On February 9, 2026, at around 10 a.m., a large fight broke out at Brainerd High School. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputy, school staff, and other law enforcement agencies responded immediately, eventually bringing the situation back under control. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Chattanooga …
A Sequatchie Valley Railroad train partly derailed Saturday afternoon blocking vehicle traffic to and from Battery Hill in Bridgeport. AL, for a short time. Fortunately, the train was north bound, so the train cars were separated at the derailment, which allowed the engine and remaining railcars that did not derail to continue up the rail …
As overall inflation cools, rent continues to be the biggest factor keeping household costs elevated nationwide. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down which U.S. cities and states now have the highest median rents, using the latest HUD and Census data across more than 380 metros and all 50 states. Key Takeaways, With Data for Chattanooga, …
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch Health over alleged price-fixing of generic drugs. Consumers who bought generics from these companies between May 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2019, may qualify for compensation. To see if you’re eligible, you can call 1-866-290-0182, send an email, or go here.
TDOT contract crews will temporarily close lanes on I-75 near mile marker 3 for paving work, part of Phase 2 to improve the I-75/I-24 interchange. Lane closure schedule: Friday, Feb. 6, 9:00 p.m.: One lane closed each direction. Saturday, Feb. 7, 6:00 a.m.: I-75 North reopens; one lane remains closed southbound. Saturday, Feb. 7, 9:00 …
Erlanger Park, the forthcoming venue for the Chattanooga Lookouts, is on track to open this April as construction progresses in the South Broad district. Supported by Erlanger Hospital and five founding partners, the stadium represents a significant initiative within the broader revitalization of the South Broad area. Developers have indicated that Erlanger Park will serve …
Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing to address pothole repairs throughout the state following significant damage caused by recent winter storms. Maintenance crews will employ cold-mix asphalt for expedited patching, with comprehensive and permanent repairs scheduled for the spring and early summer months. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays, particularly during off-peak hours from 9 …
The deadline for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship applications has been extended. The new deadline to apply is Friday, February 6 at 4:00pm central time. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said the extension is due to the recent winter storm that impacted Tennessee. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year’s Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship have already exceed the amount …
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Unemployment rates decreased from November to …
