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Proposed Apison development causes nearby residents to voice disapproval

Proposed Apison development causes nearby residents to voice disapproval

The proposed layout of a new commercial/residential area in Apison at 10330 East Brainerd Road. (From: Regional Planning Agency) APISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rapid growth and growing backlash has become a recurring theme in Hamilton County. The latest such example is in Apison. When you get past Ooltewah-Ringgold Road along East Brainerd Road, there is not…

‘Jail and Bail” raises funds for Heritage Park inclusive playground

‘Jail and Bail” raises funds for Heritage Park inclusive playground

Hamilton County Commissioner Lee Helton and Collegedale Commission candidate Billy Burnette being “arrested”, so they can be “bailed” out to raise money for an inclusive playground at Jack Benson Heritage Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Several local leaders were arrested Thursday… for a good cause. The Jail and Bail Fundraiser was held at the Jack Benson Heritage…

Chattanooga Police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a fatal crash on I-75 that involved a pedestrian. CPD responded to a pedestrian struck call October 17, 2024 at 7:15 a.m. They were dispatched near 720 Interstate 75. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 25-year-old man. CPD reported the preliminary investigation revealed the man was…

Doctors raise Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Throughout the Month of October, Parkridge Medical Center and Chattanooga Imaging are spreading hope to women affected by Breast Cancer.  “The survival rates are actually improving, and I think, and many people in the breast imaging practice world believe that that is in large part due to improving therapies, but also improving…

Free trees offered to EPB customers for greener Chattanooga

Free trees offered to EPB customers for greener Chattanooga

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  EPB customers are getting a change to take home up to two free trees this weekend as part of their Tree ReLeaf program. October 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., EPB customers can claim two free trees per household at Reflection Riding’s Native Plant Nursey. Participants will need…