Vance Elsea- Chattanooga News Free Press
On Sunday, November 21, 1976, the Chattanooga News-Free Press honored longtime Rhea County district supervisor Vance Elsea for his many years of service delivering and supervising newspaper circulation throughout the county. By that time, Vance had already devoted thirty-two years to the News-Free Press and had become
TDOT’s plan to widen I-24 from Dade County to Chattanooga increases by $300M
From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The price tag to fix one of Tennessee’s most congested highway interchanges is continuing to climb, but state transportation leaders say the long-awaited project is still moving forward. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is planning major improvements to the Interstate 24 and
The Wilmington Group names Snyder as new CEO
The Wilmington Group, a provider of recycling and managed waste services, announced May 21 the appointment of Jeff Snyder as chief executive officer. A portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, The Wilmington Group has over 250 employees across 14 locations, according to its website. Snyder has more than three..
Memorial Day Taps Ceremony Honors Fallen Service Members in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – A special ceremony honoring service members took place tonight at Ringgold City Hall. Community members gathered in remembrance of the men and women who never made it home from service. News 12 spoke with Stephen Price, the bugler who performed Taps during the ceremony. Price...
TDOT’s I-24 Widening Project Near Chattanooga Faces $300 Million Cost Increase
A major Tennessee transportation project aimed at easing chronic traffic congestion between Dade County and Chattanooga is expected to cost significantly more than originally planned, according to state transportation officials. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) says the long-discussed Interstate 24 wid
12 Quaint Mountain Towns Where You Can Retire on $1,500 a Month (Or Less)
These 12 quaint mountain towns across the U.S. keep monthly rents at or below $1,500, making a scenic, affordable retirement more possible than you think.
Thousands without power in Georgia
GEORGIA — Nearly 7,000 customers across Georgia are without electricity as of Tuesday morning, according to outage data from PowerOutage.us. The outage tracking website reported 6,950 homes and businesses without power statewide out of more than 5.1 million customers being monitored. Georgia currently ranks second in t
Chattanooga Fire Department bids farewell to long-serving captain after 28 years of service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the retirement of Captain Ed Jackson, marking the end of a 28-year career serving the city of Chattanooga and its residents. Captain Jackson, who served with Engine 15 Blue Shift, was recognized by the department as a long-standing and respected member...
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: May 25, 2026
ATLANTA - Special guests and segments on Good Day Atlanta on May 25, 2026. Center honors Chattanooga as Medal of Honor birthplace: The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga, TN houses the fascinating history of our nation’s highest military award for valor, tracing the story from th
Hixson family rebuilding after weekend storm: Saturated ground increases tree-fall risk
HIXSON, Tenn. — A family in Hixson will have to rebuild after a tree came crashing down on their roof over the weekend. With the ground still saturated, a local tree service says there is still a risk of fallen trees for some residents. The storm that passed through...

















