UT Board of Trustees to consider tuition, mandatory fee increases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will consider tuition increases at three campuses and mandatory fee increases at four campuses during its annual meeting June 30. Undergraduate students at UT Knoxville would not see a tuition increase, but mandatory fees could rise by $148. UT...
Weekend road closures in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Below are upcoming road closures and changes for this weekend, according to the Chattanooga Department of Public Works, Transportation Division. The following locations will be closed or restricted on Fridays between May 1st and July 31st for the weekly free concert series:. 3 p.m. – Midnight...
Singer-Songwriter Ben Chapman Brings His Americana Sound Back To Chattanooga
Originally from Lafayette, Georgia, surging Americana talent and homespun singer-songwriter Ben Chapman will bring his blend of alt-country and southern rock sensibilities, steeped in a truly unique sound, to Barrelhouse Ballroom this Saturday, June 6th. Chapman built a reputation for himself around the greater Chattan
Whitfield County man’s mother pleads guilty to influencing witness in assault case
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A Whitfield County domestic violence and sexual assault case that ended with a life sentence for a Rocky Face man moved closer to its conclusion Friday after his mother pleaded guilty to pressuring the victim to lie to investigators. On June 5th, 44-year-old Erica Dawn...
Walker County enacts spay/neuter ordinance
WALKER COUNTY — Pet owners in Walker County must now ensure their dogs and cats are spayed or neutered following approval of a new ordinance. The Walker County Board of Commissioners recently made changes to the county’s Animal Code to provide for spay/neuter requirements. The code now states...
Former Dade County Jail Administrator arrested after discovery of ‘concerning purchases’
DADE COUNTY — A former Dade County Jail Administrator has been arrested and charged following ‘concerning purchases’ made in the past, according to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). They say on May 28, Chief Deputy Tommy Bradford requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)...
Scramble Alley is set to come down
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – For more than 30 years, Scramble Alley has been a place for children to play. Now, the longtime playground is set to come down. The City of Soddy-Daisy announced the playground at Scramble Alley will close and be torn down no later than June 8th, saying it had been kept open as long as possi
Ken White resigns as IBMA Executive Director
The International Bluegrass Music Association has just announced the resignation of their Executive Director, Ken White, effective immediately. Previous Director Paul Schiminger will step in to ensure a smooth running of the organization until a successor is chosen. Chair of the IBMA Board of Directors, Anna Frick, say
Large indoor sports hub pitched for East Brainerd Road faces RPA pushback
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A proposal for a new indoor sports and youth development center on East Brainerd Road is moving through the Hamilton County planning process, despite the RPA recommending against the rezoning needed to make the project possible. The project would transform 16.15 acres of vacant land...
Dade County Property Assessment Notices Mailed; Appeals Due by July 20
Dade County property owners should begin checking their mailboxes after property assessment notices were mailed Wednesday, June 3. County officials are reminding residents that anyone wishing to appeal their property assessment must submit their appeal no later than Monday, July 20, 2026. The notices provide informatio

















