Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to deliver seventh State of the State address on February 10
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced plans to deliver his seventh State of the State address on Monday, February 10, at 6 p.m. CST. The address will take place in a joint session of the General Assembly in the House Chamber of the…
TWRA approves wildlife and vessel regulations, sets naming policy for public assets
Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved multiple rule changes and policies during a meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. Key updates addressed commercial wildlife use, fish farming regulations, and vessel equipment requirements. The Commission expanded the list of…
Chattanooga firefighters conduct complex extrication after tree crushes car
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga firefighters carried out a demanding rescue operation Sunday evening in Hixson after a tree fell onto a moving vehicle, trapping the driver. Emergency crews were dispatched at 5:28 p.m. to the 6600 block of Sandswitch Road, where a single-car accident had…
TWRA invites youth to submit their original art of native fish for the Tennessee Art of Conservation contest
Tennessee – Youth across Tennessee are encouraged to participate in the Art of Conservation contest, hosted by the national nonprofit Wildlife Forever. The contest aims to engage young people in outdoor conservation by inviting them to submit original artwork of native fish. The contest is open…
CFD crews responded to structure fire near Missionary Ridge, no injuries reported
Chattanooga, TN – On Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025, a two-alarm fire heavily damaged a duplex near Missionary Ridge. Firefighters from the Chattanooga Fire Department responded at 4:36 PM to the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive after reports came in that flames were coming from the…
Tennessee announces Agricultural Enterprise Fund awards for 19 businesses
Tennessee – Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M., announced that nineteen businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards. These grants aim to strengthen Tennessee’s agricultural economy and foster innovation in rural communities. “The Agricultural Enterprise Fund is a vital resource…
Chattanooga Fire Department welcomes Fire Academy 2025 cadets, preparing future members of the department
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department welcomed the members of Fire Academy 2025, a group of 35 cadets who will undergo six months of intensive training to become the newest members of the department. These recruits are dedicated to serving the city and its citizens,…
Chattanooga Police Department celebrates graduation of 19 new officers
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department proudly graduated 19 officers from its 2024-2 Police Academy after 22 weeks of intensive training. The graduates completed a rigorous program that included classroom instruction, defensive tactics, and in-depth lessons on criminal and Constitutional law. Their next step will…
Tennessee Department of Revenue to host free webinar on liquor by the drink tax January 28
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on January 28 at 9 a.m. Central Time to discuss liquor by the drink (LBD) tax. This session will cover key topics, including liability for the LBD tax, registration requirements, filing procedures, exemptions,…
Tennessee governor outlines immigration enforcement agenda ahead of special session
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee presented a robust agenda on illegal immigration to the Tennessee General Assembly in preparation for the special session starting January 27. The proposal aims to enhance state, local, and federal coordination on immigration enforcement, ensuring public safety and border security. The…