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13-year cicadas expected to swarm some parts of East Tennessee this summer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon, a brood of cicadas will emerge from the ground and make some parts of East Tennessee pretty noisy to be in. They're expected to mostly emerge in the southern parts of the region, in counties like Monroe County, McMinn County and Loudon County. They are...
Plane to Chattanooga returns to Charlotte due to "maintenance issue"
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An American Airlines plane headed from Charlotte, North Carolina to Chattanooga quickly returned after takeoff yesterday due to a "maintenance issue." That's according to our ABC affiliate WSOC in Charlotte. It happened just before 10 a.m. Monday when the crew reported a possible smell in the...
Usher receives key to the City of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chatt town, peace up! Usher is home, the eight-time grammy award winning artist was back in Chattanooga on Saturday. The artist took the stage to receive the keys to the city. The UTC Mackenzie arena was filled with explosive energy from the community. Young and...
Lessons From London For Chattanooga’s National Park City Quest
London is one. So is Adelaide, Australia. The City of Chattanooga would like to join the National Park City movement. Daniel Raven-Ellison - who calls himself a “guerilla geographer” and he’s a National Geographic Explorer - campaigned for London to become a National Park City. _____. It’s...
Riverfront & Northshore Districts Welcome New Street Banners
In August 2023, River City Company announced a new program for community artists to assist with the redesign of the downtown banners across their districts. Over 50 artists applied for the Southside, Riverfront and Northshore Districts. Since 2009, River City Company has operated the downtown banner program with the goal...
John Shearer: Being The First Visitor To McDonald Farm After Park Dedication
This past Monday – more than a week after the part of McDonald Farm featuring the old homeplace and surrounding barns was dedicated as a passive park with a Saturday of activities – I decided to visit these pastoral grounds in Sale Creek. Needless to say, I was...
Chattanooga Market Opens For The Season This Weekend On The Southside
The Chattanooga Market is set to open for its 24th season this weekend on April 27th and 28th. And, for the annual opening, Market hours are extended to include both Saturday (10am-5pm) and Sunday (11am - 4pm). The weekly event is held at the First Horizon Pavilion in downtown Chattanooga...
Deakins makes her own stitch in time celebrating her 100th birthday
“A stitch in time saves nine” well, for Minnie Lee Deakins her stitches throughout time have led her to reach her 100th birthday. This nationally known quilter and Sequatchie County’s very first special education teacher, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 21 with a party at Dunlap First Baptist Church.
Celebrating 12 Years Of Chattanooga Whiskey With Founder's 12th Anniversary Blend
Formulated each year by their founder to commemorate Chattanooga Whiskey's anniversary, Founder's Anniversary Blend is a solera-style expression blended from three one-of-a-kind charred oak solera barrels. Blended from whiskeys distilled in both Chattanooga and Lawrenceburg, IN, this combination of traditional and innovative recipes showcases the dynamic balance between multiple styles...
Free Movie Night April 26 At Tennessee Riverpark - WONKA
The public is invited to a free movie night at Tennessee Riverpark featuring "WONKA" this Friday from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The movie is rated PG and will begin at 8:30 p.m. at Hubert Fry Center Ellipse, 4301 Amnicola Hwy. in Chattanooga. The event will include free popcorn, free games, free parking,...
Bidders for Critters auction to support Chattanooga Zoo expansion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For all of the animal lovers out there, the Chattanooga Zoo has a neat surprise coming this summer with new animals, but they need your help with the Bidder Critter auction this upcoming week. “We have 75 total items and include hotel stays, an exclusive...
Scenic Roots - Tues 4/23/24
Adelaide’s Chris Daniels on Chattanooga as a National Park City. United for Working Families, Episode 8: First Things First. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”. Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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