Dogs rescued from Korean dog meat farm arrive at Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society
The Humane Educational Society on Thursday welcomed 10 dogs rescued earlier this month from a South Korean dog meat farm.
Stories by Emily Crisman
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Proposed Tennessee law related to pet custody in divorce fails in House subcommittee
Proposed legislation that would clarify Tennessee divorce law to consider animal welfare in pet custody disputes failed Tuesday in a subcommittee of the Tennes…
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Red Bank passes new backyard chicken ordinance with no minimum lot size requirement
An ordinance eliminating the half-acre minimum lot size requirement for keeping backyard chickens passed in Red Bank by a final 3-2 vote of the City Commission.
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Proposed Tennessee law would allow consideration of pet well-being in divorce custody matters
Legislation under consideration in Nashville would change the way pets are handled when distributing assets in Tennessee divorce court.
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Soddy-Daisy extends suspension of short-term rental applications
The city of Soddy-Daisy is extending until May 1 its moratorium on the acceptance of new short-term rental applications for properties not occupied by the owne…
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‘My Favorite Murder’ true crime podcast features Marion County cold case
A recent episode of the popular true-crime podcast "My Favorite Murder" features a 1985 cold case from Marion County that was solved with the help of a local s…
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Vicki Anderson to step down from Signal Mountain Town Council
The Signal Mountain Town Council will soon be down to four members as a result of Councilwoman Vicki Anderson's resignation. Mayor Charles Poss informed counci…
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Chattanooga spring break staycation guide 2023
When you live in what Forbes magazine recently named one of the best travel destinations in the world, there's no reason to spend your time packing a suitcase …
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US Bicycle Route System now runs through Chattanooga
The U.S. Bicycle Route System now runs through Chattanooga following the dedication of the Tennessee section of U.S. Bicycle Route 21, which spans 1,043 miles …
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Where to find whole-body red light therapy in Chattanooga and what it can do
You've likely noticed the multitude of cosmetic red light therapies such as masks, wands and even facials that have become an increasingly popular treatment fo…
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Grandparent nicknames: How Chattanooga families make one of life’s most important decisions
One of the best things about life's great milestones is the opportunities they provide for beginning a new chapter in the family storybook and the fun and exci…
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How to make the negroni sbagliato from Chattanooga’s St. John’s Meeting Place
Most new trends these days begin on TikTok, and cocktail trends are no exception.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga opens Warner Mentoring Hub
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga on Friday officially opened its new Warner Mentoring Hub, an expansion of the organization's Bailey Avenue faci…
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Catoosa County Commission postpones vote on new backyard chicken regulations to clarify current law
After a four-hour discussion with more than 100 citizens in attendance, the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners has voted to indefinitely table the county's …
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Red Bank approves multiuse development at former Save A Lot site
The Red Bank City Commission has voted to give developer Rise Partners a special permit to allow a mixed-use development at the commercially zoned site of the …
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East Ridge board approves two more Border Region District development agreements
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board has approved development agreements with two retail operations in East Ridge's Border Region Development District.
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Tennessee Aquarium’s new Ridges to Rivers exhibit brings in life, storms from area streams
About two years ago Jeff Worley's ideas for a new Tennessee Aquarium exhibit existed only in his mind.
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City of Chattanooga installs fake coyotes at East Lake Park
The island in the middle of the spring-fed lake at Chattanooga's East Lake Park is now home to two fake coyotes.
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Red Bank officials disagree on changes to backyard chicken ordinance
A revised chicken ordinance eliminating the half-acre minimum lot size requirement for keeping chickens within Red Bank city limits passed Tuesday on first rea…
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Death of oldest otter highlights Tennessee Aquarium’s efforts to adapt to needs of aging animals
Last month the Tennessee Aquarium's River Otter Falls exhibit lost its longest tenured resident, Delmar.
