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Local Leaders Reveal The Future Of The Downtown Riverfront Parks
Over the past year, thousands of residents have shared their hopes and desires for the Riverfront Parks, the collection of greenspaces, including Ross’ Landing, that runs between the Tennessee River and Riverfront Parkway near the Aquarium. Through an extensive community-wide planning process, the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County,...
Chattanooga River Game at Ross' Landing promises sports, music and river clean up
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Extreme sports and music are coming together for a one of a kind weekend at Ross' Landing!. Chattanooga River Games are taking over the Tennessee River this weekend! this is a free event and the fun kicks off at 4 p.m. each day. On Sunday, there...
Chattanooga Passes Historic Zoning Reform After Three Years Of Development
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. This transformational zoning code introduces a variety of new zones that allow for many choices of housing types within the same zone, a significant shift from previous regulations.
Ooltewah woman sentenced for blocking New York clinic access during protest
NEW YORK — A Tennessee woman who made Chattanooga headlines 2 years ago was sentenced Wednesday to over three years in prison for using threats and violence to interfere with the operation of a New York City reproductive health center in the early days of the pandemic in 2020.
Air Force Cross recipient Mike Fish tells his story of saving lives in the Vietnam War
CHATTANOOGA, Tn — Freedom Sings is a non-profit based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The organization provides music therapy for veterans and their families. Several weeks ago at a Freedom Sings event in Chattanooga. NewsChannel 9's Josh Roe met Vietnam Air Force Veteran Mike Fish. He was awarded the Air Force...
SMART Grant project to target pedestrian safety in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pedestrian safety has a continuing topic of conversation in Chattanooga. This especially after a fatal incident on Frazier Avenue that killed a mother and her baby. The city since has been awarded the SMART Grant, which is two million dollars from the U-S Department of Transportation made...
CHATTANOOGA TOURISM CO. UNVEILS THE CITY'S NEWEST FESTIVAL
WHAT: An unveiling event where Chattanooga Tourism Co. and the State of Tennessee will share exciting announcements to enrich our cultural landscape and drive economic growth. The Chattanooga Tourism Co. will unveil a multi-day event, featuring a music festival, set to take place in Chattanooga for the next three years, benefiting residents, local businesses, artists, and community cultural partners. The unveiling event will feature live music, details of the economic and cultural impacts, and remarks from key stakeholders.
The Chattanooga Public Library is offering a safe and fun environment for our youth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Public Library has partnered with 423 Chain Breakers to launch a new program that helps keep our youth safe during Nightfall!. Starting on July 26th, the Downtown Library will open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for their Link Up At the Library program. This allows kids 18 and under to enjoy video games, crafts, ping pong and more in a safe and inclusive space.
Chattamatters Launches Nonpartisan Voter Guide Ahead Of Aug. 1 Elections
At a time when the presidential election is receiving most of the attention, Chattamatters, an online guide to civic life and community in Hamilton County created by The Enterprise Center, has launched a nonpartisan Voter Guide to increase voter awareness and turnout for the August 1, 2024 election. The site...
ADA anniversary: Chattanooga residents with disabilities reflect on 34 years of change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Friday marks 34 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush back in 1990. According to the National Archives, the ADA was the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities.
TDEC announced the awarding of 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants, totaling $718,757, for remediation projects across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants, funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, are designed to support environmental protection and economic development, particularly in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated...
Groundbreaking held for Fort Oglethorpe youth center
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A new youth center will soon be coming to Fort Oglethorpe. Lift Youth Center held their groundbreaking this morning on Battlefield Parkway for the R. Randall Rollins Youth Center. They will be repurposing a former church into this center which will provide various after-school activities for...
A View From Washington On The SMART Grant In Chattanooga
Thanks to a Federal grant, a connected mobility project here in Chattanooga is planning and prototyping the use of smart technologies in two downtown corridors as a way to enhance safety and efficiency. Earlier this year, the City of Chattanooga - and our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga-...
Hamilton County audit committee holds first meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new audit committee to review spending of the Hamilton County government met for the first time Thursday. The five person council led by UTC professor Amie Haun discussed how they will be organized and which issues they wanted to tackle first. One such issue is how...
A Vision For Future Redevelopment Of Chattanooga’s Hawk Hill
Since 2000, Hawk Hill in downtown Chattanooga has been the site of AT&T Field, home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Now that the ground has been broken for the construction of a new Lookouts stadium in the South Broad District, what is the future of Hawk Hill after that stadium opens and AT&T Field is demolished?
FCC Licensing Lapses Prove Costly For Two Southern Stations
The Federal Communications Commission has issued Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to two FM translator licensees for delays in submitting their license renewal applications. Both notices could cost the operators $6,500 each due to the late filings and unauthorized operations. Carolina University, the licensee of W234CZ in Chattanooga, TN,...
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces appointment of new state plant pathologist
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, n her role, Dr. Prabha Liyanapathiranage was tasked with diagnosing plant diseases, identifying plant pests, educating plant inspectors and stakeholders about invasive pests, and collaborating with pathologists on pathogens of regional, national, and international significance. During her master’s degree program, Liyanapathiranage...
FM Translator Operators in Tennessee, Mississippi Face Fines for Late Renewals
The FCC has proposed fines to a pair of FM translator operators in Tennessee and Mississippi for untimely license renewals and continuing to operate the stations four years after their licenses expired. The two stations were proposed a forfeiture of $6,500. The first of the stations is in Tennessee. Carolina...
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