Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns duo dies at 74
Group spread Memphis Soul around the world by playing on other artists records. Here the musical legacy.
Dollywood’s New Wood Coaster, Lightning Rod, Closed After Recall
After being open for about a week, a recall forces Dollywood’s new wood rollercoaster, Lightning Rod, to close.
Soak Creek in Bledsoe and Rhea designated as a scenic river
First new scenic river in Tennessee in 15 years
Iconic Chattanooga newspaperman, Lee Anderson, dies in Atlanta
Worked at the Chattanooga Free Press for 70 years
Man arrested after video leads people to jam police phones
See the video he shot of his confrontation with police
Do you want to be part of the largest Square Dance in history?
Square dancers will try to break record at July festival in Murfeesboro
Justin Bieber and Skrillex sued over sample use for “Sorry”
(CBS News) – A simple “sorry” probably won’t clear this one up. Justin Bieber is facing yet another court battle, but this time it’s not about his reckless driving or general mischief. Instead, musician Casey Dienel — who works under the name White Hinterland — has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Bieber and producer Skrillex for their track “Sorry.”…
Nightfall Preview: Nikki Hill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the most buzzed about singers in the Nashville these days isn’t a country artist. Nikki Hill is a rocker. Sure, she employs Soul and Blues stylings, but her incendiary live shows definitely rock. “When you have a powerful Southern soul singer with a penchant for AC/DC, you know you’re going to get something badass…A talent…
4 cited in Mother’s Day brawl at East Point restaurant
Video of fight that trashed a Georgia restaurant on Mothers Day went viral
Previewing the final Riverbend Acts announced including local rising star Kane Brown
Kane Brown’s Riverbend debut lets you catch up with the rising country star from Chattanooga
Brawl breaks out on Mother’s Day at East Point restaurant
Patrons shot video of fight between guests and the restaurant staff
TBI Update on Amber Alert case of Carlie Trent
New details on the man who took her, like he once had custody of her.
Vigil held for missing Rogersville teen
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)- Friends and family gathered at Rogersville City Park on Saturday to pray for the return of 9-year-old Carlie Trent. TBI agents say Gary Simpson picked up Carlie from school on Wednesday under false pretenses and then took off. Rogersville Police say Simpson told school administrators Carlie’s dad was in a bad accident. Carlie’s parents didn’t realize she…
TBI releases video of Amber Alert suspect
New video of suspect who took 9 year old girl from school in Rogersville
Report raises questions about Murfreesboro arrests at school
Parents and community question why African American children were handcuffed by police
Brand News: New Hamilton Place Stores, Sports Authority & the Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s situation
What happens to the new dueling Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s if they merge?
Remembering April 25 Minute to Minute: 5:19 CST Rainsville
The strongest tornado in our region kills 35 in Rainsville
Remembering April 27 Minute by Minute: 4:01 Section-to Trenton-to Flintstone
The longest tornado crossed two mountains and ridge line and 3 counties
Police chief apologizes for arrest of 10 children
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) – A Tennessee police chief has offered an apology after his officers arrested 10 elementary school students. Murfreesboro Police Chief Karl Durr told The Tennessean he’s “so sorry this incident happened” and that he thinks it could have been avoided. The comments to the newspaper came after angry parents demanded action during a community meeting at a church…
Tennessee institute works to save ‘underwater rainforest’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Hundreds of freshwater fish, mussels, crawfish and salamanders — many of them found nowhere else in the world — make their home in the U.S. Southeast. In one waterway alone, Tennessee’s Duck River, there are more fish species than in all of Europe. But the species that creep, crawl and swim in these rivers and streams…
Former hotel annex destroyed by fire in Smokies
Historic, but abandoned hotel on Park property has been allowed to deteriorate while waiting for demolition
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Chattanooga clearing the air in latest American Lung Association pollution report
Ozone remains city’s biggest problem, but city scored best mark ever this year
3 burglary suspects arrested after victim uploads video to social media
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Three men were arrested after a Sylacauga home as burglarized on April 14. The victim caught three suspects entering the home and stealing belongings on video, and uploaded it to social media. According to Sylacauga police, the video showed the suspects come into the home and take items. Two suspect had guns. Read more from our partners…
You’ve got to be lucky to catch the Elkmont synchronous fireflies this year
Park system will use a lottery to pick who gets in this year
