The Chattanooga Lookouts have announced that they will play their first home game at the brand-new multi-use venue in the South Broad District, Erlanger Park, against the Montgomery Biscuits on April 14 of next year. Before opening up at home, the Lookouts will play their first game of the 2026 season on the road against …
U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the best regional hospitals in the U.S.; several from Tennessee made the list. Regional hospitals are general hospitals, as opposed to specialty hospitals, that have earned high-performing ratings in at least nine procedures and conditions. According to U.S. News and World Report, Tennessee’s best regional hospitals …
A hiker died after experiencing a snake bite at Savage Gulf State Park in Grundy County last week. Emergency responders arrived at the Savage Gulf trailhead off 55th Avenue in Gruetli-Laager on Friday around 12:30 p.m. Grundy County Emergency Management reported that the individual was found about half a mile down the trail. Medical staff …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 and I-24 interchange are advised to anticipate changes in traffic patterns due to upcoming construction scheduled for next week. This work is part of Phase 2 of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s initiative to expand and enhance the heavily trafficked interchange. Construction crews will concentrate on upgrading I-24 East between …
Erlanger has introduced a new mobile app, ErlangerNOW, to assist patients and visitors in navigating its facilities. According to Erlanger, the app provides navigation for its practices, clinics, and parking areas. It includes turn-by-turn directions at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger East Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and Erlanger Medical Mall. Additional features include access to …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s latest proposal for SNAP benefits would include select prepared foods in the state. Gov. Lee released his plans to “seek federal waivers” on Friday. The proposal is said to ensure SNAP fulfills its promise of supporting healthy eating habits, improving health, and reducing chronic conditions for families with low incomes. The …
A team of 15 electric line workers from Tennessee contributed to providing electricity to two remote villages in Guatemala. Among the participants were Nick Gipson and Daniel Walker, who represented Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC). Over a period of 16 days, the crew constructed two power lines, installing 38 poles and wiring across challenging terrain. …
Volunteer fire departments in the region are seeking assistance following reports of significant staffing shortages. These shortages primarily impact squads in rural areas such as Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie counties. On Tuesday, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Hamilton, Monroe, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion counties were awarded over $1 million …
A text scam impersonating the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles is spreading around the area. If you receive a text from the scammers asking for traffic ticket fees or toll violations, do not click on the link! Please note that the TN DMV does not collect traffic ticket fees. If you have already provided personal …
At 9:32 PM Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to Cedar Lane off Old Union Road for a vehicle fire. The vehicle was a 1980 Corvette being driven when the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the passenger compartment. There were no injuries to the occupants in the …
