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Task force takes on meth
2008-10-10
Agents from the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force issue warrants to suspected suppliers of methamphetamine producers.
A military family
2008-09-28
Chris Weir joined the army after his younger brother David was killed in Iraq.
Farming on Williams Island
2008-09-25
Last winter, four young people started an Organic Farm on Williams Island with a lease from the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.
Naturalization Ceremony
2008-09-25
Over 250 new citizens gather for a naturalization ceremony held Thursday morning in Miller Park.
VP Dick Cheney Visits
2008-09-19
Vice President Dick Cheney spoke to 2,000 area students at the site of the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga where his great-grandfather Samuel F. Cheney fought during the War Between the States.
Scrapbook convention
2008-09-19
The Great American Scrapbook Convention opened at the Chattanooga Convention Center Thursday and will run through Saturday evening.
Battlefield
2008-09-18
Re-enactors spent Thursday educating school children and preparing for the 145th Anniversary Battle of Chickamauga which is being hosted at McLemore's Cove in Walker County, Ga., Sept. 19-21, 2008.
Gangs in Chattanooga
2008-09-14
Gangs have become a problem in the Chattanooga area. Law enforcement agencies are working with community groups to help prevent further growth.
New gym unveiled
2008-09-12
Public invited to South Pittsburg open house.
U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary
2008-09-09
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an organization consisting of approximately 30,000 volunteers, who patrol inland waterways and help keep boaters safe. The 1300 members of the Eighth District eastern Region -- in which Chattanooga is situated - are responsible for patrolling more than 8,000 miles of waterways, including the Tennessee River, the Cumberland River, the Ohio River and some of the Mississippi River.
Fire protection
2008-09-07
The Catoosa County Fire and Rescue Station No. 1 has a new truck and a full-time staff to cover the entire county, excluding Fort Oglethorpe. The company of firefighters runs through rescue scenarios most afternoons between emergency calls.
Battle of Tunnel Hill
2008-09-06
Reenactors from across the country came to Tunnel Hill this weekend to participate in the annual recreation of the Battle of Tunnel Hill. Visitors could walk through Union and Confederate campsites and experience a little Civil War history.
Celtics come to North Georgia
2008-09-04
The annual Appalachian/Celtic Festival, held Aug. 30-31, brought the old world to life in Chickamauga, Ga.
Slow food banquet
2008-09-03
Local, slow and organic food representatives gather at Crabtree Farms to talk food.
County Goverment turns 30
2008-09-03
Hamilton County officials gather to celebrate 30-years of government in its present form.
Gustav evacuees prepare to go home
2008-09-02
Gustav evacuees in Chattanooga start preparing to head home.
The Day after the Storm
2008-09-02
Evacuees begin to return and clean up begins after Hurricane Gustav on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
Gustav roars ashore
2008-09-01
Storm batters Gulf Coast
Living in a nursing home
2008-08-31
Sylvia Watts, 91, moved into the NCH Healthcare nursing home in Dunlap, Tenn. in June 2007.
Swingfest
2008-08-30
Dancers of all ages stepped out onto the floor to the sounds of the UpTown Big Band, Swingtime Orchestra and Georgia Sweet Sound at Swingfest on Saturday in Coolidge Park.
Remnants of tropical storm Fay
2008-08-26
Heavy rains, the remnants of tropical storm Fay, hit Tennessee Tuesday. Showers are expected to continue until Wednesday afternoon.
Olympics close in Beijing
2008-08-24
Celebrations mark the final day of Olympic games.
Black bears
2008-08-24
Dr. Lynn Rogers, director of the North American Bear Center, has studied bears for decades.
2008 Beijing Olympics August, 23
2008-08-23
The games contiune at the Beijing Olympics.
Sculpture Exhibition
2008-08-23
Seven new sculptures arrived in Chattanooga this week as part of the Third Biennial Sculpture Exhibition.
