Small Businesses Wait For Details Of COVID Relief Bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Time is running out for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a COVID-19 relief bill before the Senate adjourns for it’s holiday recess on December 18th. But there’s been renewed hope as congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle have signaled…
Tennessee state leaders say COVID-19 vaccine could arrive Dec. 18
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Regional leaders received a potential timeline for getting the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine to Tennessee: Possibly Dec. 18 for the Pfizer vaccine and Dec. 22 for the Moderna vaccine. The timeline was shared from a Unified Command briefing attended by local mayors, community…
Firefighter PPE safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As well reported Thursday, firefighters might not receive the first wave of the COVID Vaccine. “We lean heavy on safety as a whole because of the nature of the business we’re in,” said Chief Phil Hyman. “Firefighters are already pretty well prepared. We use N95s…
Chattanooga Holiday Market Opens December 5th
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The regular outdoor season for Chattanooga Market has now come to a close—there is NO downtown Market on Sunday, November 29—though the Collegedale Christmas Market will be open Thanksgiving weekend. Organizers are getting ready for the transition to the Chattanooga Convention Center…
Why it’s time to ‘rewild’ your skin
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Thanks to Woody Harrelson’s inspirational and easy to digest documentary Kiss the Ground which came out on Netflix this summer, I learnt a lot about the benefits of regenerative farming. Restoring lost ecosystems and seeing the benefits of not using industrial chemicals…
Chattanooga City Councilman Byrd requests “more teeth” for CPD Advisory Committee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga City Councilman says the city’s Police Advisory Committee doesn’t have enough power to discipline officers who violate policies. Now, Councilman Anthony Byrd is requesting “more teeth” be added to the board, which was created last year. We also discovered that board has…
Pandemic Stimulus And The State Of Small Business As 2020 Draws To A Close
CHATTANOOGA – With the Holiday season underway, most small businesses should be well into their busiest and most profitable period. Unfortunately, this year has not been one in which things turned out as they should have and small businesses and the world at large are hunkering…
Chattanooga woman dies of COVID-19 after years of volunteer work with children
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – COVID-19 has devastated many families this year, but many are left with good memories and impactful stories to tell about their loved ones. Jeanne McDaniel’s family said while it is a tough loss, they will be able to still smile knowing she…
Season Opening Reset for Wednesday’s Start
CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs season opener against Bellarmine went by the wayside late last week. Rather than sulk, the coaching staff found an opponent in much the same boat. Season No. 102, 2.0, is reset as Lander comes to the Scenic City Wednesday for a 2…
27-year-old male killed in Lightfoot Mill Road shooting, CPD says
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A 27-year-old male was killed in a shooting on Lightfoot Mill Road on Wednesday afternoon, the Chattanooga Police Department said. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., police responded to a reported DOA at 3139 Lightfoot Mill Road. Upon arrival, a victim, identified as Randy…