Bradley Central High School celebrates two new campus upgrades
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF)-Bradley Central High School is celebrating not one, but two ribbon cuttings today. The school now has a new secure vestibule designed to enhance safety and create a single point of entry for visitors, adding an extra layer of protection for students and staff. Just steps away, a...
Music Executive Mathew Knowles, Father of Beyoncé and Solange, to Return to UTC for...
CHATTANOOGA, TN. — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Division of Access and Engagement will host a special fireside chat with renowned music executive, educator and brand architect Dr. Mathew Knowles on Friday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall at the UTC Fine Arts Center.
Where to Buy Flowers in Chattanooga
From milestone celebrations to everyday moments, fresh flowers have a way of making life feel a little more special. Luckily, Chattanooga is home to a variety of talented florists and flower shops that offer everything from classic arrangements to locally grown, seasonal blooms. Whether you’re planning a wedding,...
New Hangar Project Takes Off
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – West Star Aviation leaders and Hamilton County officials broke ground on a major expansion that will significantly increase the company’s operational capacity. West Star Aviation operates multiple facilities across the U.S. and has been expanding its presence in Chattanooga to meet growing...
Battlefield Connector Trail Nearing Completion in Chickamauga
A new multi-use trail designed to link downtown Chickamauga with one of the nation’s most significant Civil War sites is nearing completion, according to local officials. The Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail will span 2.2 miles and connect the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park with the city’s...
Atlantic Companies, City of Chattanooga celebrate groundbreaking of 278-unit apartment community
The Atlantic Companies, in a partnership with the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and American South Capital Partners, broke ground today on 702 Manufacturers Road, a 278-unit multifamily community poised to redefine urban living on the Tennessee River. The project represents a pivotal moment for the Chattanooga...
Hamilton County redirects $480,000 in tourism funding to sports agency
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County commissioners voted Wednesday to move thousands of dollars away from tourism, opting to invest the funds into sports. $480,000 will be taken away from the Chattanooga Tourism Company with this decision. The money comes from hotel-motel tax revenue. Commissioners want to shift...
Collegedale DUI arrest leads to ICE detention, family says residency card just arrived
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — A traffic stop in Collegedale has led to federal immigration detention, even as the man’s family says his permanent residency card had just arrived in the mail. Family members say Pablo Viteri Ruiz is currently being held at an ICE detention facility in Jena, Louisiana,...
Death prompts investigation on Birchwood Pike
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says an investigation is underway following the death of an individual on Birchwood Pike on Tuesday, February 17. They say in the morning hours, deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed south on Birchwood Pike. After attempting to overtake...
Raw Milk Risks Highlighted as E. coli Cases Climb in Hamilton County
Sudden Increase Sparks Health Alert (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) Hamilton County, Tennessee – Local health officials confirmed an unexpected rise in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections linked to raw milk consumption this year.[1][2] Sudden Increase Sparks Health Alert The Hamilton County Health Department...
