Hamilton County deputy goes above and beyond to guide lost woman safely home
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — On this week's Pay It Forward, we recognize a Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy for his selfless act helping a woman who had lost her way. A call came into the Hamilton County 911 Center that a person in a parking lot at the corner of Ease Brainerd and Ooltewah Ringgold Road needed help.
Chattanooga baby to appear in the bright lights of Times Square
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A baby from Chattanooga will soon be featured in the bright lights of Times Square. Levi Darr is a part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society video that will appear in Time Square on September 6th. The one-hour video of 500+ photographs includes children, teens,...
Two Bikes Chattanooga Lynne’s Blue Hole Mixed Terrain Ride
In 2024, Chattanooga, was named North America’s first National Park City, and this mixed-surface ride is designed to show you exactly why. Grab your basket bike, snorkel, and sunscreen, and head out of Chattanooga through protected bike lanes, urban singletrack, and quiet farm roads to the crystal-clear swimming...
It’s More Than Just LP’s And Vinyl, It’s A Music History Community
Jack Lightfoot knows a lot about music. He’s been promoting the Metro Chattanooga Record Show for seven years. Lightfoot, the owner of Jax-Wax: Quality LP Records, is getting ready for the next show on Sept. 13, 2025, at the Colonnade in Ringgold. He said the event has been around for roughly 35 years.
Free speech group says UTC violated First Amendment with Greek life activities pause
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — U.T.C. paused all Greek activities last week in the wake of an investigation into one fraternity's hazing. But a national free speech advocacy group says the university is violating those students' First Amendment right. The group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) wrote a...
Economic Development Around the State: From Hall County to Georgia Tech’s Science Square
LaFayette Food: Pilgrim’s is investing $400 million to build a prepared foods facility in Walker County in several phases. The company, which already operates seven food production facilities in the state employing some 7,500 people, will begin hiring in 2027 for the first phase, creating 630 jobs at full capacity....
Couple Builds PuroClean Franchise on Faith and Service
Franchise Owners Bring Compassion and Professionalism to Restoration Work. Charles and Sharon Atkins like to help people. For many years, the couple volunteered with their church in disaster relief efforts in Florida and North Carolina. They noticed that many property owners displaced by storm and flooding struggled...
The Massive Flea Market In Georgia Where $35 Fills Your Whole Car With Treasures
Thirty-five dollars doesn’t buy much these days—maybe dinner for two at a fast-casual restaurant or a tank of gas if you’re lucky. But at Big D Flea Market in Dalton, Georgia, that same amount can transform into a car full of treasures that’ll have your friends asking, “You paid HOW much for that?”
Disaster Assistance Available for Catoosa County; Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center
ATLANTA – Businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding on August 12, 2025, in Catoosa County can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) to assist Georgians in the declared county applying...
Road Work Continues on 2025-26 TSPLOST Paving List
Walker County road crews are making progress on the 2025-26 TSPLOST paving projects. After completing work on Manning Mill Road earlier this month, crews have shifted operations to the Center Post area. Current efforts are focused on improving Martindale Road and South Long Hollow Road. The paving is part of...