County 911 dispatchers line Amnicola Highway with signs of hope to stop suicide
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County 911 dispatchers took a visible stand for suicide prevention Tuesday, lining Amnicola Highway with encouraging signs aimed at reminding people they are not alone. Dispatcher Jamarcus Williams organized the effort, saying his work has shown him how important it can be for someone.
Marion County Schools transportation director arrested on intoxication, trespass charges
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — Marion County Schools' Director of Transportation was arrested last week after drinking in his vehicle in front of a stranger's home, according to an arrest report:. The report says a Marion County deputy responded to a home on Ketner Mill Road last Friday in reference...
