A tool right out of the Middle Ages: Made in Tennessee
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Tennessee business that looks like it stepped straight out of the Middle Ages. In downtown Tracy City, up on the mountain in Grundy County, there’s a company selling a yard tool most people only recognize from Halloween decorations. We’re talking about scythes....
Shoplifting suspect’s truck bursts into flames after destructive chase through North Alabama
A suspected shoplifter led multiple agencies on a 25-mile chase through North Alabama Saturday morning, allegedly crashing through a drive-thru, destroying property, and eventually leaving behind a truck that went up in flames. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, 50-year-old Michael Lee White, of Tupelo,...
GA Bonfire Mishap Sends 15 Teens to Hospital
Ignacio Perez – Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn. Around 15 teenagers were injured in Whitfield County after a bonfire grew unexpectedly when an attendant allegedly threw flammable liquid into it, according to one of the victims. Niko Bilic and Jayden Abscon were attending a party in Varnell, Georgia, sometime...
Movies and TV shows casting in Chattanooga
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Mystical March Market Bringing Whimsical Spring Vibes To Chattanooga
In its fourth annual year, the Mystical March Market, presented by Shop the Market At, will be taking place this Saturday and Sunday, March 7th-8th, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex in downtown Chattanooga. The market is designed to be a more whimsical spring market featuring arts, crafts, food trucks,...
Legislation would change how metropolitan airport board commissioners are picked
An amendment tucked into Tennessee House Bill 2507 would change the way people are picked to serve on Tennessee's metropolitan airport authority boards. These boards provide oversight to airports in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tri-Cities and Memphis. Currently, the members of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport...
Councilman invites Hixson residents to weigh in on Northgate Mall TIF, city plans
HIXSON, Tenn. — A Chattanooga city councilmember is inviting Hixson residents to a town hall meeting later this month to talk about projects impacting the area. Councilman Jeff Davis says he plans to discuss ongoing and upcoming city projects. One of those topics includes the redevelopment at Northgate Mall.
Heritage Advances to First Ever State Final Four
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage beat Oconee Co in the Elite Eight on Tuesday to advance to their first ever state Final Four. The final was 47-41. The Generals trailed by three at halftime before turning up the defense in the second half. With the Generals up six with roughly 1:30 to go, Georgia Gracy banked one in...
Hamilton County approves transfer of 1,300 McDonald Farm acres to create state park
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to transfer 1,300 acres of McDonald Farm to the state to create Roaring Creek State Park. County Mayor Weston Wamp says the push will have a positive impact on families for generations. "What I'm thinking about are the generations...
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam involving impersonation of staff member
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is warning of a scam involving individuals claiming to be part of their personnel. They say in these scams, callers tell victims they have missed jury duty, grand jury, have an open warrant, or have failed to complete required legal paperwork and must...
