Biden administration on track to be most LGBTQ-inclusive in U.S. history
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – President-elect Joe Biden has repeatedly vowed to make LGBTQ rights a priority in his administration. But he won’t be working alone: The former vice president has already tapped LGBTQ appointees for several key roles and gay rights advocates are hopeful that more…
The Silver Lining Of The Unknown In Business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – This season of doing business has had more unknowns than probably any other year we’ll experience in our lifetime as entrepreneurs. And the unpredictability continues: The virus that brought much of the economy to a halt in March continues to cause wrinkles…
Fire Department identifies 8 suspected arsons this month
CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Fire Department has been very busy the last few weeks, and it’s no accident. “Investigators have determined that a number of the fires were intentionally set.” That includes the two fires on Friday. They charged a suspect with the business fires…
No injuries in an overnight house fire on Shallowford Rd.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Chattanooga fire crews are trying to find out what caused an overnight house fire on Shallowford Road Saturday morning. The fire happened around 12:30 a.m. When crews arrived at the scene they saw flames and heavy black smoke coming from the house….
Rising Rock students find inspiration by reporting on Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A tattoo artist working in the age of COVID-19. A tree hugger who set a new world record for actually hugging a tree. A grocery store that brings healthy food to a neighborhood that doesn’t always eat so healthily. Those are a…
Rock City kicks off holidays, opening annual light display
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – On Lookout Mountain, one of Chattanooga‘s favorite holiday traditions is almost ready for the season. Rock City’s 26th Enchanted Garden of Lights opens Friday night. “Christmas cheer is here,” See Rock City Inc. President Susan Harris said. “Santa Claus is here.” Of…
Woman In Recovery For Drug Use Claims She Had An ‘Agreement’ With Mom About Getting Her Daughter Back
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Gabe says using heroin during pregnancy was the worst decision she has made. Three years ago, her daughter, Avery, was born seven weeks premature, weighed only four-and-a-half pounds, and was on oxygen for two days. Gabe says her mother, Becky, took care…
CDC online COVID-19 self-testing tool now available
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A basic online screening tool developed by the Centers for Disease Control and PRevention (CDC) and Microsoft could give people some peace of mind about COVID-19 symptoms. The online ‘bot’ (an interactive software tool) asks users a series of questions to determine…
Tennessee hospital blames involuntary diversion for closure
Tenn – Cumberland River Hospital in Celina, Tenn., will remain closed, owner and CEO Johnny Presley told the Livingston Enterprise. The rural hospital closed Aug. 7 and placed its license on inactive status. At that time, Mr. Presley cited several reasons for the closure, including a severe…
UTC counselor creates first-ever statewide counselors’ conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga head of counseling has organized the first-ever virtual conference for directors of counseling centers in Tennessee universities and colleges. Set to take place virtually on Dec. 4, the Tennessee Leaders in Collegiate Mental Health’s “The State…