2008 Beijing Olympics 8/20/2008
2008-08-20
The games continue at the Beijing Olympics on August 20, 2008.
2008 Beijing Olympics August, 19
2008-08-19
The games continue at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on August, 19.
Beijing Olympics August 17, 2008
2008-08-17
The 2008 Beijing Olympics on August 17, 2008
Pilgrim's Pride
2008-08-17
On April 16, 2008, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 100 people at Pilgrim’s Pride chicken processing plant in Chattanooga. Four months later many of those affected are still waiting for a resolution.
Olympics Day 9
2008-08-16
Olympic Day 9
Baby and Me Pilates
2008-08-14
The "baby and me pilates" class is held at Signal Mountain Pilates.
2008 Beijing Olympics 8/14/2008
2008-08-14
The action continues at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on August 14, 2008.
2008 Beijing Olympics 8/13/2008
2008-08-13
The action continues at the Beijing Olympics on August 13, 2008.
First Day of School
2008-08-12
First Day of School for Hamilton County students
Beijing Olympics 8/12/2008
2008-08-12
The action continues at the Beijing Olympics on August 12, 2008.
Olympics Day Four
2008-08-11
The action continues at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Monday, August 11.
Homelessness and disability
2008-08-10
Homeless Chattanoogans, like Darrell Lee Carter, struggle to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
Olympics Day Three
2008-08-10
The action continues at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Sunday, August 10.
Cleveland Clinic Opens
2008-08-10
About 470 patients lined up for free screenings, dental checkups and eye exams at the Remote Area Medical Health Clinic in Cleveland High School in Bradley County, Tenn., on Saturday. The clinic was back in town for the first time since 2005.
August 7th Elections
2008-08-07
Voters in Southeast Tennessee went to the polls Thursday to elect local and state officials. Jim Hammond was chosen to be the Hamilton County sheriff.
Countdown to Beijing 8/7/2008
2008-08-07
The Beijing Olympics begin on Friday, August 8, 2008.
Freshman registration at Tyner Academy
2008-08-07
Tyner Academy held a half-day of school for incoming freshmen to help them transition into their new school.
Olympics: Countdown to Beijing 8/6/2008
2008-08-06
The Beijing Olympics begin on Friday, August 8, 2008.
Countdown to Beijing 8/5/2008
2008-08-05
The Beijing Olympics begin on Friday, August 8, 2008.
Countdown to Beijing 8/4/2008
2008-08-04
The Beijing Olympics begin on Friday, August 8, 2008.
New Schools
2008-08-03
When two new high schools — one on Signal Mountain and the other in Ringgold, Ga., — open later this month for the 2008-2009 school year, students will learn in settings that offer amenities rarely seen in area public schools. Both schools have enjoyed strong parent and community support, and administrators and teachers have high expectations for the year.
Cotton Ball
2008-08-02
Participants gathered for the 74th annual Cotton Ball at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Saturday evening. Proceeds from the benefit go to charities supporting women and children.
3D Jam
2008-08-02
The Chattanooga Radio Control Club held the annual Chattanooga 3D Jam at its airfield in Ooltewah on Saturday. The 3D Jam is an open large scale remote-control aerobatic fly-in for pilots from across the country who come and show off their amazing skills and aerobatics talents.
Students volunteer at Ronald McDonald House
2008-08-02
Cosmetology students from Northwestern Technical College volunteer an afternoon doing makeovers at the Ronald McDonald House in Chattanooga for families who have members doing extended stays at local hospitals.
Tour of Prep Practice Openers
2008-07-28
Tour of Prep Practice Openers
Truck Wreck on I-24
2008-07-28
A truck was traveling westbound on I-24 when it struck a parked car, causing the trailer to roll off the highway.
Healing the Copper Basin
2008-07-27
Environmental Cleanup ongoing in Southeast Tennessee
Tattoo Festival
2008-07-26
The Chattanooga Tattoo Arts Festival, now in its second year, was held at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo.
