Reminder: Be Sure To Apply For Low Income Energy Bill Assistance Before It Ends
The Office of Family Empowerment will soon close applications for the 2024-2025 fiscal year of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program provides assistance for income-eligible Hamilton County families to help meet rising home energy bills. Residents can only apply once a fiscal year....
911 dispatcher hero: She handled the first UTC threat call while her kids were...
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — For parents of UTC students, it was hard to concentrate after getting reports of a shooting incident that turned out to be a hoax last month. But staying focused is exactly what UTC parent Whitney Galloway did, because she was on the job as a 911 dispatcher.
Mocs volleyball fights hard in Classic finale despite sweep
The Chattanooga Mocs concluded the 2025 Chattanooga Classic with a 3-0 loss to Jacksonville State on Saturday night at McKenzie Arena. Despite the defeat, the Mocs showcased resilience and individual standout performances. Jacksonville State came out strong in the opening set, quickly building a 15-10 lead by the...
Cool mornings continue but afternoons start to heat up through the week
A very nice weather pattern continues for the next several days. Cooler than average mornings, but each day the afternoons get a little warmer. Partly to mostly sunny skies Tuesday and Wednesday with morning lows in the mid/upper 50s and afternoon highs in low 80s Tuesday and mid 80s Wednesday.
Red Bank receives federal funds to tackle stormwater issues at White Oak Park
RED BANK, Tenn. — The City of Red Bank says federal funding has allowed them to move forward with tackling ongoing stormwater issues at White Oak Park. Until now, the city says resources have been limited when it comes to caring for the park's stormwater system. This new project...
UTC sets record with fall 2025 enrollment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has announced a record-breaking enrollment for fall 2025. In a release sent Monday, UTC says a 12,060 student enrollment marks the largest in the institution's 139-year history, surpassing the previous high of 11,775 set in fall 2024. The fall 2025...
No Injures after Vehicle Destroyed by Fire
Emergency crews from Haletown Fire and Rescue responded promptly to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 41 Sunday afternoon. The alert was initially raised by a passerby who also contacted the Chattanooga Fire Department, prompting a joint response from both agencies. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully...
Pikeville Issued TDEC Violation over E. Coli in Wastewater
Following the detection of E. coli in Pikeville’s treated wastewater earlier this summer, the city has received an additional violation notice from the state authorities. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) now requires the city to install warning signs notifying the public of potential...
RPA approves version of Plan Hamilton passed by Hamilton County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday was the climax for a controversial growth plan in Hamilton County. Plan Hamilton has been a lightning rod of debate over how the county’s future should look. Last month, the Hamilton County Commission voted to approve a version of Plan Hamilton proposed by Commissioner Lee...
Plan Hamilton moves forward Monday despite ongoing concerns from residents
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission approved the latest version of Plan Hamilton Monday, despite dissatisfaction from some residents. The plan, which has been a point of contention for years, lets developers build more homes on the same amount of land. In the plan,...
