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County Commission Vote On STVRs Set Next Week

  • 5/31/2024

A vote by the County Commission on the contentious issue of Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) is set for next Wednesday. Commissioner Gene-o Shipley is proposing that the rentals only be allowed in commercial zones - except for current ones that are "grandfathered in." He said most of his Soddy Daisy constituents do not want STVRs near them. Commissioner Joe Graham is a strong supporter of STVRs, saying that several former rundown "drug houses" in his Lookout Valley neighborhood were substantially improved and converted to rentals Commissioner Warren Mackey indicated he will vote against the proposal based on his conviction that the government should not tell a homeowner ... (click for more)

Photo of the day
There's a bear on the prowl in Hixson. It was spotted at the entrance to Kingsridge subdivision before it took a stroll down Grubb Road.
There's a bear on the prowl in Hixson. It was spotted at the entrance to Kingsridge subdivision before it took a stroll down Grubb Road.
Photo by Charity Klein

Man Dies After Suffering Burns In Hazardous Commercial Fire; TOSHA Investigating

  • 5/31/2024

A man who was left with severe injuries Thursday morning following an incident at a liquid nitriding facility in Chattanooga has died. The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) is investigating the incident. Chattanooga Fire Department Blue Shift companies were called at 9 a.m. to TS USA, 1031 Windtower Drive, ... (click for more)

4 Dogs Perish In House Fire Friday Morning

  • 5/31/2024

A family lost their four dogs in a house fire Friday morning in Hixson. A man working in his garage heard his neighbor’s smoke detectors alerting in his house. He immediately called 911 to have the fire department respond and investigate the home. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded at 11 a.m. and arrived on the scene ... (click for more)

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 6/1/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) ADDISON, ISAAC D UNKNOWN HENDERSONVILLE, 37066 Age at Arrest: 48 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff FAILURE TO APPEAR ARNOLD, KENNETH GEORGE HARDEMAN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY WHITEVILLE, 37336 Age at Arrest: 54 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff Booked for Previous Charges ... more

John Hunt: Another Prep Sports Year Is In The Books
John Hunt: Another Prep Sports Year Is In The Books
  • 5/28/2024

It’s hard to believe we’re already to the end of another calendar year of high school sports. It seems that just yesterday we were watching the clock tick as those long and ... more

Chattanooga FC Set To Host New England Revolution II Saturday
  • 5/31/2024

Chattanooga FC looks to remain unbeaten at home when it hosts New England Revolution II on Saturday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. ET at Finley Stadium. Chattanooga Football Club (5-2-4D, 3SOW, 22 pts - 2nd in East and overall league standings) looks to build on a solid performance last time out against Atlanta United 2 when it hosts to New England Revolution II (3-5-2D, 2SOW, 13 pts - 12th in East) on Saturday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. ET at Finley Stadium. This will be the first-ever meeting ... more

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