Gallery: Tiny patients celebrate their first Thanksgiving at Chattanooga hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga shared in the first Thanksgiving with some of its tiniest patients. The hospital says these newborns brought smiles to staff and families alike, soaking up all the attention this Turkey Day. Click on our gallery above to check out each photo...
Lanterns, dragons and even bubble bikes: Chattanooga Zoo’s festival lights up the holidays
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Chattanooga Zoo is ready to flip the switch on one of its most colorful traditions. The Asian Lantern Festival opens Friday night, inviting families to wander the zoo after dark through a glowing trail of silk sculptures, mythical creatures and Christmas favorites. This year’s theme...
Chattanooga Police Investigating Monday Shooting On Windsor Street
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Windsor Street. On November 24, 2025 at approximately 7:28 p.m., CPD officers responded to reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers learned the victim, a 26-year-old man, was at a local hospital with...
The Salvation Army to Deliver Over Four Hundred Thanksgiving Meals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Salvation Army will be delivering over 400 meals on Thanksgiving day to senior citizens in Chattanooga. The meals will be given those considered “shut ins,” or those who live in towers and who are unable to leave. Volunteers will be handing out the...
Marion County, TN – Traffic Alert: Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-24 East Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Marion County, TN – Troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol are on the scene of a fatal crash on Interstate 24 East at the 159-mile marker in Marion County. The crash has prompted a full shutdown of the...
City Council to Honor Late Civil Rights Leader with ‘Leamon Pierce Avenue’ Sign
The Chattanooga City Council has voted to honor the life and legacy of former City Councilman and civil rights activist Leamon Pierce by adding a commemorative street sign designating Cannon Avenue as “Leamon Pierce Avenue.” Pierce passed away on October 11, 2025. The resolution–#32688–was introduced by Councilwoman...
Pushback intensifies against Enterprise South land swap as deed reveals protection status
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Efforts to save Enterprise South Nature Park from a land swap have increased after a closer look at the deed for the property. This comes after a plan by Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp to use hundreds of acres of park land for industry. The mayor...
Ooltewah zoning debate reignites: Residents fear worsening safety issues on Snow Hill Road
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. — A controversial zoning request is back up for debate in Hamilton County after months of delays and pushback from residents. According to planning documents, developers want to use land in Ooltewah to build a high density neighborhood. Take a look at this map. The property in...
Cleaner currents on the Tennessee River after volunteers remove 1 million pounds of trash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — More than 5,000 volunteers have helped to reach a major milestone towards getting our currents cleaner: over 1 million pounds of trash was removed from the Tennessee River watershed since the organization launched in 2019. The million-pound mark by Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful was reached...
Here are 9 historic train rides in the South to hop on for the...
It’s always fun to ride the rails of a historic train, especially during themed rides where robbers board in old western attire or there’s a mystery to be solved during the two-hour excursion. This time of year, it’s all about the North Pole and Santa. Here are...
