Cleveland High student creates community through Best Buddies Club
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A Cleveland High School student is bringing students together in a meaningful way. The school’s Best Buddies Club, a student-led group focused on building friendships and creating a place where every student feels seen, valued, and included was envisioned by Emma Grace Cloutier to bring people together.
Deputy Landon Faulkner’s funeral details, procession and Sequatchie school dismissal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Sequatchie County Schools have called off classes on Friday to make way for an expected large funeral procession through their community. They will use a “snow day” set aside in the calendar. Hamilton County deputy Landon Faulkner will be laid to rest. Deputy Faulkner...
Junior Milam Speaks Of Military Experience At Career Fair
Ooltewah, TN — Hunter Middle School’s annual Career Fair recently welcomed a special guest whose life of service left a lasting impression on students. William “Junior” Milam of Henry, a veteran of the Army National Guard, volunteered his time to share his experiences, wisdom, and encouragement with young people preparing to think about their futures.
Red Bank picked for statewide program to revitalize its downtown
RED BANK, Tenn. — Red Bank is getting help to shape the future of its downtown. The city has been picked for the Tennessee Downtowns Program, a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening historic downtown districts through economic development and revitalization. The program is run by the Tennessee Department of...
Lookouts respond to fan concerns over accessibility features at brand new Erlanger Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — There are new concerns after some Chattanooga Lookouts fans say Erlanger Park was not as accessible on opening night as they had hoped. Opening day of the Chattanooga Lookouts at the brand new Erlanger Park was a grand slam for some fans, but others told us they had issues finding the ADA compliant features the park had promised.
Signal Mountain leaders announce plan to reduce density for some residential development
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — The Signal Mountain City Council says they plan to reduce the density for some residential development. The council passed the amendment unanimously to their zoning code its first reading Monday. Elected officials there say the change is meant to protect public infrastructure and Signal Mountain's...
Tennessee Tourism expands ‘Bike Tennessee’ program with 37 new gravel routes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Attention all pedal pushers in Tennessee: 37 new gravel cycling routes are now waiting for your wheels. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development launched “Bike Tennessee” this spring. It's a statewide initiative that lets residents who live in rural areas get access to different...
Hamilton County Provides First Look at New Downtown CTE Center
Chattanooga leaders and educators are giving the public a first look at the city’s new facility for career and technical education (CTE).
Attorney: ‘He didn’t have to die’ in deadly I-75 crash tied to Amazon lawsuit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A family is pushing for answers as a lawsuit moves forward over a deadly crash on I-75 in East Ridge. An attorney representing the family of Jeff Huggins says the crash should never have happened. “This truck just slammed in the back of him, and the...
New fire trucks roll out for Highway 58 volunteers serving growing Chattanooga communities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — New fire trucks are rolling out for a volunteer department serving several communities in the Chattanooga area. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Hall says it will begin putting new trucks into service Thursday, funded through a mix of community donations, fire service fees and Hamilton County grants.
