Chattanooga’s SMART corridor on MLK Boulevard shows promise for future safety solutions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — UTC and the City of Chattanooga are in the process of using smart technology to help make the city's roads safer. Right now, the changes are limited to a SMART corridor on MLK Boulevard. The upgrades on that road started back in 2018. Now, we are...
Celebrating Local Farmers And Artists At National Farmers Market Week
This Sunday kicks off National Farmers Market Week. Locally, the Chattanooga Market is putting the spotlight on the farms, crafters, artists, food artisans and even the musicians that collectively make the Market what it is today. With around 200 vendors each week, and thousands of patrons, Chattanooga Market...
Critical Nuclear Power Component Maker Adds Jobs, Manufacturing in Tennessee
On Friday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced an $11.7 million investment by Master Machine, a provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering services for the nuclear utility industry, to expand manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1993, Master Machine specializes in system design and...
“Kite” at center of Bianca Horton murder case hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Chattanooga gang member charged with first degree murder in a 2016 murder was back in court Monday. Andre Grier could receive the death penalty if convicted of the murder of Bianca Horton. Horton was set to testify in a different murder trial connected to Grier’s...
Officer leaves Chattanooga Police over low pay amid city’s debate on raises
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — An officer has resigned from the Chattanooga Police Department over 'low pay' concerns amid the city's ongoing debate on how to fund raises. CPD released the anonymous officer's resignation letter Monday, saying... "This officer's resignation letter is a clear reminder of what Chattanooga is...
Family of migrant claims Whitfield County jail failed to give him diabetic medical care
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — The family of a man arrested by the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office claims he did not receive the medical care necessary to treat his Type 1 diabetes while in jail. The sheriff's office says they followed proper medical protocol, but the family claims their loved...
HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR WALKER COUNTY: DANGEROUS TEMPERATURES EXPECTED
WALKER COUNTY, GA — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, through 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, covering all of Walker County. The National Weather Service is warning of heat index values ranging from 105 to 109 degrees during this period.
Senior living center in Chattanooga settles lawsuit over woman’s death
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A senior living center in Chattanooga has settled out of court a lawsuit that claimed a woman died while in their care. The family of Deborah Cook said that she died while a resident at StoryPoint Chattanooga, located on Mountain Creek Road. The lawsuit claims Cook...
Chattanooga Gas Prices Rise Slightly Over The Past Week, Up 4.4 Cents
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have risen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 5.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 21.5 cents per gallon lower than a year...
Oak Ridge National Lab Leads Quantum Revolution with Advances in Healthcare, Internet Speed, and...
Quantum technology is transforming industry capabilities, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is at the forefront. The impact of their research efforts in quantum innovation is significant, ranging from healthcare logistics to cybersecurity enhancements, and could set the stage for a quantum leap forward in...
