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May 3, 2024
It’s Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week. Business owners are attending talks and meetups at fully booked events across the city to gather commercial tips and make local connections - hosted by the Chattanooga Business Resource Collective.
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Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has proposed a $186.3 million capital budget for the 2025 fiscal year — notably, without a tax increase for residents. Folks can find all budget proposal outlines online.
Jason Greer pours a bottle of Modelo Negra beer into a container of seasoned and twice-ground pork sausage, then begins massaging it, marrying the distinct flavors that beer gives to food.
The Scenic City is a top location nationally for remote work, according to a recent study.
April 25, 2024
Eight time Grammy award-winner Usher Raymond IV was welcomed back to his hometown with applause, cheers and chants from thousands of his Chattanooga community members in UTC’s McKenzie Arena on April 20.
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April 18, 2024
Wow. Wow wow wow. The Chattanooga Film Festival just unleashed a cavalcade of cinematic insanity for their upcoming extravaganza (June 21-23 in person, June 21-28 virtual).
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Chattanooga taxpayers have seen a nearly 250% return on investment from the public library this fiscal year, said Will O'Hearn, executive director of the Chattanooga Public Library, during a presentation to the City Council on Tuesday.
Soon new homes will be on the market in Chattanooga. The grassy area located at 3525 Garner Road is set to be transformed into a gated-community of 42 micro homes.
Note: This story was updated on April 16 to correct the spelling of Herb Adcox. As air travel in Chattanooga nears its pre-pandemic heights again, the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority is moving to buy another 6.
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation has won the biggest historic renovation grant among 25 projects announced Monday by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Among $5.
April 12, 2024
Usher is showing some hometown love before he goes on tour.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Money Magazine has named the City of Chattanooga as one of the 50 best places to live in the United States. The magazine noted the city’s outdoor recreation, housing, arts scene and festivals as top reasons.
All politics may be local, but economics and politics are increasingly shaped by global events that require Chattanooga and other communities to effectively compete and promote themselves in the international arena, federal and city leaders said Wednesday.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It's time head to the AT&T Field in downtown Chattanooga for the Lookouts' opening week! From April 10th-April 14th, there will be prizes, fireworks, themed nights and most importantly great baseball!
TVA, alongside EPB, awarded $57,000 in STEM grants to 13 Chattanooga Area Schools, also identified as schools in EPB's service area. The grants of up to $5,000 were awarded in a competitive process. Any school that receives power from a local power company served by TVA was eligible to apply.
April 11, 2024
Chattanooga is among the top destinations for movers in 2024, according to a recent study. More than twice as many people are planning a move to the area than are planning to leave, according to the study from moveBuddha, an online company that assists people with moving.
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Nearly six years after acquiring the shuttered remains of what was once Chattanooga's biggest manufacturing employer, developer Jimmy White said Wednesday he has preliminary interest and agreements for nearly $1.3 billion of new housing, office, retail and factory development on the 120-acre site.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County leaders began their plan to improve Chattanooga's riverfront and Westside community Wednesday. Construction began on the Bend project, which will create a mixed-use site in Downtown Chattanooga.
April 5, 2024
In the market for a midcentury-modern sofa? A jade coffee mug? A Waterford chandelier? How about a giant Falkor head used as a prop in the 1984 fantasy film "The NeverEnding Story"?
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Battery materials maker Novonix has won a $103 million federal tax credit to support its Chattanooga production plant, according to the company. The U.S.
March 22, 2024
Chattanooga native Airious “Ace” Bailey, a senior at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, is one of three finalists for the Gatorade national player of the year honor in boys' basketball.
The city and county are jointly funding a replacement to the original 50-year-old structure, which was built in 1976. Demolition began Oct. 30, and construction materials will arrive at the end of April. The old six-story structure far exceeded its lifetime, the department has said.
President Joe Biden has weighed into the fray over the planned election at Volkswagen Chattanooga on union representation. In a statement, Biden congratulated workers at the plant seeking a vote to align with the United Auto Workers.
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March 15, 2024
The city of Chattanooga will receive $4 million in federal grants to improve pedestrian safety and walkability, according to a city news release. The grants awarded by the U.S.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We are growing close to having a tentative opening date for the new Lookouts stadium with the Chattanooga Sports Authority approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Thursday.