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‘Please love me’: Note attached to dog found in Chattanooga leads shelter to find and help homeless owner
When a Chattanooga resident found a fluffy great Pyrenees and German shepherd mix wandering Chattanooga with a leash and a note attached to its collar, it was …
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Lobster Bowtie Association supports Chattanooga art scene through collaborative projects and ‘weird art’
Lobster Bowtie Association is helping to bring the arts to life in Chattanooga, most recently through its Art's Alive! show that ran through January at ClearSt…
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How to make the Fear and Loathing cocktail from Chattanooga’s Frazier Five & Dime
Even people who typically don't love the smoky flavor of mezcal may find their new cocktail match in the Fear and Loathing from North Shore's Frazier Five & Di…
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Where to find a salt cave near Chattanooga and why you should consider visiting one this winter
Mid-winter is peak flu season and a time when respiratory conditions like asthma tend to flare, so it seems like the ideal time to try out halotherapy, or salt…
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Baylor School teachers rescue boater from burning vessel on Tennessee River
A student looking outside his classroom window may have saved the life of a man who became stranded in his boat when it caught fire on the Tennessee River earl…
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Costs increasing for East Ridge road project leading to Red Wolves stadium
Costs are increasing by nearly $1 million for the city of East Ridge's road widening project on North Mack Smith Road from Ringgold Road to the southern access…
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Hamilton County’s small cities push for greater share of sales tax revenue
Several Hamilton County municipalities, including Red Bank and Signal Mountain, are supporting a Tennessee Municipal League initiative to restore the historic …
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Sandhill cranes draw hunters annually to Chattanooga area
Every winter from mid-November to the end of February, around 25,000 sandhill cranes descend upon the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge in Birchwood, Tennessee, about 4…
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Chattanooga’s McKamey Animal Center drops breed labels for dogs in its care
When Lauren Mann adopted her dog Ringo from McKamey Animal Center, she and her husband guessed he was a golden retriever and Australian or German shepherd mix …
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Red Bank residents request change in requirements for keeping backyard chickens
The city of Red Bank changed its backyard chicken law in 2021 to allow more residents the opportunity to keep chickens on their property, but some citizens say…
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The best Chattanooga social media accounts local animal lovers should follow
If I'm ever feeling down, I can always count on a scroll through my social media feed to bring me back up thanks to the plethora of animal-related accounts I f…
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Avoiding alcohol? Try these Chattanooga mocktails and alcohol-free drinks
If you're ready for a detox after too much imbibing this holiday season, Chattanooga has plenty of alcohol-free drink options to help you make it through a dry…
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Hot Springs, Arkansas, is an ideal winter getaway from Chattanooga
Whether you are looking to relax with a spa experience, enjoy nature or learn history, Hot Springs, Arkansas, has you covered. Located about eight hours from C…
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Neediest Cases helped Rhea County, Tennessee, couple stay housed
Dayton, Tennessee, resident Corey Henley had a particularly tough year in 2022, but he found hope and a chance to regain stability with a little help from the …
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Google search trends reveal Chattanooga’s unique interests in 2022
Google recently released the top-trending searches in 2022 on the internet search engine, including the most-searched-for terms in the Chattanooga area.
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Looking to adopt a pet? Chattanooga-area animal shelters share stories of their long-term residents
Spending time at home with family is a hallmark of the holiday season, and time spent alone often feels more lonely when holiday merriment abounds.
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Soddy-Daisy continues to see growth in residential development
The city of Soddy-Daisy is continuing to see a surge in new development, particularly in single-family homes.
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Rhea County, Tennessee, family overcomes streak of hardships with help from Neediest Cases Fund
Bad things seem to happen all at once, and Erika Taylor experienced such a wave of negative occurrences in January.
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Soddy-Daisy citizens express concern over potential move of replica courthouse for new building
The city of Soddy-Daisy is discussing the possibility of moving the replica of Hamilton County's first government seat and courthouse, Poe's Tavern, to make ro…
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Soddy-Daisy commissioners vote Steve Everett the city’s new mayor
Mark Penney and Marcus Keith were sworn in as new members of the Soddy-Daisy City Commission last week, as the board also named Steve Everett the city's new ma…
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Beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility join Chattanooga families
When 4,000 beagles bred for experimentation were rescued from Envigo RMS in August, volunteers from the Humane Educational Society transported 21 of those dogs…
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Why you should visit Asheville’s new ‘urban campground’
If you're ready for a cozy cabin escape, Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins in West Asheville, North Carolina, offer the outdoorsy charm you expect from a cabin in…
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How to make the Happy Days cocktail from Wooden City in Chattanooga
Cloudy, gray times will be a thing of the past after a few sips of the Happy Days cocktail from Wooden City on Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga.
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Suspect arrested in disappearance of Chattanooga's Jasmine Pace, now ruled a homicide
Officials are now calling the disappearance of Chattanooga's Jasmine "Jazzy" Pace, 22, a homicide, and a suspect, Jason Chen, has been arrested and is being ch…
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Police searching for missing Chattanooga woman Jasmine Pace
Chattanooga police are looking for Jasmine "Jazzy" Pace, 22, who was reported missing Sunday after she had not been seen or heard from since early last week.
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East Chattanooga needs a quality grocery store, not just ‘something,’ residents say
East Chattanooga residents gathered last week at Purpose Point Community Health to share what they want in a neighborhood grocery store with representatives fr…
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Chattanooga’s Naughty Cat Cafe diverts more than 1,000 cats from shelters into homes
The Naughty Cat Cafe in Chattanooga recently reached a major milestone: its 1,000th adoption.
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Chattanooga updates parks, popular public requests include botanical garden, more communication
Residents of neighborhoods throughout Chattanooga may have noticed recent changes to their local parks such as new benches, playgrounds and barbecue grills, a …
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Signal Mountain Town Council welcomes newly elected members, names mayor and vice mayor
Clay Crumbliss joined the Signal Mountain Town Council following last week's municipal election, in which council members Vicki Anderson and Elizabeth Baker we…
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East Ridge city manager resigns
East Ridge City Manager Chris Dorsey resigned Thursday, according to a news release.