April 6, 2026
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Forest Fire Contained at Whitwell Mountain
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A forest fire that recently sprung up within the “Pocket” region of Whitwell Mountain has been contained by local forestry services. The fire, which started in…
Tennessee Aquarium closing Jan. 10 due to inclement weather, delayed re-opening on Jan. 11
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The Tennessee Aquarium will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to anticipated winter weather. The Aquarium will reopen at noon EST on Saturday, Jan.…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s 2024 Accomplishments Result in Safer Roads, Schools, and Communities for All Tennesseans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and serving Tennesseans. From hiring and…
C&B linen expands service into Chattanooga and surrounding areas: West Tennessee-based commercial linen and cleaning supply company opens new East Tennessee service facility with dedicated sales and operations team
West Tennessee-based commercial linen and cleaning supplies company, C&B Linen, is expanding into Southeast Tennessee, acquiring dedicated office and service space in Chattanooga and hiring an experienced local…
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Well Below U.S. Rate: September Statewide Rate of 3.2% is Nearly 1 Full Percentage Point Less Than National Rate
Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor…
Jasper board greenlights sewer use updates and zoning reforms
LACIE SILVA Editor The Jasper Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved moving forward with two ordinance changes for the city after reviewing them in detail. The first…
Tennessee American Water, Hamilton County Coalition & Others Announce Upcoming Drug: Take Back Biannual Event Makes It Easy to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
Tennessee American Water is once again joining the Hamilton County Coalition to promote the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to take place…
South Pittsburg board approves energy and sewer ordinance updates
LACIE SILVA Editor The South Pittsburg Mayor and Commissioner Board held the second reading and public hearing for Ordinances 853 and 854 during their latest meeting under…
Tennessee American Water, Hamilton County Coalition & Others Announce Upcoming Drug Take Back
Biannual Event Makes It Easy to Dispose of Unwanted Medications Tennessee American Water is once again joining the Hamilton County Coalition to promote the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) biannual…
Unemployment Rates are Below 5% in All but 3 Counties: 47 Tennessee Counties Saw Rate Declines in August; 20 Counties Stayed the Same
Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and…