From Local 3 News: Volkswagen Chattanooga workers could break with the United Auto Workers, if a newly launched petition succeeds.This comes after months of stalled contract negotiations between the union and the automaker, following workers' vote to join the union in April 2024. The petition calls for employees to take their raise "without all the drama," and decertify the union. If 30% of union ...  Read More

From Cleveland City Schools: Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce that E.L. Ross Elementary and Candy’s Creek Cherokee Elementary have been named Tennessee Reward Schools, the state’s highest recognition for student achievement and growth.This designation celebrates exceptional academic progress and reflects the dedication of teachers, staff, students, and families who work together each da...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday.Cleveland City Council is moving toward taking full ownership of the city’s traffic lights.Currently, Cleveland Utilities owns most traffic lights, but the city expects to save $1.4 million over ten years by transitioning ownership. City staff will present a final plan in March.Maintenance options are still under review, including continuing to work with Cl...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: United Healthcare has terminated negotiations with Bradley Medical Center and Vitruvian Health for a separate contract.Hospital officials said, "As a result, a new agreement is unlikely during this open enrollment period."Bradley Medical issued this statement:What This Means for Patients:Emergency Care Is Always Covered by all insurers when minutes matter. If you believe it’...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission held a work session this week.Mayor Gary Davis announced salary increases for the Bradley County Fire Department, funded through savings from unfilled vacancies. Four positions are currently vacant, with two more expected to open in January. These six vacancies represent an estimated $76,000 in savings, which the mayor redistributed as salary increases. Effective Dece...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Two men are still at large after robbing and shooting a man near the 1900 block of E 33rd Street Saturday night.Chattanooga police say the incident happened just before 10:00pm.First responders found the victim at a gas station on Rossville Boulevard with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.He told officers that he had been communicating with someone on Facebook, and when he arr...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Six people are in the hospital after a "chemical exposure incident" at the Cleveland Mars Wrigley plant Friday morning, according to Bradley County official Adam Lewis.Just after 9:00am, emergency crews responded to 3500 Peerless Road NW, where medical personnel evaluated seven people on scene. Medics treated and released one of the patients at the scene."At this time, there is ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A juvenile is recovering after falling off a float and getting run over during the Cleveland Christmas parade Saturday night.The Bradley County Sheriff's Office said it took place in the parking lot of Bradley Central High School, where the parade started.The participant, whose identity has not been released, was riding on the float, but fell off as it was making a low-speed tur...  Read More

Bradley Central High School and Charleston Elementary have been named Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education.This is the state’s highest recognition for schools, honoring exceptional student growth.Bradley County Schools Superintendent Dr. Linda Cash credited the achievement to teachers, staff, students, and families.Principals from both schools praised their school communities fo...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University’s School of Theology & Ministry and School of Music will present Lessons and Carols on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in The Lee University Chapel. This annual event is an interactive service that unites biblical lessons with Christmas music.  “Lessons and Carols is a tradition adapted from England that focuses attention on Scripture reading and carols associ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Authorities say all three people killed in Thursday’s wrong-way crash on I-75 in Whitfield County were inside the suspect’s vehicle, and investigators are still working to learn more about the driver.As of now, all lanes have reopened on I-75.According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened when the driver was seen weaving in and out of traffic a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Bradley County Director of Schools, Linda Cash, Ph.D., says bedbugs were discovered in a classroom at Bradley Central High School this week.Administrators closed the classroom, as well as another one out of precaution, but school is still scheduled to operate as normal in other rooms.Although a professional exterminator found no signs of an infestation, parents of all studen...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Meigs County Jail was decertified Wednesday afternoon after state officials determined that recently approved repair plans would not bring the facility up to minimum Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) standards.The decertification came less than 24 hours after the Meigs County Commission voted to repair the current jail rather than pursue construction of a new facility. L...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A large natural gas main leak on Spring Place Road has impacted travel in the area, Bradley County Fire and Rescue says.Emergency crews, utility partners, and law enforcement are working between Durkee Road and Broomfield Road to secure the area while repair continues.Authorities say there is no immediate threat to surrounding homes, but people nearby may notice the smell of nat...  Read More

The Mainstreet Cleveland Annual Christmas Parade is coming up this Saturday, December 6, at 6 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, several roads will be temporarily closed for the public through the end of the parade. This includes portions of Third Street, Ocoee Street, Broad Street, Inman Street, and Keith Street. See the Downtown Cleveland Christmas Parade Route below to plan accordingly.   ...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Cleveland State Community College invites the public to the Holiday concert, “Christmas Magic,” presented by Cleveland State’s choir, Vocal Rhapsody, and the school’s Choir Club on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. in the George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center auditorium on the Cleveland campus.  Both modern and traditional songs will be performed, including traditional carols...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Tennessee has secured a major federal investment to advance next-generation nuclear energy. Governor Bill Lee announced Tuesday that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has been awarded a $400 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to support development of the nation’s first small modular reactor at the Clinch River Site.“Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone for...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Bonnaroo released its 2026 festival lineup on Tuesday, with some big names including Skrillex, The Neighbourhood, Noah Kahan and Kesha. Bonnaroo will take place June 11-14, 2026. The festival is held each summer on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 5, 2025. Four-day general admission tickets start at $389, and one-day tickets s...  Read More

More than $14,000 was raised on Day 1 of Mix 104.1’s 55th Annual Empty Stocking Fund campaign!The campaign kicked off Monday morning with a live broadcast from the Church of God International Headquarters in Cleveland.Last year’s effort raised a record-breaking $232,886, and this year’s goal is to top that by one dollar.The Empty Stocking Fund helps provide Christmas presents for about 1,500 child...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday.In committee updates, Commissioner Tim Mason announced that the Road Committee meeting originally scheduled for this week has been postponed to January.Commissioner Denny Collins said the Legal and Legislative Committee will meet today, December 2nd at 11:30 a.m.Commissioner Milan Blake reported that the Finance Committee met earlier in the day and made ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: The Cleveland Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Alana, a beloved member of the force who served the community for eight years.K9 Alana joined the department in 2016 and served through 2024, becoming a familiar face in the Community Relations Unit. Officers say she was known for her bright spirit, wagging tail, and dedication to keeping Cleveland’s residents an...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Several new laws take effect at the beginning of the year in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.Here's a quick summary of what you can expect:TennesseeIn Tennessee, hemp businesses will likely be affected by new regulations governing hemp-derived products.Under a new agreement, though, companies that hold "legacy" licenses issued before December 31, will continue op...  Read More

Mix 104.1 and MixTV will kick off the Empty Stocking Fund today! You can listen live starting at 7 AM this morning or watch a replay of the kick-off event on MixTV.tv. The event will take place at the Church of God World Headquarters. The Empty Stocking Fund helps provide Christmas presents for about 1,500 children in our community each year. Donations can be dropped off during the live broadcast ...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University will host the third annual Cleveland TUBACHRISTMAS in Pangle Hall on Lee’s campus on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. Members of the community, as well as middle schoolers, high schoolers and college students, are invited to participate.     “We will bring together tuba and euphonium players of all ages to spread the Christmas spirit,” said Dr. Jesse McConnell, dir...  Read More