Chattanooga IDB grants extension to developer to avoid default on ‘The Bend’ project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The developer behind 'The Bend,' a multibillion-dollar project planned for Chattanooga’s riverfront, has been given more time to avoid defaulting on a public agreement tied to the development. The Chattanooga Industrial Development Board voted to approve an extension for developer Jimmy White after
American Legion Programs planned for October 15
The Tennessee 3rd District of The American Legion is proud to announce that National Commander Jay Bowen will visit Southeast Tennessee on October 15, 2026, for a tour highlighting veterans’ memorials, community initiatives, and American Legion programs throughout the region. The visit will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern
East Ridge woman helps curb cat overpopulation by spaying and neutering 140 this year
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — An animal shelter in East Ridge has become a safe place for many vulnerable cats and dogs. We surprise a woman who helps them prevent overpopulation of the local cat community on this week's Pay It Forward, sponsored by the McMahan Law Firm. Some mornings,...
USDA to air drop oral rabies vaccines in Northwest Georgia to protect pets and...
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will distribute over 500,000 oral rabies vaccine baits across northwest Georgia this October to protect humans and domestic animals by immunizing wild populations. The aerial operation is scheduled to launch on or about October 7 using helicopters, followed by low
Acworth officers honored for saving mother stabbed at Chick-fil-A
ACWORTH, Ga. - Two Acworth police officers have been honored for their lifesaving response after a woman who had been stabbed repeatedly entered a Chick-fil-A asking for help. Officers Dye and LeFave received a plaque during a recent Acworth Board of Aldermen meeting recognizing their actions during the August incident
McKamey Animal Center Facing Severe Overcrowding, Needs Adoption Help
The McKamey Animal Center is experiencing an extreme space crisis, largely due to the tremendous increase in the number of animals that have had to be housed at the facility for their own protection. So far this year, MAC has impounded more than 400 animals – a 160% increase from...
The Ringgold Haunted Depot Returns For Three Weekends Of Halloween Frights
The Ringgold Downtown Development Authority is proud to announce the return of the Ringgold Haunted Depot, a family-friendly Halloween event set inside a real, century-old train depot in the heart of Historic Downtown Ringgold. The event runs three consecutive Friday and Saturday nights, October 16–17, 23–24, and 30–31
Scenic City Sense Circus Coming To Downtown’s Miller Park This Saturday
Something joyful, creative, and wildly sense-tingling is coming to Downtown Chattanooga. Tee Cameron, a member of River City Company’s 2026 Emerging Producers cohort, will host the Scenic City Sense Circus at Miller Park on Saturday, October 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. This free, circus-inspired event will explore the five
Lost hunter found in Cohutta WMA
A lost hunter was found Sunday in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. The hunter had to be rescued by helicopter because of the rough terrain.
Law and Order Oct. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-009518 – 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Vandalism – The complainant stated her Ford Escape was vandalized on 10/1/26. The damage occurred between 1100 – 2000 hours on 10/1/26. She believed that a coworker that damaged her car because she found grea
