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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
October 18, 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga is getting a $20 million loan from the state of Tennessee to improve water infrastructure. The loan has a 20-year term at 2.6 percent interest.
Chattanooga neighborhood organizations can now apply for up to $2,500 from the city to support projects within their communities, a funding source that was paused during the pandemic. The grant application opened Monday and will remain so for 90 days, closing at 4 p.m. Jan. 15.
Bill Lee stands beside an old boxcar parked off to one side of a lot at The Chattanooga Choo Choo – quite a fitting place for an old railroad car to spend its days. But it’s not sitting empty.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Planners of the future Montague Park took their vision to Chattanooga City Council on Tuesday.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received an $8 million gift from the Kennedy Foundation for the new home of the UTC School of Nursing.
Following the shooting death of a 38-year-old businessman in downtown Chattanooga, Hamilton County will allocate $180,000 in hotel-motel funds toward enhancing law enforcement efforts in the city's central business district.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The plan's already in place for more officers and deputies patrolling downtown Chattanooga at night to help deter crime. As of Wednesday, there's now a plan to help pay for it.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Habitat for Humanity of Chattanooga recently broke ground on their 300th home. Leaders held this groundbreaking on October 5, 2023.
October 4, 2023
More flight destinations are coming to the Chattanooga Airport thanks to a federal grant from the US Department of Transportation.
CEO John A. Smith was also named finalist in the CxO of the Year Category for His Many Contributions CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.
New stadiums for professional sports in the Chattanooga area are springing up and spurring plans for an array of development around the venues.
October 3, 2023
September 28, 2023
Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The hardware of EPB's new Quantum Network is shown in June at EPB's headquarters in downtown Chattanooga.
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September 27, 2023
The Jazzanooga Soul Sunday Brunch Series, originally launched in late 2014, is making a return to the Chattanooga music and culinary scene. RISE Chattanooga announced the reinvigoration of the event this Sunday. It will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at RISE Chattanooga's Community Hub, 2901 Taylor St.
September 26, 2023
Jack Evans said he formed Evans Contracting Group, which is a service disabled veteran owned business which specializes in civil construction with a specialty in concrete. The firm has completed projects at Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station, Fort Jackson and Fort Stewart.
Staff Photo by Dave Flessner / The first industrial and distribution warehouse in the new North River Commerce Center is nearing completion with nearly one-third of the 191,650-square-foot structure leased to Home Depot as a distribution facility.
September 21, 2023
Nearly 700 of Tennessee's top business recruiters and development leaders are gathered in Chattanooga this week for the first time for the annual Governor's Conference on Economic and Community Development. The two-day event is different from past gatherings in more ways than just its location.
September 18, 2023
When the pandemic brought the economy to a standstill in 2020, downtown economies in cities across the nation fundamentally changed as a vast swath of workers transitioned to remote work to curb the spread of the disease.
September 16, 2023
Battery materials maker Novonix said Friday that it has seen a breakthrough at its Chattanooga facility that will enable the plant to double the amount of product it initially plans to manufacture annually.