Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present a Christmas Open House at the Cravens House, located on Lookout Mountain on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. The house will be decorated in a manner very similar to the Civil War era. This holiday event will take place from 6-8 p.m., with tours beginning every 30 minutes. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, ... (click for more)

The Riverpark Boat ramp will be closed from Saturday through Dec. 3. This closure is to accommodate the removal of a crane that has been doing dredge work near the water company. (click for more)

Firefighters and EPB crews helped a worker stuck in an extended boom truck high up in the trees on Friday night. Quint 13, Engine 15 and Battalion 2 were dispatched to 1001 Woodmore Terrace at 6 p.m. They found a tree service boom truck extended with the business owner in the bucket. He had two helpers with him trying to find a way to get him down. Firefighters ... (click for more)

The funeral service will be Tuesday for a 62-year-old East Ridge man who died in a house fire on Thursday. James Fred "Freddy" Robertson died after being taken to a hospital. Lisa Crowe, 62, was in critical condition. East Ridge Firefighters responded at approximately 10:39 p.m. to 1302 Adonna Lane. Upon arrival heavy smoke and fire was coming from a single-story residence. ... (click for more)

A wise man once wrote that reading about tax increment financing is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Yes, it is boring, but it is important that the city use this tool wisely to create economic development opportunities and to build community trust. On Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., the Industrial Development Board (IDB) will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ... (click for more)

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