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R&B trio from Chattanooga to continue performing without member facing murder charge

An R&B trio from Chattanooga that appeared on "America's Got Talent" will continue performing while its third member, Deshundre "Dre" Vinson, faces a first-degree murder charge following the death of his 4-year-old nephew.

By Mason Edwards September 10, 2026

File Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images / CitiLimitz performs onstage during Blavity Fest at Lee + White on May 31, 2025, in Atlanta.

How to see Isaiah Rashad in Chattanooga this November

The venue for Isaiah Rashad's hometown return has been announced.

By Staff Report September 9, 2026

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter/ The Signal event center and concert hall is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Isaiah Rashad plans to bring his tour to the venue for a rap performance in November.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include fall festivals, Southside Nights and 9/11 remembrance

Here are some events you can look forward to this weekend.

By Staff Report September 9, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Cynthia and Scott Swafford of Delano, Tenn. make kettle corn at the (almost) Famous Kettle Corn booth on Saturday in Collegedale. The Second Annual Collegedale Fall Festival featured pony rides, food trucks, entertainment, and over 150 vendors on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Isaiah Rashad announces Chattanooga concert for November

Chattanooga rapper Isaiah Rashad has announced that the final stop on the North American leg of his world tour will take place in the Scenic City.

By Sam Kohn September 8, 2026

Staff File Photo by Seth Carpenter / Chattanooga-born rapper Isaiah Rashad, right, embraces Logan Yarbrough after signing a copy of his new album, ‘It’s Been Awful,’ for Yarbrough at Dallos Vinyl Love on June 20, 2026. The rapper announced that he will be returning to Chattanooga as the final stop of the North American leg of his world tour in November.

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died.

By MARIA SHERMAN / AP Music Writer September 2, 2026

FILE - Singer Cassandra Wilson performs at the 48th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the New in New York on June 15, 2017. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Biker Fest, Food Truck Rally, exotic pet expo

Here are some events you can look forward to this weekend.

By Sam Still September 1, 2026

Staff file photo by Seth Carpenter / Pierce Walker, 2, holds Mr. Peely, a banana pied ball python, with help from his dad, Jesse Walker, during an exotic pet expo at Camp Jordan on June 20, 2026. An exotic pet expo is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway.

Video: Signal Mountain man wrote Dolly Parton’s 1989 hit, “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That”

15 years into his illustrious songwriting career, Randy Thomas received a life-changing phone call about one of the tunes he had written.

By Brynn Meisse, Sam Kohn August 28, 2026

Timeline: From her wedding to free kids’ books, Dolly Parton’s ties to Chattanooga area

From her wedding in Ringgold to her Imagination Library providing free books to thousands of Hamilton County children, Dolly Parton had strong ties to the Chattanooga area.

By Staff Report August 25, 2026

Staff Photo by Dan Henry / Dolly Parton takes the stage to sing to announce her new album 'Pure and Simple' and roller coaster while at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 24, 2016.

Bonnaroo canceled for 2027 after two years of storms caused damage to venue

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be taking a break in 2026, after two straight years of heavy rain and severe weather during the festival.

By Kailee Shores August 21, 2026

Staff Photo by Barry Courter/Chattanooga Times Free Press / The Bonnaroo arch welcomes campers into the main Centeroo area.

Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday.

By MARIA SHERMAN / AP Music Writer August 19, 2026

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