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3+ hour, 12+ min ago (311+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is working to make Christmas a little brighter for local families as it reaches the distribution phase of its Angel Tree Program. After months of preparation, families in need lined up in their cars as volunteers distributed gifts during a drive-through style event. Organizers say the program would not be possible without the overwhelming support from the community. "One of my kids" teachers said that when she was little, she was on the Angel Tree," said Captain Breann Good with the East Lake Salvation Army in Chattanooga. "She remembers receiving a specific item she loved so much, and even to this day, she knows the Salvation Army and community members had a part in making her Christmas joyful." Captain Good says many families face difficult choices during the holiday season, often deciding…...

4+ hour, 51+ min ago (294+ words) Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis, in an interview with Mix 104.1s Steve Hartline said he welcomed a decision by the state not to relocate the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute to Bradley County. The Bradley County Commission on Monday night voted unanimously to oppose a location for the mental hospital at Exit 20. Mayor Davis said that, while he is seeking official verification from the state today, the news is "a welcome result of the communitys clear opposition." During the broadcast, Mayor Davis detailed the primary concerns that led to the countys stance, citing a lack of local revenue and no new job creation, as the state planned to relocate existing employees rather than hiring locally. He also highlighted potential strain on emergency services and the fact that the proposed site is currently prime for commercial development. "This wasn't bringing revenue or…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago (116+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Knoxville police responded Wednesday after a train crashed into a car in on Gill Avenue. It happened near the Fourth and Gill area off Hall of Fame Drive. According to the Knoxville ... Knoxville Police: No one seriously hurt after train hits car off Hall of Fame Drive KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Knoxville police responded Wednesday after a train crashed into a car in on Gill Avenue. It happened near the Fourth and Gill area off Hall of Fame Drive. According to the Knoxville Police Department, the car was trying to cross the tracks in front of an oncoming train before it was hit. Police said two people were inside the car. No one was seriously injured....

6+ hour, 44+ min ago (210+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn " The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Fisheries Division wants to hear from you about its proposed 2026-27 fishing regulations. The proposals, which include changes to two Southeast Tennessee trout fishing streams, were presented at the December meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission in Chattanooga. The TWRA Fisheries Division recommended moving the delayed harvest start date for trout on Big Soddy Creek in Hamilton County from the current October 1st up to November 1st. Fisheries Chief Jason Henegar said, They are also recommending the removal of the delayed harvest regulation for trout on the Piney River in Rhea County. "We've seen that this area is not getting a lot of use and we would like to take the catch and release zone off and just open it up to the regular winter stocking and statewide regulations there. You can go…...

6+ hour, 47+ min ago (210+ words) Chattanooga Mocs (5-6) at Bellarmine Knights (4-6) Louisville, Kentucky; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mocs -1.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Chattanooga faces Bellarmine after Jordan Frison scored 20 points in Chattanooga's 92-78 loss to the Auburn Tigers. The Knights have gone 2-2 at home. Bellarmine is seventh in the ASUN scoring 77.6 points while shooting 51.8% from the field. The Mocs are 1-3 on the road. Chattanooga ranks sixth in the SoCon with 23.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Josh Bowman averaging 3.7. Bellarmine makes 51.8% of its shots from the field this season, which is 10.1 percentage points higher than Chattanooga has allowed to its opponents (41.7%). Chattanooga averages 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 more made shots on average than the 9.5 per game Bellarmine gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Karasinski is shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Knights, while averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. Brian…...

7+ hour, 30+ min ago (471+ words) Lavender Park Bridal is a women-owned and women-run Clarksville boutique dedicated to celebrating and uplifting brides. Lavender Park Bridal " a women-owned and women-run boutique dedicated to celebrating and uplifting brides " is announcing a partnership with visionary designer Hayley Paige, who has chosen Clarksville for the release of her new wedding dress collection! Paige, who overcame immense industry pressure to reclaim her voice, her artistry and her passion for creating gowns that empower women, hand-selected Lavender Park Bridal as one of only two boutiques in Tennessee to carry her inspiring collection. Now, it's all come back to her, and she has regained her freedom to create the Hayley Paige collection, what she calls on her website "a tribute to the dress lovers who outlasted the storm with me." "You didn't just believe in me, you brought me back to what I…...

8+ hour, 45+ min ago (36+ words) Tennessee teen Dixie Remp got bullied and mocked so badly for her first name " linked to the Confederacy, slavery and the Civil War " she changed it! The 16-year-old ditched Dixie, now goes by the ......

9+ hour, 3+ min ago (270+ words) With redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger entering the transfer portal, and Joey Aguilar unlikely to return in 2026, it's reasonable to expect the Tennessee Vols to target a quarterback in the transfer portal this offseason. It's unclear, though, if Tennessee will target a top transfer quarterback or more of a depth option. Tennessee will have two extremely talented, but young, quarterbacks on the roster next fall in rising redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and rising true freshman Faizon Brandon. We know Vols head coach Josh Heupel likes those two quarterbacks a lot, but does he think either one is ready to compete in the SEC? That's a question that Heupel has likely been pondering the last few days. While we don't know what caliber quarterback the Vols will target in the portal, we at least know that Tennessee will be an attractive destination…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago (214+ words) The Chattanooga Fire Department worked a large, two-alarm commercial fire in the Highland Park area overnight. Blue Shift companies responded at 10:42 p.m. to Lumberjacks Hardwood Center at 2420 East Main Street and found flames through the roof of the business. Due to the size of the fire and the dangerous conditions, defensive operations were initiated as a water supply was established. The primary goal was to surround the fire and protect the lumberyard in the back of the business. The fire was under control at 2:30 a.m., and marked out at 3:09 a.m. The buildings along East Main are a total loss. Tennessee American Water was contacted to boost water pressure for firefighting operations. EPB responded to the scene and cut power around the business due to the proximity of power lines to the fire for the safety of CFD personnel. Firefighters set up a large…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago (109+ words) Three Democratic US senators announced on Tuesday that they are investigating whether big tech companies are passing the soaring utility co... read more... The scrutiny arrives when 70% of US households have seen their electricity costs rise over the past year, with many blaming it on the energy-demands from AI, according to a recent survey. In some cases, local residents have been protesting incoming AI data centers over the environmental impact, potential pollution, and land seizure attempts. - Knox County Juvenile Detention Center troubles grow (2 replies) - Here's who attended a white nationalist conference at a Tenn. state park (5 replies) - Swastika, noose downgraded to "potentially divisive"?!?!? (2 replies)...