Category: Community

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Aquariums in Chicago, Connecticut and Iowa are helping Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium save an endangered minnow. Two years ago, the aquarium reached out to other institutions with the goal of breeding a large, genetically diverse population of barrens topminnows to reintroduce to the…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Even in a pandemic, the Chattanooga Rescue Mission continued its longtime-tradition of feeding hundreds of people in need on Thanksgiving Day. “The virus has obviously has affected everybody. Everybody has to make adjustments,” Chattanooga Rescue Mission Chaplain Donald Baer said Thursday. With…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – In the spring, Channel 3 introduced you to local PE teacher Aaron Wood. His exercise videos for kids went viral at the height of the pandemic. Now, Wood is teaming up with the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon and Operation Get Active for a…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – This Thanksgiving a large majority of residents will be staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning more people than ever will be cooking the main course for the first time. The Chattanooga Fire Department says they are expecting their day to…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Scores were better overall this week. There were no failing scores, but one Chattanooga restaurant must repair their handwashing sink to avoid being shut down. Chattanooga Smokehouse on East MLK Boulevard scored a 79. Inspectors said the water at the handwashing sink…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Come explore with us as we show you the sights and sounds of Chattanooga in a special My Hometown Holiday this December 1st. with a This N That show at 12:30pm and a live broadcast at 5pm on NewsChannel 9.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – College students are facing another big decision due to the coronavirus this Thanksgiving. Many are having to choose between going home to visit with family or staying on campus to limit contact. The Center for Disease Control has urged people not to…

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…

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…

Chattanooga, Tenn. — We all know things are different this holiday season. That includes Santa visits. But several places around our area are still trying to make it as normal as possible for you and your kids. If you don’t want to skip the Santa picture this…