Bloomberg Philanthropies has named Chattanooga as one of 25 cities selected for its American Sustainable Cities Program.
A few weeks ago, the City of Chattanooga put out a public survey presenting two options for the redesigning of Frazier Avenue, asking for feedback. The proposed redesigns aim to fix well-known problems with pedestrian safety on Frazier.
Urban Story Ventures, which has helped bring a number of new industrial businesses to Chattanooga during the past decade, will begin construction this month on a $28 million manufacturing facility on one of the last undeveloped riverfront sites in the Centre South Riverport Industrial Park off Amnic
March 7, 2024
Note: This story was updated on March 4 to correct the speed of the internet at the airport's business center.
The analytical tools of artificial intelligence and cloud computing are bringing operational efficiencies to public transit in Tennessee.
Tesla has opened its planned Chattanooga showroom and service center as the electric vehicle maker seeks to put a charge into its business in the tri-state area.
February 22, 2024
Compared to the deal announced three weeks ago, a new funding plan to cover the higher price tag for a new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium could save Hamilton County nearly $25 million, according to Mayor Weston Wamp.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Changes could soon be coming to Chattanooga's Beer Board. Chattanooga City Council hopes these proposed changes will make it easier for the city and business owners to get a license.
It’s a word that comes around every 250 years - and just a few years from now, it will come for a celebration from sea to shining sea.
The pace of overall economic growth is likely to slow in the U.S. this year but remain stronger in the South, a Federal Reserve economist told Chattanooga business leaders Tuesday. David E.
The largest chemical producer in the world has pledged to become a net-zero contributor of carbon emissions by 2050 and is on pace to reach its interim goal of cutting its greenhouse emissions by at least 25% below its 2018 levels by 2030 at its plants in Chattanooga and around the globe, the Chatta
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is receiving insight on ways to improve Chattanooga’s parks.
Smith is now taking her journey to Congress on February 26 through the 28 to ask for more support for donors of blood cell and blood marrow.
February 16, 2024
Chattanoogans have a unique appreciation for the importance of protecting and strengthening our nation's power supply. After all, without it, Chattanooga wouldn't be Gig City — home to a burgeoning technology sector and ranked as the top work-from-home city in the country.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga is renewing a program that would help recycle several tons of waste. It converts things such as food storage bags and takeout containers, and turns them into benches and lumber.
Four decades ago, Klan members fired shotguns on five Chattanooga women. The women survived, and got justice that helps fight hate crimes now.
Volkswagen Chattanooga is aiming for its workers to vote on unionizing the factory should the current organizing activity reach that point, the automaker said Thursday.
February 8, 2024
Mayor Tim Kelly is touting a new ranking of the nation's best performing large cities, which shows Chattanooga rose 26 spots — from No. 72 to 46 — out of 200 of the most populous metropolitan areas.
February 7, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Greater Chattanooga region is now a part of a unique partnership. The Coalition of Hip Hideaways was announced this morning in part by the Thrive Regional Partnership.
Ruby Falls, one of Chattanooga's most visited legacy attractions, has unveiled its newest addition — Skyline Loft event space. Sitting atop the Ruby Falls castle, which was originally built in 1929, the venue offers extraordinary views of the Tennessee Valley and the Cumberland Plateau.
The Chattanooga Airport plans to unveil the new passenger terminal expansion, its most expensive ever at about $28 million, next month, officials said Monday.
January 29, 2024
The Chinese New Year Festival at the Collegedale Commons kicked off Sunday afternoon. This is the 3rd Annual Chattanooga Chinese New Year Celebration, hosted by High Point Chinese Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
January 24, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nationally, office vacancy rates are at an all time high, according to Moody’s Analytics. The financial services company says more office space is sitting empty right now in the United States than at any point since 1979.
