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February 28, 2025
Volkswagen on Thursday extended a conditional contract offer to the United Auto Workers that agrees to make improvements for Chattanooga plant employees, but only if the union withdraws some of its demands.
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Chattanooga-based BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee may put its huge Cameron Hill headquarters up for sale this year, the insurer said. But a spokesperson for the company that employs about 4,000 in Chattanooga said it's committed to maintaining a presence in or near downtown.
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Local entrepreneurs seeking guidance on how to turn their ideas into a business should have a new resource on M.L. King Boulevard before the end of the year. Chattanooga officials plan to renovate the old Kelley Building at 332 E. M.L. King Blvd. using $1.
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Publix has reached the milestone of 1 billion pounds of food donated through the Good Together Food Donation Program.
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly hopes federal officials will reconsider their decision to place a new courthouse on a 4-acre tract near Vine Street.
December 20, 2024
Battery materials maker Novonix has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy for a sizable loan to go toward a proposed new $1 billion plant in Chattanooga that would create 500 jobs. If finalized, the $754.
Four Jewish-themed, award-winning documentary films produced in the United States, Australia, France and Spain and will be screened in person and virtually beginning January 5, for four consecutive weeks.
Whether Chattanooga will be designated North America's first National Park City is in the hands of the National Park City Foundation following the submission of the city's final application.
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December 12, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Volkswagen has proposed a 14% wage increase over four years, profit-sharing opportunities, and improved healthcare benefits to its newly unionized workforce at the Chattanooga assembly plant.
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Lil Mama's, a Chicago-style hoagie restaurant in Patten Square, is permanently closing on Dec. 31. Owners Michael and Kori Ellis announced the news on social media via a Facebook and Instagram live video.
CARTA is set to launch its mobile payment system Monday, an official said, as Chattanooga public transit riders gain access to technology that has for years been commonplace in public transit systems nationwide and around the globe. Riders will still be able to pay fare with cash.
A developer planning an array of new residential and retail space in East Chattanooga won approval Monday to move ahead on two projects but withdrew a third — by far the largest — to meet further with the community.
CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Space Store, an e-commerce retailer specializing in space-themed merchandise, has opened its first physical retail space in downtown Chattanooga. The Space Store got its start in 1996, as one of the first e-commerce businesses on the internet.
December 4, 2024
New York-based artist Ebony Bolt has been chosen to create a dynamic public art installation as part of the Walnut Street Bridge renovation project. The Chattanooga Public Art Commission (CPAC) chose an expedited selection process to meet the project's tight timeline and unique needs.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It is almost that time! The BlueCross Bowl Championship is just around the corner! Tim Morgan with Chattanooga Tourism Co. was on the show today talking about economical impact the BlueCross Bowl Championship has on Chattanooga.
A new housing fund in Chattanooga hopes to add affordable and mixed-income housing to the city by providing loans to help projects through the construction phase.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a favorite city of mine.
November 29, 2024
The trees represent Chattanooga organizations, businesses, and companies as a way for people to familiarize themselves with their services.
Burger fans unite! Whataburger is coming to Chattanooga in 2025, according to the company's website.
The City of Chattanooga has announced that Garbage and Recycle collection, originally scheduled for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28, will now be collected on Saturday, November 30. Collection scheduled for Friday, November 29 will run as normal.
Chattanooga's electric utility, EPB, will purchase up to 33 megawatts of solar power from a Nashville-based supplier starting in 2028.
November 21, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Newer residents to Chattanooga may not remember the Great Donut Shop Mural Controversy of 2014. Koch's Bakery on Broad Street thought it would advertise its business in an unconventional way, with a mural of floating donuts.
November 14, 2024
Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older and a resident of the United States to participate. Warehouse Row employees, affiliates, partners, and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.
Tim Piersant and Joe Ledbetter founded Chattanooga Whiskey in 2011. After a more than century-long prohibition, the two entrepreneurs wanted to bring whiskey distillation back to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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November 7, 2024
Food City marked the wrap-up of a multimillion-dollar expansion and makeover of the grocer's Harrison supermarket Wednesday
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In an effort to increase the affordability of housing in the city, Chattanooga will team up with the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority to donate and develop seven vacant city-owned properties.
