Tennessee increases private school voucher vendor contract by $356M
Tennessee lawmakers are giving a $356 million raise to the company handling the state’s two private school voucher programs, despite the vendor’s woes in two other states. The legislature’s Fiscal Review Committee approved the increase Wednesday, pushing the maximum contract amount for Student First Technologies, LLC t
Catoosa Co. school leaders consider property tax increase as residents urge other options
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Catoosa County school leaders are weighing a property tax increase that would raise the school system’s millage rate. But some residents say the school board should be looking for funding elsewhere. The Catoosa County Board of Education announced Thursday that it is considering a...
Chattanooga cyclists push back as TDOT plans Main Street repaving, removal of bike lane
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Plans to repave part of downtown Chattanooga and remove an existing bike lane on Main Street are drawing pushback from some cyclists who say the change could make the area less safe to navigate. The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s proposal focuses on Main Street between Broad...
Police close Highway 153 near Chickamauga Dam for about 90 minutes Friday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We're working to learn more about an incident that caused police to shut down Highway 153 for about a half hour early Friday morning. Officers closed the southbound lane at about 4:30 a.m. Right now, it's not clear what prompted the closure. We've reached out to...
Goodwill Opens Store and Adds Jobs
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – A former grocery store in Southeast Cleveland has been given new life as Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area officially opened its newest location Thursday. The new store, located at 2010 Broomfield Road SE in the former Fresh ‘N Low building, includes a Goodwill...
Collegedale Airport’s “Wings And Wheels” Event Supports Local Homeless Outreach
Organizers of the highly anticipated “Wings & Wheels” event at the Collegedale Municipal Airport are excited to invite the public on Friday, June 26th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hosted in partnership with Stroll The Hamptons, Ooltewah, the family-friendly community event will take place at Collegedale Airport...
Saturday’s Riverfront Nights To Feature JUMP: America’s Van Halen Experience
This Saturday, June 27, Riverfront Nights will feature JUMP: America’s Van Halen Experience, a nationally touring tribute band dedicated to recreating Van Halen’s iconic David Lee Roth era. Based in Toledo, Ohio, the group of youngsters delivers classic Van Halen hits, capturing the band’s guitar solos, strong vocals..
Tennessee American Water Company says “Phillip D. Glass” is getting into the America 250...
Tennessee American Water Company says their “Phillip D. Glass” character is getting into the America 250 mood. The character is a metal replica of a water company employee that sits on top of the Amnicola Highway water tank. Now he’s wearing a new shirt with a Tennessee America...
On The QSR Evolution Conference Agenda: Lola Beans CEO Donny Bradley
We continue a new series introducing the speakers for September’s QSR Evolution Conference with Donny Bradley, founder and CEO of rising coffee chain Lola Beans. Bradly will be taking the stage for the session, “Is Your Restaurant Easy to Work In?” at 10 a.m. on September 9. The discussion will get into how you ensure
Chattanooga State, ETSU Agreement Creates 4-Year Apprenticeship Pathway with BlueCross
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Chattanooga State Community College and ETSU have collaborated to sign an articulation agreement. This will allow students in the BlueHorizon registered apprenticeship program to continue studying at a four-year university. BlueHorizon allows students to earn money while they gain a degree and valuabl
