The City of Cleveland says a public visioning session on Sept. 18 drew community input on a proposed indoor sports, events, and aquatics center.Sports Facilities Companies presented early concepts and gathered feedback on amenities, layout, and programming.Residents emphasized aquatics features, fitness options, youth sports, and flexible event space; Mayor Kevin Brooks highlighted the importance ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Cleveland State Community College (CSCC) is responding to the results of an audit by the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s office.The audit centers on fiscal period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024."The auditors issued an unmodified opinion indicating the college’s financial statements are free of material misstatements,” CSCC said in the response.Though the audit pr...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A man has been arrested for fatally shooting a bar owner in Athens, Tennessee early Saturday morning, according to McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy. Several law enforcement agencies were still on the scene of Double C Bar in Athens into the early hours of the morning. Sheriff Guy says a suspect, who they identified as 24-year-old William Sullivan, had been in an altercation with a ...  Read More

Bradley County Schools just announced a new clear bag policy that will take effect this Thursday, September 25, at all athletic events. Officials say this move is designed to strengthen safety for students, families, and fans.Director of Schools Dr. Linda Cash, along with Safety and Security Director Zech Pike and Operations Supervisor Johnny Mull, shared details of the policy during an interview ...  Read More

From Fox 17: Former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison following public corruption convictions.Judge Eli Richardson sentenced Casada on Tuesday, also imposing a $30,000 fine and one year of supervised release.The defense wanted probation, while the government pushed for a five-year sentence, but Judge Eli Richardson settled on three ye...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: A roof leak caused ceiling tiles to fall at Chattanooga Airport's air traffic control tower and forced controllers to move to an off-site location to work.The repair work was completed on Tuesday afternoon, and controllers were able to return to the tower.PREVIOUS STORY: A leak from recent storms caused two ceiling tiles to fall at the air traffic control tower at Chatta...  Read More

From Local 3 News: A coach at Rhea County High was arrested on Friday for public intoxication after he was banned from school property.The arrest report says on September 19, deputies were called to the football stadium at Rhea County High over a report that Jon Lovingood was being disruptive as he walked behind members of the school band during the game.After arriving, deputies learned from admin...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Marking a significant milestone for its operations, the Dalton Police Department dedicated its new Property and Evidence facility on Monday, replacing an overcrowded space at the Police Services Center. The project, funded by the 2020 SPLOST, was marked with a symbolic ribbon cutting using crime scene tape.The new building on Jones Street features more than 3,000 evidence bays, ...  Read More

The Bradley County Commission met yesterday. Although the commission had no items on the agenda, several items were discussed. 7th District Commissioner, Josh Rogers, congratulated the 2025 Bradley Central High School Hall of Fame Class, which includes Bradley County Commissioner Louie Alford, Martha Frazier, Steve Gibson, Turner Jackson, Tom Johnson, and Brenda Lawson.Hopewell Elementary School g...  Read More

The Cleveland City Council met yesterday. The Council spent much of yesterday’s meeting asking questions and getting feedback from employees on the city’s new compensation plan. The plan was proposed as a result of a study completed by Evergreen Solutions. Evergreen was hired by the City of Cleveland to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Emails were  recently sent to employees about ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: September 21 through September 27 is national Child Passenger Safety Week.This is a national campaign focused on helping parents make sure their children are riding safely every time they are in the car.The Tennesee Highway Safety Office reminds drivers to keep kids safe on the road by using the right car seat and making sure it is properly installed.Check your child's car seat,...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Polk County is celebrating the grand opening of Ocoee River State Park, formerly part of Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River Park on Saturday. The stand alone park can now focus on its natural resources, expanding services, community needs.Ocoee River State Park provides access to over 17 miles of river for all levels of paddling.The grand opening marks 61 Tennessee state parks, and i...  Read More

From TN.gov: Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.6%, seven-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August was unchanged from the previous month. The rate was also 3.6% in August 2024.Tennessee’s unemployment rate continu...  Read More

From News Channel 9: As a motorcyclist lay in the middle of a McMinn County road with injuries from a collision that had just happened, a passing SUV ran over and killed him, and then drove off.After a months-long investigation, police in Athens now say the driver of that SUV is facing charges.57-year-old Phillip Oswalt was killed at the intersection of Redfern Drive and Congress Parkway in the ea...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Blood Assurance says its O-negative blood supply has dropped to a critical 1–2-day level and is urging donors to give.O-negative is the universal blood type, often used in emergencies and trauma cases. To encourage donations, all O-negative donors will receive a $25 e-gift card. Through the end of September, every donor will also be entered to win a $500 gift card.As the primary...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic.As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will temporarily close the I-24 East entrance ramp from South Terrace, ...  Read More

From Local 3 News: UPDATE: Volkswagen Chattanooga has proposed their "best, final offer" to the United Auto Workers Local 42 after nearly a year of bargaining.A spokesperson for the company says, “Last best offer really makes it clear to our employees and the UAW that we have reached our limit. We cant put anymore on the table, this is it.. Its making it clear where we stand in the process.”Here a...  Read More

From Local 3 News: Bradley County high school students who are participating in criminal justice programs got a donation from the sheriff's office to further their training.Sheriff Steve Lawson says two patrol vehicles were donated to the programs, with one going to Bradley Central High and the other to Walker Valley High.Instead of the vehicles being scrapped, they were repurposed to be used as t...  Read More

From the Chattanoogan: Lee University’s School of Music will present the Faculty Gala featuring Lee’s vocal and instrumental faculty on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Pangle Hall.  "The Faculty Gala is always the highlight of the year for the School of Music,” said Dr. Lenena Brezna, associate professor of voice at Lee and event coordinator. “It is a wonderful opportunity to share our outstan...  Read More

Cleveland Police are investigating a break-in at Ed’s Cycles on Keith Street early Tuesday morning.Officers responding to a business alarm found the front door busted out. Four motorcycles were stolen during the burglary.Police obtained video of the incident but were unable to locate the suspects or the motorcycles. Detectives are continuing the investigation....  Read More

From Fox 17: Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada’s top aide, Cade Cothren, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.A judge ruled that only about $52,000 in fraudulent state reimbursements would be considered in the case.Cothren must self-report unless granted an appeal bond. Casada will be sentenced next week. Both men were convicted in May of using political influence to profit through a...  Read More

Bradley Medical Center has announced its first-ever Board of Managers.The new board will help guide the hospital’s growth, workforce development, and expansion of healthcare in Bradley County.Alan Smith, longtime banker and community volunteer, has been named chairman. Other members include leaders from the business, nonprofit, and medical fields.Hospital leaders say this is a major step toward a ...  Read More

From News Channel 9: Polk County Schools says they are committed to keeping every student safe after 2 separate threats made against schools in the last few days.A student at Benton Elementary School in Polk County has been suspended after reportedly threatening to bring a gun to school.That comes after a rumor was spread around Polk County High School about a student having a gun. Law enforcement...  Read More

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and the Cleveland City Police Department are partnering with the Bradley Prevention Coalition Resource Hub to better connect residents with local services.Deputies will now have access to a 24/7 referral hub to connect individuals with case management, support, and resources.In a release, the sheriff’s office says this partnership will help build a safer and str...  Read More