Surge in Records Requests Prompts Changes at Walker County Sheriff’s Office as Lawmakers Consider...
WALKER COUNTY, GA — A growing number of requests for body camera footage and mug shots has led to staffing changes at the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, as state lawmakers consider new legislation that could limit access to law enforcement records. Sheriff Steve Wilson says the volume of...
11 Tennessee Patio Restaurants Where One Meal Turns Into A Long Stay
Tennessee has a way of making you slow down, and nowhere is that more obvious than at its best patio restaurants. Whether you’re watching the sun dip behind the Smoky Mountains or listening to live music drift through a Nashville neighborhood, eating outdoors here feels like a full experience.
Hamilton County Superintendent backs Tennessee bill to cut benchmark tests for students
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Some Tennessee public school students may soon take less benchmark tests under a bill making its way through the state General Assembly. The Superintendent for Hamilton County Schools testified in support of the legislation Wednesday. If passed, the bill would create a pilot program allowing...
Walker County Animal Control Searching for Person Who Abandoned Dog in Rossville
WALKER COUNTY, GA — Walker County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help after a dog was abandoned inside a pet carrier near a busy roadway in Rossville. Animal control officers say the dog was discovered Tuesday evening, March 17, near the intersection of Schmidt Road and West Cloud Springs Road.
Chattanooga Whiskey Deep Cuts: What Is Single Pot Still Whiskey?
St. Patrick's Day may have come and gone, but good Irish-influenced whiskey is here to stay. And the master distillers at Chattanooga Whiskey are big fans of Ireland’s most distinctive whiskey style, Single Pot Still. Such big fans, they made their own Experimental Batch inspired by it. In February...
A posse of pigs is taking over a Tennessee neighborhood, and neighbors say city...
People in Chattanooga’s Tunnel Boulevard area say they are used to seeing wildlife. Deer, raccoons, and the usual backyard visitors are one thing.
Cleveland business owner pushes back on illegal burning concerns after years of complaints
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A Cleveland business owner is defending himself after neighbors raised concerns about suspected illegal burning on his property. The concerns first surfaced after a viewer shared drone video with our newsroom. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) told us that video...
Tennessee Night Storm Warning: Knoxville & Chattanooga Families Urged to Prepare for Tornadoes While...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, TN – Spring break travel across Tennessee brings a high overnight threat as tornado-capable storms can develop after dark, leaving just minutes to respond while most people are asleep. According...
East Ridge PD searching for theft suspect
The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) is searching for the identity of a suspect who is wanted in connection to a shoplifting incident in East Ridge. The ERPD says the total amount of the theft was around $500. The still images were captured by the business and do not include...
Looking For Something Fun To Do This Weekend? We’ve Got The Rundown
As usual, there are plenty of fun and interesting things happening around town this weekend, but that can make it hard to decide what to do or where to go. So, to make things a bit easier to navigate, we here at The Pulse have called upon our Event Guru Joseph Mosman to highlight some of the most interesting events.

















