Direct Primary Care Offers An Affordable Alternative To The Healthcare Marketplace
Many Americans who buy their medical insurance through the Healthcare Marketplace might be priced out this year. Without a federal solution, Affordable Care Act premiums are expected to double and even triple. Families may have to opt out of buying insurance altogether. There is an option in Chattanooga offered by...
Lawn order: Code enforcement sweep now underway in Chattanooga’s District 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — If you live in the northeastern part of Chattanooga’s District 1, you may notice city inspectors checking properties in your neighborhood this week. Crews with Chattanooga Public Works are out looking for code violations as part of a new compliance push. It’s part of what city officials call a...
Firefighters rescued trapped driver after multi-vehicle crash involving school bus
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters rescued an injured driver early Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus on Middle Valley Road near the city-county line. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded at 6:25 a.m. to the 6500 block of Middle Valley Road for a motor vehicle crash...
Niña and Pinta Arrive in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Niña and Pinta replica ships are now open in Chattanooga. The two full-scale replicas of 15th-century Portuguese caravels are docked at Ross Landing City Park and will remain in port through Sunday, November 23rd. During weekdays, the ships host scheduled guided group tours...
Tennessee Homeland Security looks to expand trooper facilities in Chattanooga, Knoxville
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says it plans to increase its presence in Chattanooga. The department went before Governor Bill Lee Tuesday during a budget hearing to ask for more funding. The department discussed trooper salaries and position openings across the state,...
TBI Hiring Victim Services Coordinators to Support Local Residents in Chattanooga and Surrounding Areas
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is accepting applications for two Victim Services Coordinator positions in its Criminal Investigation Division. These jobs are based in East Tennessee and will serve the Chattanooga/Cookeville and Knoxville/Johnson City areas. The application period runs from November 5 to...
No More Late Fees: The Chattanooga Public Library Launches Fine Free Campaign
The Chattanooga Public Library (CPL) is thrilled to announce its biggest news yet: no more late fines!. Thanks to the support of the City of Chattanooga and the Library Board of Directors, CPL is no longer charging late fines for the majority of library materials. Plus, previously charged late fines have been removed...
Four Chattanooga Restaurants Acknowledged By The Michelin Guide To The American South
The world-renowned Michelin Guide has announced their inaugural restaurant selections for the American South and four Chattanooga restaurants have made the prestigious list. The full selection, including Bib Gourmand restaurants and recommended eateries, totals 228 restaurants spanning 44 cuisine types. Local husband...
Hamilton County re-directs opioid settlement funds to help food banks feed SNAP families
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County commissioners voted Wednesday to re-direct thousands of dollars in opioid settlement funds to help local food banks feed SNAP families during the government shutdown. Last Friday, 2 federal judges ruled the government had to at least partially fund the SNAP program. This week...
Historic Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair Returns For Veteran’s Day Weekend
The popular Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair is set to take over the sprawling 2,100-acre Old McDonald’s Farm for a spectacular three-day event on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 7th to the 9th. This year’s fair is set to impress with a variety of entertainment, rides, and contests. Not...
