Chattanooga news
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has released a video urging boaters to exercise extra caution near dam spillways. The agency has released a video demonstrating the potential dangers of getting too close to these areas. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3927790437509163 The TWRA reported that more than 15 deaths have occurred over the past decade due to boaters …
Construction has begun for the new Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium, coming to the South Broad District in 2026. Crews began digging at the site to prepare it for the stadium’s foundation. Next, pipes for plumbing will be laid. The updates come following a groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium that was held in July of 2024. The …
A rockslide set off a chain of events that led to evacuations and to the tracks of Chattanooga’s Incline Railway suffering fire damage on Saturday, according to the National Parks Service. NPS officials say a final investigation report will come out in about two weeks. It says the Mountain Beautiful Trail on Lookout Mountain will be closed …
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture confirms that crews have contained a 95-acre fire that started over the weekend along the Marion County side of Signal Mountain. TDOA says the Woodland Way Fire along Signal Mountain was 100% controlled Monday afternoon. Bulldozers and hand crews were used to stop the fire from spreading. They say rain …
Officials announced on Sunday evening that the large brush fire on Lookout Mtn. was 100% contained. On Saturday afternoon, flames reached the Incline Railway. As a precaution, several businesses and 20 homes were evacuated near the lower incline. The Incline Railway is temporarily closed for repairs. Tickets are valid for one year from the date …
The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association classifications on Wednesday, December 10, 2024, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Five semifinalists in each classification were …
Tennessee American Water urges customers and the general public to follow these essential tips to help ensure you and your loved ones remain safe and comfortable as we approach colder weather. Don’t let frozen pipes lead to costly repairs and unwanted stress. Take action now by preparing your plumbing: Know how to shut off your water: …
Beginning Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00 am CT, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will officially open the new S Moore Rd and McBrien Rd bridges over I-24 in Hamilton County more than two months ahead of schedule, providing a major upgrade to the area’s transportation infrastructure. These bridges were reconstructed as part of …
During November, the Tennessee Department of Education has been celebrating Career Development Month by highlighting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative School Models (ISM) programs that provide every student with the necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers. The participation rate of middle school students in CTE courses nearly …