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In a delightful accolade for the Scenic City, Chattanooga has been named the friendliest city in the United States in the 37th Annual Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
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October 24, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Chattanooga Zoo recently welcomed two very special animals that are known to be critically endangered. The zoo is celebrating the birth of Pied Tamarins.
Construction is expected to power up on the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium as the sale of $80 million in bonds is finalized next week, officials said.
Scott Innes joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to discuss his career and what to expect at the Chattanooga Comic Con. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.
October 15, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Following a deadly crash last year, work is set to start next week on one of downtown Chattanooga's busiest roads. CDOT says acontractor will begin resurfacing and restriping Frazier Avenue between Market Street and Barton Ave at 8 a.m. next Monday.
October 11, 2024
Organizers of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival slated for this weekend said the three-day event is geared to appeal to families and not just car enthusiasts.
Hundreds of classic cars and thousands of automotive enthusiasts will converge this weekend, October 11-13, for the fifth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival with family-friendly events held in the heart of the Scenic City.
October 9, 2024
Chattanooga Airport officials early Tuesday morning celebrated the return of direct air service to New York City. Delta is providing the service to LaGuardia after it was ended in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alex Wells owns a landscaping company and spends hours working to making peoples' yards look good. For the past couple years, he has been doing that work for free for people who are in need. And that has led to a large social media following.
With land for housing increasingly hard to find, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga plans to build its first townhome project, which would serve households earning less than 80% of the area median income.
October 4, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — TVFCU launched the Idea Leap Loan in 2016 to provide capital for start-ups and early-stage businesses. In 2018, the Idea Leap Grant was introduced to reinvest in the local small business community.
After 14 years of serving customers from its small space in the back of a building, Velo Coffee Roasters on Chattanooga's Southside has moved forward – literally.
They mimic the ecosystem of the forest - aligned with growing patterns in nature - as a way to produce food for us. In this city, the Food Forest Coalition of Chattanooga is committed to this type of cultivation.
A year-old partnership between Chattanooga and a Ukrainian border town might mean more resources for recovery in an area devastated by war. The Chattanooga City Council last year voted to partner with Trostianets, Ukraine, to assist the town in rebuilding after its 2022 occupation by Russian forces.
The ETSU Buccaneers and the Chattanooga Mocs, who are long-standing rivals, come together for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. East Tennessee State University has joined the region to support those in critical need in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Does Chattanooga need to kickstart its festival scene with a new outdoor music venue? Earlier this month, I spoke with Barry White, president and CEO of Chattanooga Tourism Co. - ahead of next week’s Chattanooga Tourism Summit on Tuesday, October 8th at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community members came together this evening to celebrate the opening of Fire Station 15 in Eastdale .
The property from 612-618 Georgia Ave., across from the Hamilton County Courthouse, most recently had held the Six18 Restaurant, which was opened in late 2021. The asking price is $2 million for the site that not only offers built-out restaurant space but additional basement storage.
At Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week and Hip-Hop Summit, the city's hip-hop community is coming together for a week of events to celebrate the dynamic cultural movement and some of what it's influenced in the wider culture. Starting Sunday and running through Oct.
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September 26, 2024
At ChattAcademy Community School on Tuesday, students in Joseph Green's social studies class made their way through a passage about a water conservation campaign in Colombia. In one column, the text was in Spanish. In the other, the same text was written in English.
The City of Chattanooga has launched a new city website after a three-year development process. This is the city's first website redesign since 2011, which quickly became outdated. Residents were unable to access common government documents, pay their bills, and conduct general city business.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s IMAX Theater hosted this year Giant-Screen Cinema Association Conference.
September 19, 2024
Delta Air Lines plans to bolster its Chattanooga Airport service in November, adding more daily roundtrip flights to Atlanta and Detroit, officials said Monday. Delta will fly eight daily roundtrips between Chattanooga and Atlanta, an increase of two, according to the airport.
When Gentry was tasked with developing a dessert for a catering client while operating his now-defunct downtown Chattanooga diner Blue Plate in 2012, he decided to create a cheesecake that incorporated the iconic treat from his childhood.