Downtown rain storm
2008-07-22
Torrential rain fell on Downtown Chattanooga, turning a mid-90 degree afternoon into a cooler but muggy evening.
Choosing Home Birth
2008-07-20
Women with low-risk pregnancies deliver at home to better focus on the experience.
Antiques Roadshow
2008-07-19
The PBS series “Antiques Roadshow” drew 6,000 people to downtown Chattanooga for appraisals on Saturday. The show will air during the show’s next season in winter-spring 2009.
VW plant coming to Chattanooga
2008-07-15
Chattanooga has been selected as the site of Volkswagen's newest North American auto plant, beating out sites in Alabama and Michigan. The plant will be built at Chattanooga's Enterprise South Industrial Park.
Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
2008-07-14
More than 1,000 people competed in the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon on Sunday morning. Many athletes said the cooler temperatures brought by the rain were a benefit in the event.
Final salute
2008-07-12
U.S. Army Sgt. John Hershel White, who was 20 when he was declared missing on Nov. 2, 1950, during the Korean War, was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in his hometown of Bryant, Ala.
Nissan plant
2008-07-11
Nissan North America in Smyrna, Tenn., manufactures five Nissan vehicle models and employs approximately 6,000 people. Since the plant opened in 1983, the town’s population has increased to approximately 38,000 people.
Korean War Veteran Found
2008-07-11
The remains of Korean War veteran Sgt. Hershel White are returned to the U.S. mainland after a 58-year-absence. Killed in combat during the winter of 1950, Sgt. White's remains were repatriated by the Peoples Republic of Korea in 2007 and positively identified in the spring of this year. Sgt. White will be buried Saturday next to his mother and father in the Bryant, Ala. community on Sand Mountain.
Andrea Pimentel's Quinceañera
2008-07-07
Photos and audio from Andrea Pimentel's Quinceañera, the traditional South American celebration of a girl's 15th Birthday.
Pops on the River
2008-07-04
Thousands gathered in Coolidge Park and on the Walnut Street Bridge to watch the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and a firework display.
River Gorge Explorer
2008-06-28
The Tennessee Aquarium’s newest attraction, the River Gorge Explorer, is the newest way to learn about the wildlife and history of the Tennessee River. The River Gorge Explorer is a high-tech catamaran that offers visitors to the Chattanooga area a memorable tour of the Tennessee River Gorge.
Normal Park Makeover
2008-06-28
Hundreds of volunteers came together this week to renovate Normal Park Upper School. The school will celebrate with an open house Sunday.
Bonnaroo
2008-06-13
The four-day Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival draws thousands to Manchester, Tenn.
Riverbend Photo Galleries
2008-06-10
Daily photo galleries from the Riverbend festival.
Gen. B.B. Bell retires.
2008-06-09
Gen. B.B. Bell retires in ceremony in Fort Knox, Ky.
Tate Funeral
2008-06-08
Funeral services for Grundy County Deputy Shane Tate were held today at Altamont Church of Christ, with burial in Hunerwadel Community Cemetery in Beersheba Springs, Tenn. Deputy Tate was killed early Thursday morning while serving a warrant.
Shooting Suspect Captured
2008-06-05
Suspect captured after wounding himself.
American Experience
2008-06-04
The PBS history program “American Experience” is filming at historic sites in the region for an upcoming series on the Trail of Tears titled “We Shall Remain.”
Local Valedictorians
2008-06-01
Six local valedictorians talk about their achievements and their plans for the future.
Adventure race
2008-05-31
Participants gathered at Greenway Farm on Saturday to compete in the sixth annual North Chick Greenway Challenge Adventure Race, a racing competition that included biking, running, paddling and various obstacles. The event benefits the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy, a local organization that works to conserve the watershed.
Memorial Day Observed at National Cemetery
2008-05-26
Memorial Day Program
Remembering those who served
2008-05-25
Local families speak about loosing a loved one in Iraq.
