Traffic disruptions on Signal Mountain as EPB addresses power outages from fallen trees
EPB wants to let customers know they're working to address outages on Signal Mountain Saturday night. Crews are responding to clear two large trees that have taken down power lines and blocked traffic; that's on Signal Mountain Boulevard near Sunset Drive. The outage is affecting about 100 customers. EPB crews...
Flash floods expose vulnerabilities in flood-prone areas of Georgia, Tennessee
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — The recent flash floods in the areas of Chattanooga and Catoosa County have highlighted the vulnerabilities of certain locations, with the Crossings Apartments in Fort Oglethorpe experiencing significant impact. On Tuesday night, first responders in Catoosa County reported water levels reaching...
Calvary Christian School suffers significant flood damage from Tuesday’s storm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One private school in Brainerd says they suffered significant damage following this week’s flooding. Calvary Christian School has been in operation for over 50 years and serves 25 K-12 students. Pastor Jamie Colbert says he has been involved in the school since 2007 when his children...
5 Best Barbecue Joints in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Try
Down in Chattanooga—where the mountains meet the river—barbecue is more than just a meal; it’s a cornerstone of social life and Southern flavor. Chattanooga’s barbecue joints have been serving up smoke and hospitality for generations, mixing Tennessee pork traditions with creative new-school pitmasters. Whether you...
Chattanooga’s K-9 Sully celebrates birthday by aiding armed robbery investigation
Chattanooga Police K-9 Sully spent his seventh birthday on the job this week, helping officers in an armed robbery investigation. Sully and his handler were called to assist after suspects fled into a wooded area. Using his training and keen sense of smell, Sully located a gun hidden in the...
Chattanooga proposes what it calls ‘historic’ property tax rate cut amid rising costs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly's office has unveiled a proposed property tax rate that it says represents a 'historic' reduction. The city's proposal is $1.93 per $100 of assessed property value, marking a significant reduction from the current rate of $2.25. The proposal, which comes after weeks...
Cleanup ongoing at Brainerd Motorsports Park after storm hits ahead of race weekend crowd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A strong storm with high winds passed through Brainerd Motorsports Park around 4:30 p.m. Friday, quickly changing the weather from sunny to severe. The storm caused significant damage, ripping awnings off bleachers and wrapping them around power lines, damaging seating areas, and knocking down...
Recent weather may have caused hundreds of millions in damage: Aon report
Heavy rain and severe weather that affected parts of the central and southern U.S. this past week could lead to total economic and insured losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars, Aon said in its Weekly Cat Report released Friday. Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Milwaukee were among the hardest hit...
Life Support Tech keeps Your Favorite Aquarium Up and Running
CHATTANOOGA, TN – This week on Tech Byte we were invited to look at the Tech behind the life support systems (LSS) at the Tennessee Aquarium. It’s an interesting view that not everyone gets to see and it’s way more complex than you might think. Maintenance Supervisor...
“The Six Triple Eight” – On Screen At Chattanooga’s Walker Theatre
“The Six Triple Eight” is a film that tells the story of an all-Black and all-female U.S. Army battalion in Europe during World War II who fixed a three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Part of the film - written and directed by Tyler Perry, released last year - was...
