Sevier County officials are allowing the county's mask mandate to expire effective on Thursday at midnight. Ober Gatlinburg is modifying its procedures due to the mandate expiring. Guests are recommended to continue wearing face coverings at Ober Gatlinburg. Ober Gatlinburg will continue to require that its employees adhere to current company policy and wear face coverings in ... (click for more)

Thomas the Tank Engine will be hosting outdoor events at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum on May 1, 2, 8, 15 and 16. With health and safety protocols in place, this event offers families the opportunity to hop on board an interactive train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy access to family activities including lawn games, live entertainment, photo ops, ... (click for more)

Chattanoogans packed the historic First Presbyterian Church on Friday to honor Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Charles H. Coolidge. Mr. Coolidge died last week at the age of 99. He had received the Medal of Honor for battlefield action during World War II. He was assigned to the 141 st infantry regiment, 36 th infantry division in the U.S. Army. Christine Hassevoort ... (click for more)

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday morning as she attempted to cross the exit ramp on I-75 southbound to Highway 153. Police said a Dodge Challenger was on the exit ramp to Highway 153 at about 4 a.m. when it struck the woman. The driver stopped immediately and called 911. EMS responded and pronounced the woman, age 39, deceased on scene. Chattanooga Police ... (click for more)

I’ve been following the complaints about the McKamey Animal Center with considerable interest. Several years ago I was involved with the creation of that facility, so it is a personal matter with me. Due to the pandemic I had not visited for months but under present circumstances made an appointment and toured the buildings and grounds with the new executive director, Inga Fricke. ... (click for more)

Earlier this week I received the most heart-wrenching video that I can ever remember. As I watched, a 10-year-old boy from Nicaragua -- all alone, cold, and scared – unburden himself to a Border Patrol Officer, I said the same words out of a lifetime reflex that Alabama Highway Patrol officers have said for the best part of the last 50 years: “Call John Croyle…” Click here for ... (click for more)