Honoring the fallen
2008-05-25
About 1500 scouts came to the Chattanooga National Cemetery to place flags on veteran's graves.
Slideshows: Spring Fling 2008
2008-05-24
Follow all the action involving all the area teams at this year’s Tennessee spring sports state championships from Murfreesboro.
Antique Scale Collection
2008-05-20
Phil Wehman has about 1,000 antique scales in his collection.
Soap Box Derby
2008-05-17
The All American Soap Box Derby held Saturday was the city’s first in 25 years.
High School Graduations
2008-05-17
The graduation ceremonies Saturday marked a bittersweet milestone for more than 2,400 students attending 14 Hamilton County high schools, a step that marks the beginning of adult life.
Fallen Officers Memorial
2008-05-15
A memorial for fallen officers was held at the Hamilton County-Chattanooga Courts Building on Thursday.
Large-scale fugitive roundup
2008-05-14
Area law enforcement agencies held a large-scale fugitive roundup Wednesday that included City Councilman John "Duke" Franklin Jr.
Dog Fashion Show aids Charity
2008-05-10
Dog Fashion Show
New Vocations horse adoption
2008-05-10
New Vocations finds adopters for ex-racehorses.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks at the University of the South
2008-05-09
Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., during a commencement ceremony for graduates of the School of Theology.
The Hoffa trial
2008-05-04
Jimmy Hoffa, the mob-connected Teamsters boss who vanished in 1975, was tried and convicted of jury tampering in Chattanooga 44 years ago.
T.J.'s Prom
2008-05-03
T.J. Johnson was in a car wreck at the age of 16 and was in a coma for nine months. He is currently 18 and has brain damage that limits his cognitive abilities and keeps him in a wheelchair most of the time. Despite his hardships, he attended his senior prom.
3-State/3-Mountain Challenge
2008-05-03
An estimated 2,400 cyclists participated Saturday in the 21st annual 3-State/3-Mountain Challenge. Cyclists completing the century ride traveled 100 miles over Suck Creek, Sand and Lookout Mountains in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia before returning to Chattanooga.
59th annual Armed Forces Parade
2008-05-02 ( updated 2008-05-03)
The 59th annual Armed Forces Parade marches down Market Street.
May Day Pageant
2008-05-01
The Girls Preparatory School celebrates its annual May Day Pageant.
How green is Chattanooga?
2008-04-27
Chattanooga has made great strides in addressing its environmental problems but more work remains.
Prom for all abilities
2008-04-25
“A Night to Remember for All Abilities” Spring Prom was hosted by the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department Therapeutic Recreation Division Friday evening at the Heritage House.
Soldier's funeral
2008-04-22
Sgt. William Allmon, 25, was killed in Iraq on April 12 by an improvised explosive device during his second tour of duty. Mourners attended funeral services at Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church in Rome, Ga., on Tuesday, followed by graveside services at Floyd Memory Gardens.
Downtown Events
2008-04-19
Downtown Chattanooga was busy Saturday with thousands of people visiting events such as the 4 Bridges arts Festival, dragon boat races and early Earth Day events.
The Pilgrim's Pride Workers
2008-04-18
More than 100 workers at the Chattanooga Pilgrim's Pride chicken processing plant were detained on illegal immigration charges on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Local advocates are organizing to help and calm the families of the detained.
Immigration raid
2008-04-16
Federal and local law enforcement raid Pilgrim's Pride, a chicken-processing facility in Chattanooga. as part of a multi-state immigration sting.
Burns from Iraq
2008-04-11
Mr. Martinez, from Dalton, Ga., was trapped in his tank after driving over a mine while on a mission in Karbala, Iraq.
Plane Crash Report Nears
2008-04-06
Brainerd Village Plane Crash
Coal Mining
2008-04-05
Chuck Laine, executive director of FACTS, an organization promoting sensible use of Tennessee’s land and mineral resources, believes that reclaiming orphan coal sites improves the aesthetics and water quality at mines near Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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