Chattanooga City Council Members approve COVID-19 rent help funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On Tuesday, Chattanooga City Council Members approved funding for a COVID-19 Emergency Rental & Utility Assist Program. Through the program people can get money for their rent or utilities. Residents can apply for this assistance, but in order to get the help you have…
Chattanooga police chief on George Floyd death: Officers who ‘don’t see an issue’ should quit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga’s police chief is one of many Tennessee officials speaking out against police conduct in George Floyd’s death. A now-viral video shows a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes. Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy wrote on Twitter…
Organization holds vigil for victims of police violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Around 15 people gathered with candles in front of the Chattanooga City Council building for a vigil Wednesday night. Two people held up a sign reading “Who Murdered Wadie Suttles The Chatt Jail?” “It was today, 37 years ago that Wadie Suttles…
Local church gives back by providing the community with a Thanksgiving dinner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A local church helped prepare families for Thanksgiving by giving back. “Mainly, it’s just been a very happy mood and it’s been a very wondrous occasion,” said Dennis Fortson, one of the many people who lined up outside of Freedom Church. The…
What Would a Mask Mandate Mean for Small Businesses?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The coronavirus pandemic has done a number on the U.S. economy, driving countless retailers into bankruptcy and leading to widespread store closures. But things have been even more dire for small businesses. As of late September, roughly 100,000 of them had permanently shut down….
Warrior Freedom Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Six years after Warrior Freedom Service Dogs was established, the organization is expanding their one of a kind program that connects veterans to trained service dogs rescued from local animal shelters. Executive Director Adam Keith says the organization’s main goal is to…
Coronavirus Pandemic and Holidays cause concerns for Mental Health Experts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – It’s no secret that the year 2020 hasn’t been the best. This year our area has been faced with community unrest, tornadoes, and a global pandemic causing us to be isolated from our normal routines. With the holiday season here, Mental health…
Tennessee’s season opener in basketball canceled yet again
Tenn. — Tennessee Basketball has to, yet again, cancel their season opener. The Vols were set to open play against UT-Martin Wednesday, December 9th. Due to positive COVID-19 tests within the UT-Martin program, the Vols have now had five games canceled so far in 2020.