September 12, 2024
Chattanooga police have a new mobile app, officials announced Wednesday, following a recent trend in Hamilton County. The county's court system and sheriff's office both announced their own apps last month.
South Chattanooga is about to undergo some big changes soon, thanks to a $20 million grant the city is receiving. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the grant to the city, and today, officials celebrated the accomplishment.
Residents know that Chattanooga is a pretty happening place — have you seen our events calendar? But the Scenic City also welcomes millions of tourists every year.
September 5, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Cocoa Cafe Chattanooga is more than just a cafe—it represents a commitment to regenerating our community and nurturing the talents of culinary artists. Organizer Raquetta Dotley breaks down what this will mean for Southside Chattanooga.
The Vascular Institute of Chattanooga specializes in the comprehensive treatment of vascular disease. Patients are seen quickly and without a referral.
William Newlin of Chattamatters joined Gino D today on The Afternoon Show to talk more about and to grasp the concept of the new zoning code and its significant role in Chattanooga. Zoning is a regulatory framework that guides the development and use of land within a community.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanoogans and UTC students gathered around Vine Street to watch a parade dedicated to Olivia Reeves. Reeves won gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics, August 9, 2024 in women’s weightlifting.
August 23, 2024
Classiq Announces Strategic Investment from Global Business Leaders HSBC, NTT Finance, Neva SGR Matt Swayne May 16, 2022
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Get your popcorn ready... and no, we are not spilling the tea. The City of Chattanooga wants you to join them forNational Beach Movie Night stars at Ross's Landing on August 30th!
The City of Chattanooga is delivering on its promise to improve Chattanooga's Public Transportation System. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, CARTA's CEO explained his plans for the future.
Chatt Town Cool Down returns for its second year this weekend, bringing plenty of activities to both sides of the Tennessee River so Chattanoogans can cool off as the summer comes to an end.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Airport officially announced their plans for their new Global Entry center. “We see that that growth is going to continue to expand, especially with this LaGuardia service, starting back in October.
17,000 AT&T communication workers are now on strike across several states in the South. If you drive down MLK Boulevard, you might see people in red shirts chanting and holding signs that read: "Fighting for the middle class," and "Honk if you support workers.
Chattanooga Airport has agreed to lease space for a U.S. Customs office, which officials said will aid private aircraft coming from outside the country and potentially one day help attract international commercial passenger service.
August 16, 2024
News 12 This Morning: Jake Cash and Cole Abbott with the Chattanooga Zoo join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview their long-awaited African expansion. They brought along Tommy Prickles, one of the iconic cape porcupines who will be featured in the new exhibit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.
Four months after a union victory to organize Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, contract negotiations between the company and the United Auto Workers are about six to eight weeks away, an official said Thursday.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Football Club Foundation is finally breaking ground to transform Montague Park. The first phase will focus on a brand new turf field.
Similar to modern dating, your next babysitter could be a swipe away. Meet Lindsay Lekkalapudi + her husband Naveen, two local parents who discovered the hardships of securing a babysitter for their son firsthand. Their solution? Building Otay, Chattanooga’s new childcare app.
The Chattanooga Business Elite is celebrating Black Business Month with the 2024 Level Up Summit on August 15. The Summit kicked off with a discussion from both Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp.
The fifth annual Chattanooga Margarita Festival presented by Don Julio Tequila has come to a close. Twenty-eight of the Scenic City’s most loved bars and restaurants went head-to-head with tastings of their best margaritas.
Food is one key to learning about - and experiencing - about other cultures. This weekend here in Chattanooga, the first Jewish food festival will be held in this city.
HOUSTON, /PRNewswire/ -- bp America has signed an agreement with NASA to support common goals in space exploration and energy production. As part of the agreement, the pair will share digital technologies and technical expertise from decades of experience operating in harsh environments.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, is proud to announce further expansion into Tennessee with two new premier indoor pickleball facilities set to be built in Chattanooga and Memphis.
August 9, 2024
When Christy Howard set out to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, there was a great deal of concern that she would have a seizure, perhaps even multiple seizures.
