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December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Ready to cherish every minute? From parades to markets to photos with Santa and more, the Chattanooga region boasts a full calendar of holiday happenings.
A roundup of holiday events in the Chattanooga area | My Chattanooga
From parades to markets to photos with Santa and more, the Chattanooga region boasts a full calendar of holiday happenings.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When engineer Destin Sandlin posted his latest video to his popular YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay, fans could hardly believe what they were watching.
Why TVA gave popular YouTuber unusual access to film nuclear reactor | Chattanooga Times Free Press
When engineer Destin Sandlin posted his latest video to his popular YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay, fans could hardly believe what they were watching.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In a room filled with people in opposition to a rezoning request for 19 Patten Parkway, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission on Monday deferred the case for 30 days to allow the applicant to address parking concerns.
Planning board defers Patten Parkway rezoning case in Chattanooga | Chattanooga Times Free Press
In a room filled with people in opposition to a rezoning request for 19 Patten Parkway, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission on Monday deferred the case for 30 days to allow the applicant to address parking concerns.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some Hamilton County school board members are questioning whether the district needs an educator diversity policy.
Hamilton County school board members question educator diversity policy | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Some Hamilton County school board members are questioning whether the district needs an educator diversity policy.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Alabama Ethics Commission approved on Wednesday guidance allowing a former employee of the Alabama Department of Human Resources to represent foster parents in cases with the agency.
Alabama Ethics Commission allows former DHR employee to represent foster parents | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Alabama Ethics Commission approved on Wednesday guidance allowing a former employee of the Alabama Department of Human Resources to represent foster parents in cases with the agency.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Visitors to EPB's Holiday Windows can always expect a virtual visit to the North Pole, but this year, they'll also explore such far-flung locations as Christmastown, Bedford Falls and Whoville.
EPB Holiday Windows and the nearby Festive Forest bring cheer to Chattanooga each year | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Visitors to EPB's Holiday Windows can always expect a virtual visit to the North Pole, but this year, they'll also explore such far-flung locations as Christmastown, Bedford Falls and Whoville.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Music City Bowl between Illinois and Tennessee will contain a quarterback the Volunteers acquired through the NCAA transfer portal and a quarterback the Vols reportedly pursued.
Music City quarterback matchup a unique one for Vols | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Music City Bowl between Illinois and Tennessee will contain a quarterback the Volunteers acquired through the NCAA transfer portal and a quarterback the Vols reportedly pursued.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Now that she is no longer a freshman in the Tennessee House, state Rep. Michele Reneau, R-Hixson, said she plans to introduce child adoption and biometric data protection legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session.
Adoption, privacy on State Rep. Michele Reneau’s year two agenda | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Now that she is no longer a freshman in the Tennessee House, state Rep. Michele Reneau, R-Hixson, said she plans to introduce child adoption and biometric data protection legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Fatherhood, and parenthood more broadly, isn't easy.

But, with all this in mind, there may be some lessons to be gleaned from local fathers about bringing up the next generation.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A petition circulating at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga could trigger an election to reverse the historic United Auto Workers vote if it's signed by 30% or more of employees covered by the union.
Petition seeks to reverse union vote at Volkswagen Chattanooga | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A petition circulating at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga could trigger an election to reverse the historic United Auto Workers vote if it's signed by 30% or more of employees covered by the union.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It was early on a Saturday morning -- April 6, 1991 -- when a jogger in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park happened upon the dead body of 21-year-old Anthony Miller.
True crime podcast dives into 1991 homicide in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park | Chattanooga Times Free Press
It was early on a Saturday morning -- April 6, 1991 -- when a jogger in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park happened upon the dead body of 21-year-old Anthony Miller.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Chief Greg Fowler was wearing a full reflective vest with emergency lights when a directed vehicle turned and struck the chief of police, according to a statement the Cohutta Police Department.
Cohutta police chief released from hospital after traffic accident at Christmas parade | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Cohutta, Georgia, police chief has been released from the hospital after a vehicle accidentally hit him while he was directing traffic at the town's Christmas parade in Whitfield County.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China.
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China | Chattanooga Times Free Press
President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There are certain things that won't change about the MoonPie logo no matter what: the man-in-the-moon, the block letters and the Americana color palette.

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December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Dalton Arts Project presented “Nutcracker 2025” at the Colonnade in Ringgold on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

Staff photos by Matt Hamilton.
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Chattanooga teenager Cash Daniels has been recognized as a CNN Heroes Young Wonder for his years-long mission to clean up the Tennessee River and protect the wildlife that depends on it, according to CNN.
Chattanooga teen Cash Daniels named CNN Hero, honored for years of conservation work | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Chattanooga teenager Cash Daniels has been recognized as a CNN Heroes Young Wonder for his years-long mission to clean up the Tennessee River and protect the wildlife that depends on it, according to CNN.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM