Grace McKenna
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Native plant sale underway at Reflection Riding
The Reflection Riding native plant sale runs every Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. → Read More
UPDATE: Red Bank Baptist hands out thousands of free food boxes
Pastor Gregg Hauss says in the past few months, they've given out 13,000 free food boxes through a USDA program. → Read More
Ice on the Landing opening for holiday season
The rink reopens for the season Friday, with a few adjustments because of COVID-19. → Read More
SCARY GOOD TIME: Health officials recommend CDC guidelines for safe Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner and health officials are reminding people to celebrate safely amid the pandemic. → Read More
Dread Hollow makes COVID safety changes ahead of Thursday opening
The Dread Hollow team says it wouldn’t be Halloween without a good scare. → Read More
Census bureau pushing for more workers in rural counties
Today marks one month until the Census Bureau wraps up its 2020 efforts. → Read More
UPDATE: Group for trafficking survivors holds a virtual fundraiser with Channel 3’s Julie Edwards
A virtual event is new for the group, but Facebook Live allows attendees more time to hear from advocates and survivors. → Read More
Lawyer says housing crisis looms, after end of eviction ban
On July 24, the CARES Act eviction ban on subsidized housing ended. 30-day notices expire soon, and lawyers like Emily O’Donnell are preparing for an onslaught. → Read More
New TopGolf facility finally open in East Ridge
Guests can expect plastic dividers between bays, socially distanced tables, extra cleanings and of course masks. → Read More
Sales tax-free holiday kicks off in Tennessee
Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday is always a big draw as students head back to school. → Read More
Walker County begins final push to bring up census self-response rates
The county is hosting census workers at several MQA events at libraries and Food City locations in the next two weeks. → Read More
World's Longest Yard Sale still on despite COVID-19
Every summer, the World’s Longest Yard Sale spans 700 miles and draws thousands of visitors. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the sale will go on, a big relief for vendors who rely on it. → Read More
One year after 5-day disappearance, Evi the bobcat doing well
Evi became a household name after escaping from Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. One year later, her caretakers say she’s making progress every day, getting back to where she was. → Read More
UPDATE: Book drops reopen at Chattanooga Public Library
Once books are out of quarantine, Chattanooga Public Library staff will process them in preparation for Phase I of reopening. → Read More
Secret life of pets: Quarantine changes routine for furry friends
While we stay home, we’re getting a look at the secret life of pets. Veterinarian Dr. John Lindsay says they pick up on stress and changes in lifestyle. → Read More
Life finds a way: Komodo dragons at Chattanooga Zoo born without mating
When the Chattanooga Zoo's female Komodo dragon, Charlie, had babies in August, her keepers had a hunch they were special. → Read More
#DECISION2020: Georgia politics draw national attention ahead of 'uncommon' senate election
Voters will decide who will fill both of the state's U.S. Senate seats in November. → Read More
DECISION 2020: Voters head to the polls for last day of early voting in Tennessee
It's the last day to vote early in the presidential preference primary. Hamilton County voters have one last chance to head to the polls before March 3rd. → Read More
After flooding, crews clean storm drains, prepare for next round of rain
Unclogging drains is a dirty job, but someone has to do it. → Read More
#DECISION2020: Early voting for TN March primary election begins Feb. 12
Early voting for the primary election in Tennessee runs from February 12th to the 25th. → Read More