Cleveland Utilities has announced that fiber construction is now complete, giving all electric customers access to its fiber internet network.The utility says the service offers equal upload and download speeds, with no data caps or contracts.Customers who sign up by March 31st will be entered into a drawing to win a JBL Clip speaker.Officials say the expansion marks a major step in providing mode...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday.Much of the meeting focused on early discussions about the county’s upcoming budget and a potential property tax increase.County Mayor Gary Davis distributed budget request packets to commissioners, outlining millions of dollars in proposed spending increases from various departments. The increases are what county government departments are asking the co...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Clearwater Road and Congress Parkway in Athens, Tennessee, on Monday.First responders transported that person to a local trauma center, according to the Athens Police Department. They say the person’s injuries were not life-threatening.Police say the pedestrian stepped into the path of an oncoming vehicle on Monday morning, March 16, 2026....  Read More

From News Channel 9: A defense attorney has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Sweetwater Police Chief Eddie Byrum over comments and videos he posted on social media about a controversial hunting case.Attorney Matthew Rogers claims the police chief trespassed on private property while recording one of the videos and made statements he says were misleading about Rogers’ clients.The dispute stems fro...  Read More

From News 12: Bradley Central basketball star Kimora Fields has been named Tennessee’s Gatorade Player of the Year.Fields helped lead the Bearettes back to the state tournament this season.During the regular season, she averaged 32 points, eight rebounds, and three steals per game.Fields also scored more than 3,000 points during her high school career and maintains a 4.0 grade point average....  Read More

The SPCA of Bradley County has found a home for its new animal shelter.The organization was the winning bidder on a commercial property at 111 Industrial Way Southwest in Cleveland. The site includes a 4,900 square foot building on one acre.On Tuesday, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals approved the zoning change needed for the project to move  forward.A title search is underway, and the SPCA e...  Read More

From TN.gov: The Tennessee Department of Treasury is encouraging Tennesseans to check ClaimItTN.gov for missing money after businesses and organizations across the state turned over an additional $248.6 million in unclaimed property so far since July 1, 2025.Tennesseans may soon receive a letter from the Department notifying them they have unclaimed money. Each year, the Unclaimed Property Divisio...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A bill moving through the Tennessee legislature could soon end the twice-a-year clock change for residents across the state.House Bill 1300, filed by House Republican, Chris Todd, would require Tennessee to observe standard time year-round, eliminating the annual shift between daylight saving time in the spring and standard time in the fall.Todd says the legislation responds to ...  Read More

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened early Wednesday morning on Highway 64.Deputies say the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of Highway 64.Investigators say a pedestrian was first struck by an unknown black vehicle that may have significant front-end damage. That vehicle left the scene.Authorities say the injured person was still a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Multiple people are now facing charges after an investigation revealed drug activity at a “Dirt Dynasty” home in Tellico Plains.Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones says his deputies, alongside the 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, obtained a warrant to search a home on Belcher Loop in the Rafter community on Tuesday, March 10.He says the...  Read More

From WATE News 6 Knoxville: Former Tennessee First Lady Martha Carolyn Swanson Sundquist has died at the age of 88. Sundquist served as Tennessee’s first lady from 1995 to 2003 during the two terms of her husband, former Governor Don Sundquist.She was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1937 and graduated from Augustana College before marrying Don Sundquist in 1959.During her time as first lady, she suppo...  Read More

From News Channel 9: McMinn County is one of several in East Tennessee where health officials are raising the alarm about a drug linked to more than a dozen overdoses.Officials say the drug, N-propionitrile chlorphine, also known as cychlorphine, appeared in nine overdose deaths between late October and December.As of mid-January, the substance had been associated with seven additional deaths.Auth...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: For Colt Maughon, a senior at Cleveland High School, a long-held dream is becoming reality. The standout student and leader has received appointments to the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy and the United States Coast Guard Academy. After careful consideration, Mr. Maughon has accepted his appointment to the Naval Academy, where he plans to pu...  Read More

From News Channel 9: There are new safety concerns from some Cleveland residents centering around a property with a history of complaints and 911 calls regarding possible illegal burning.Documents we obtained from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) show several attempts to contact the property owner.Those documents say they were alerted to a complaint of illegal burnin...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Opening day at Erlanger Park is just weeks away, and while the stadium itself is nearing completion, development around the new ballpark is still in its early stages.Hamilton County commissioners toured the stadium Tuesday to see the progress ahead of the Chattanooga Lookouts’ scheduled opening day on April 14.Jason Freier, managing owner of the Chattanooga Lookouts, said the to...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday.County Mayor Gary Davis read a statement in which he thanked the community for the outpouring of love and support after his son’s passing. Commissioner Milan Blake invited the public to this weekend’s production of 1776, The Musical, a benefit fundraiser for the Art Is Here Partnership.The musical is March 12th-15th at the Lee University Dixon Center.The...  Read More

Cleveland leaders are moving forward with plans for a new indoor aquatic center and are asking the public for more input before a state grant application is submitted.City officials say they are applying for a 3.5 million dollar Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant through the state.The money would help pay for the natatorium portion of a larger indoor sports and entertainment complex planned at ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A multi-vehicle crash shut down both directions of Interstate 75 in Hamilton County Monday evening near the Scenic Overlook, north of Ooltewah.TDOT says the crash was reported around 7:13 p.m. near mile marker 15.6.Emergency crews responded to the scene, but it is unknown how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone was hurt....  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Department of Education renewed Education Freedom Scholarships for nearly all current voucher recipients, according to records obtained by Local 3. For the 2026-2027 school year, 18,644 students currently enrolled in the program applied. The department reports 99% of currently enrolled students applied for renewal.For the 2026-2027 school year, 18,644 students curr...  Read More

From News Channel 9: According to the National World War II Museum, there are a little more than 45,000 WWII veterans still living in this country.Less than point 5% of those who served in the war are here with us in this area.One of those veterans, Robert Moore, was recently honored by the VA.Moore served in Italy during WWII.Moore told us back in 2017 that he was injured a couple of times, but r...  Read More

UPDATE: Wacker says there was a “chemical release and fire” at their Charleston, TN facility on Friday, March 6.According to Stephan Fellner, a site manager at the facility, it happened shortly after 2:00pm. "There was a chemical release at the site, but it was well below the reportable limits, so everyone was safe at all points of time. We appreciate our Bradley County partners for the assistance...  Read More

From WKRN Nashville: Tennessee lawmakers are considering a proposal that would ban kratom products across the state.House Bill 1649 would make it illegal to sell, possess, or distribute kratom in Tennessee.Supporters of the bill say the substance poses growing health risks and point to overdose deaths and addiction concerns.During testimony at the state capitol, a mother shared the story of her 27...  Read More

The Tennessee Republican Party has removed 22 candidates statewide from the May 5th primary ballot, including three candidates in Bradley County.Party bylaws require Republican candidates to have voted as a Republican in three of the last four primaries, be active in the party, and pay a qualifying fee.The candidates removed locally are County Commission candidate Ron Calfee, School Board candidat...  Read More

The Cleveland Police Department is still investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that happened shortly before 9:00 a.m. Thursday on North Keith Street.Investigators say a vehicle traveling southbound crossed the median and struck a vehicle heading northbound.After the initial crash, the vehicle continued and hit a trailer being pulled by another vehicle.Police say the crash may have been caused ...  Read More