January 19, 2024
As one of a handful of entrepreneurs picked from applicants around the globe for a pioneering business accelerator program that started Thursday in Chattanooga, Michael Marczi loaded up his car last week to make the drive to Chattanooga from his Silicon Valley business headquarters in Mountain View,
January 18, 2024
Outdoor Chattanooga Unveils 2024-2028 Strategic Plan for a Thriving Outdoor Future Photo by Ashlyn Ciara on Unsplash For today’s “In The Know with Gino”… Outdoor Chattanooga, a distinguished division of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, has officially released its highly anticipated 2024-2028
January 12, 2024
Staff photo by Olivia Ross / A UTC smart corridor sign hangs on a pole along M.L. King Boulevard in 2023. The founders of a handful of startup businesses from around the world are coming to Chattanooga next week to start the most ambitious accelerator program ever conducted by The Company Lab. Co.
January 10, 2024
It will begin on May 16th through Allegiant Airlines.
Chattanoogans enjoy a slightly lower average cost for the 10 most common household bills.
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.55 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 9.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 32.
January 5, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. In Chattanooga, observance of the holiday includes not just a day off from work and school but also service projects, a parade and more.
The Chattanooga beer code was created in 1986 and reflects attitudes about beer from that time, said Chris Anderson, senior advisor to Mayor Tim Kelley.
January 3, 2024
January 1, 2024
Hmm. Machines that think like humans. For some, the thought is apocalyptic. For others, revolutionary. But whether the idea of thinking machines sparks fear or awe, the fact is they're here and they've been changing the way the world works for years now.
December 30, 2023
From leaving a bad situation across the country to living in a camper to struggling to find work, Michele Hansen has spent the last several years overcoming obstacles to build a better life for herself and her three children.
December 29, 2023
Unemployment in the Chattanooga area fell last month to its lowest level since last spring as many employers staffed up for the Christmas sales rush.
December 28, 2023
The Market at Collegedale business center has sold for $6.7 million. The property, which was built in 2017, is at 5243 Little Debbie Parkway.
December 27, 2023
Weight-lifter Olivia Reeves is on the cusp of qualifying for the Paris games. News 12’s Brian Armstrong catches up with one of the strongest women in America.
Staff file photo/Robin Rudd / A crew from Doug Yates Towing and Recovery removes a vehicle in August from Interstate 24, between Belvior and Germantown roads. Additional funding has been granted for more road work in the area. NASHVILLE — Hamilton County legislators said the county will see $453.
Photo/Finbarr O'Reilly/The New York Times / A Bradley fighting vehicle is repaired at a maintenance yard near the frontline in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on Dec. 26, 2023.
A large New Year’s Eve celebration will be held in downtown Chattanooga starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday night, Dec. 31.
December 26, 2023
Nicolle McCoy's daughter, Hope, was diagnosed with Xia-Gibbs syndrome at a young age. Xia-Gibbs is a neurological disorder that caused some impairment in her motor skills.
Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Cameron Merriman poses for a photo with his cat, Nugget, in front of the Walnut Street Bridge on Saturday.
December 21, 2023
It is particularly difficult for those who live in Central and South America. Big box stores like Target, Costco, and Walmart aren’t in the region, and most things on Amazon can’t be delivered.
December 8, 2023
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga awarded its annual community impact award to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for its ongoing support of its faculty, students and facilities for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and other Urban League programs.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Vehicles drive along Frazier Avenue on Tuesday. After Chattanooga officials took steps to enhance pedestrian safety along Frazier Avenue, community members commended the city for quick action, but some voiced the desire for more protections for those outside vehicles.
Over 1,000 workers have signed union authorization cards in less than a week and gone public with their union drive at Volkswagen’s only U.S. plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. The move is a surprise breakthrough in the UAW’s national campaign to organize all non-union autoworkers at 13 companies.
A Lookout Mountain golf resort plans to hire about 200 workers for its new Curio by Hilton hotel and other golf, lodging and restaurant operations by next spring. McLemore will conduct hiring fairs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Tuesday and again Jan. 9 at 32 Clubhouse Lane in Rising Fawn, Georgia.
December 6, 2023
The EPB Quantum Network, powered by Qubitekk, announced Tuesday it is onboarding its first customer onto the nation's first commercial quantum network — marking the first time two hardware companies have worked together to demonstrate interoperability.
Several developers have announced plans for the long-vacant Chattanooga Bank Building, but nothing happened - until now. Developers plan a press conference on Dec. 13 to announce plans to reuse the handsome 1927 building at Eighth and Market through to Broad as a hotel.
November 30, 2023
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Now that they have resolved a new contract with Ford and GM, the United Auto Workers is targeting other non-unionized auto workers including those at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant.
November 29, 2023
Bobby Burton, a Chattanooga resident, has a lot of respect for former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Burton had the opportunity to meet both Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter in 2011 when the couple visited Chattanooga.
Photo by Dave Flessner / Seen Tuesday, the city-owned warehouse at 1815 East Main St., which has been used for storage and previously by the Forgotten Child Fund program, will be torn down next year to make way for a new 60-unit apartment complex planned by the AIM Center.
November 24, 2023
Within only a couple of hours, five incredible speakers took the stage to spark deep discussions, sharing their unique approach to life and ‘awakenings.’ On Nov. 15, 2023, TEDx Chattanooga's annual flagship event, “Awaken” took place at Barrelhouse Ballroom.
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed its top AA+ rating for revenue bonds issued by the city of Chattanooga for the city-owned EPB. EPB is planning to issue up to $125 million in bonds in December to finance capital improvements and expansions of the utility's 600-square-mile service territory.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Across the Chattanooga area, many people spent their Thanksgiving doing something besides eating. They marked the day of gratitude with service and support.
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On Friday, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s football team plans on boarding a bus, driving about 150 miles and staying overnight at a hotel in Birmingham, Ala.
November 20, 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga-based Covenant Transport and an affiliate will pay the U.S. government $700,000 after investigators found the companies violated an anti-discrimination provision against workers who are not U.S. citizens. The U.S.
November 18, 2023
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is soliciting applications for its seventh annual Idea Leap competition in which the credit union will award grants to local small business owners across its 17-county service area.
November 16, 2023
Staff photo by Olivia Ross / CFC warms up for their game against Memphis on April 7, 2022. The Chattanooga Football Club is taking a major step forward.
State regulators have approved a first-of-its-kind plan between two of Chattanooga's biggest hospitals to build a multispeciality, outpatient surgery center inside a former U.S. Xpress office building off Interstate 75 in the rapidly growing East Brainerd community. The $23.
A multifamily development company that specializes in senior housing received approval from local officials in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to build a 120-unit assisted living facility in the area’s booming eastern suburbs.
November 9, 2023
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The 13 largest U.S. tire manufacturers are facing a lawsuit from a pair of California commercial fishing organizations that could force the companies to stop using a chemical added to almost every tire because it kills migrating salmon.
November 7, 2023
Battery materials maker Novonix plans to redirect a $100 million federal grant to boost production at its existing Chattanooga plant at the former Alstom site along the Tennessee River, according to the company. In October 2022, Novonix was selected by the U.S.
Plan Chattanooga, an effort to gauge how residents think the city is addressing issues now and what they envision for the future, recently posted results from an initial survey conducted late this summer.
Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / State Sen. Todd Gardenhire speaks to local policymakers on Monday. Listening at left is Ralph Perrey, executive director, Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Gardenhire called the meeting at Chattanooga City Hall to discuss affordable housing.
November 6, 2023
In the summer of 2017, a large crowd was enjoying the water at Cummins Falls State Park when, unbeknownst to them, a storm was raging upstream. Because the skies were still clear at the falls, the people there were taken by surprise when the water level rose about six feet within a few minutes.
November 2, 2023
The Scenic City could join a very exclusive club, joining London and Adelaide as a National Park City. Chattanooga was nominated, alongside Breda, Glasgow, Rotterdam, and Southampton to be a National Park City.
October 30, 2023
Booker T. Washington State Park in Chattanooga has won an Excellence in Innovation award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. "Booker T.
October 26, 2023
Staff Photo by Dave Flessner / The Circle K gas station on Ashland Terrace cut its price for regular fuel to $2.67 a gallon — the second lowest price of any service station in Tennessee on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com.
For the second season in a row, Markus Naglestad and Jean Antoine took home the National Independent Soccer Association's Golden Boot and Golden Glove honors, respectively. This time, though, they did so as teammates.
October 19, 2023
Speed dating for companies. That's what helped draw 20 startups to Chattanooga this week, including a trio from the United Kingdom, in hopes of growing their supply chain or mobility businesses.