NASHVILLE – On Friday, the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders have been incredibly innovative in finding alternative ways to worship that incorporate social distancing so they can continue to provide spiritual guidance, fellowship, and service to their neighbors during […]

On Saturday, May 2, contract crews working on the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will shift U.S. 27 South traffic onto a new alignment between the Olgiati Bridge and I-24. The traffic shift operation will begin at 7:00 a.m. EDT and be completed by or before 7:00 p.m. EDT. Crews will begin the […]

Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced Thursday afternoon Hamilton County will follow the guidelines issued by Governor Bill Lee’s office for  all hair salons, barber shops  and other close contact businesses  throughout Hamilton County effective Wednesday, May 6. The Hamilton County Health Department will follow these guidelines based on the authority delegated by Governor Lee through […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of the Belvoir Ave. Bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 at the Belvoir Avenue Bridge. The contractor will continue night time removal of median barrier on I-24 under Belvoir Avenue Bridge. Single interior lane closures will […]

Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced Wednesday that all hair salons and barber shops throughout Hamilton County can open Wednesday, May 6, with specific guidelines. The Hamilton County Health Department will allow the opening of barber shops and hair salons based on the authority delegated by Governor Bill Lee through the Tennessee Pledge, released last […]

The Hamilton County Health Department would like to insure that both local restaurants and consumers have the information they need to navigate safely the reopening of Hamilton County restaurants. The Health Department is following the recommendations provided by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and supported by Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger. “We know the reopening of […]

The Cities of Collegedale, East Ridge, Lakesite, Lookout Mountain, Red Bank, Ridgeside, and Soddy-Daisy, all members of the Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County, have agreed tojoin with Hamilton County to follow Governor Lee’s Executive Order 29 and adhere to related directives by the Hamilton County Health Department. Lee’s Executive Order 29, issued Friday afternoon, […]

In just a year of existence, the Red Wolves’ Academy program has been making waves in the youth soccer scene. As early as late 2019, the academy program cracked Soccer America’s top 100 clubs in the nation. Early this year at the Disney Soccer Showcase, which is ranked as Soccer America’s #1 youth tournament in […]

DISTRICT 29 BRADLEY COUNTY Utility Work on SR-2 (N. LEE HWY.) southbound from LM 14.91 to LM 15.05: Shoulder and single lane closure between Anatole Ln NW and 56th Street NW. Signage and cones will be present. Motorists should use caution through the area and be aware of personnel and equipment between 9 AM and […]

On Thursday, April 23, 2020, detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office went before the Hamilton County Magistrate and swore to facts surrounding the hoarding of tornado relief items by Steven Howard West, age 64, and Kimberly Gail West, age 49, who are managers of the Auburn Hills Trailer Park.  The Hamilton County Magistrate issued […]

The Hamilton County Health Department is changing the way they operate the Riverfront Parkway COVID-19 testing site to make it more accessible to anyone seeking testing. The new changes are that no appointment is necessary and there will be an option for walk-up service. The drive-through option will still be available and making an appointment […]

NASHVILLE – In observation of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is encouraging Tennesseans to engage in independent, family-friendly activities that help protect and restore the state and the planet. “The health of our citizens is top priority right now, but there are little […]