London is a city known for its history, its monuments, and maybe to a lesser extent, its beautiful parks and gardens. Well, now there's an organization headquartered just a stone's throw from St. Paul's Cathedral that wants to share that parks and gardens designation with the rest of the world.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Calling all basketball players! The American Basketball Association is bringing professional basketball right here to Chattanooga, and YOU can be a part of the team. The Chattanooga Strike is looking for players to represent the city "both on and off the court.
Chattanooga officials have received two bids for what they describe as a refresh of the city's historic Walnut Street Bridge — one totaling about $51 million from Bell Construction in Nashville and the other for $34.6 million from Southern Road & Bridge in Florida.
July 25, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Mayor says an overhaul of zoning codes for the city was three years in the making. Mayor Tim Kelly says the changes should boost his push for more affordable housing in Chattanooga.
Downtown Chattanooga’s YMCA is offering a unique class for adults with special needs. The class, called Minds in Motion, is designed specifically for those with physical or cognitive disabilities.
As Tennessee hemp businesses adapt to new regulations, retailers in the Chattanooga area talked Wednesday in Collegedale about the new rules and the industry's fast growth in the region.
On Monday, city leaders will unveil a new, multi-year music festival in Chattanooga that officials expect will benefit residents, local businesses and artists. Mark Ezell, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, will join officials from the Chattanooga Tourism Co.
The Chattanooga City Council has unanimously passed Mayor Tim Kelly’s historic new zoning code, the first comprehensive overhaul of Chattanooga’s zoning since the 1960s.
July 18, 2024
One of the city's poorest neighborhoods is a step closer to revitalization thanks to $50 million the Chattanooga Housing Authority has been awarded by the federal government. The U.S.
Mayor Tim Kelly stopped by Local 3 News on Wednesday to talk about his future plans for the Scenic City.
In an effort to promote safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists on Chattanooga's roadways, the city has created a website with crash data, a list of city street projects and educational material.
News 12 This Morning: Chef and Co-owner Daniel Starkey joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight some of their special dishes crafted for the Vegan Chef Challenge this month. The unique, Japanese-inspired restaurant is making waves in the community since they opened last fall. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.
The City of Chattanooga is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 20 to highlight the conversion of a former industrial site into a public space meadow. The event takes place at 10:00am at the new Lupton Mills Meadow Park.
July 11, 2024
A developer is planning $100 million in new single-family homes and townhouses on a vacant tract of former textile mill land in North Chattanooga. "It will be a premium product," Eric Fuller of LFG Homes said about the 187 residences proposed in the vicinity of 1547 Mercer St.
As the area continues to grow and urbanize, the Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department is pushing for the municipality to be America's first national park city, a designation from an international nonprofit given to municipalities that demonstrate a commitment to improving city life for residents
June 28, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Some Hamilton County neighborhoods will have another chance to go green with the launch of a new glass recycling company. Overlooked Materialsis providing the area with its first curbside glass recycling services since 2018.
Used cars in Chattanooga averaged a nearly 10% drop in price over the past year compared to 6.5% nationally, a new study shows, as the market softens from the big increases posted amid the pandemic and its aftermath.
Two years after a proposed new Chattanooga Lookouts ballpark was unfurled, officials plan to break ground July 15 at the old foundry site where leaders envision a transformative project for the city.
Summer can be the perfect time for those looking for unique ways to express themselves or for aspiring entrepreneurs to start a business.
June 16, 2024
San Francisco is the home of the Golden Gate Bridge, the setting for "That's So Raven" and "Full House," and host to a robust professional and business services workforce. It's also an expensive city and has seen more people moving out than in for somewhere else in the US.
June 13, 2024
One of the sessions is for teens and adults and one is just for kids. Both are FREE!
FIFA announced Wednesday that Chattanooga will be a candidate to serve as a Team Base Camp for teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Following a crash in November that killed two pedestrians and injured another, the city of Chattanooga has brought in city planner and viral TED Talk speaker Jeff Speck to help redesign the roadway.
For the first time since 1997, downtown Chattanooga has a full-service supermarket. Food City has opened a $15-million, 53,000 square foot store that employs more than 200 people at 1375 Broad Street. It is located at the site of the old Carter Beer Distributing Company.
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