From TN.gov: Tennessee’s unemployment rate held firm at 3.4% for the third month in a row, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September was unchanged from the previous two months and down one-tenth of a percentage point from a year ago. Before July, the last time Tennessee posted an unemployment rate of 3.4% or lower was in July 2024.

The state’s rate remains well below the U.S. rate, which was 4.2% last month.

Over the past year, Tennessee employers added 28,400 nonfarm jobs. The largest gains were in the leisure and hospitality sector, followed by the healthcare and social assistance sector, and state government.

Over the month, total nonfarm employment increased by 2,500 jobs, with the biggest increases in leisure and hospitality; professional, scientific, and technical services; and government.

TDLWD has compiled an analysis of the September 2026 unemployment data.

One year ago, Gov. Bill Lee launched TNWorks, a collaborative effort among six state agencies to provide Tennessee employers with customized solutions to meet their workforce needs. TNWorks has already served 6,300 employers in its first year.

Now comes the TNWorks Talent Accelerator, an initiative designed to expand access to training, create jobs, and increase wages across Tennessee.

The new TNTalent program is part of the accelerator. With TNTalent, Tennessee-based employers can tap into $5 million in federal funding to support workforce development in three high-demand industries: nuclear energy, AI infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.

Employers interested in learning more can visit TNWorks.com for additional information or to request a meeting.

Tennessee will release September 2026 county unemployment data on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CDT.

From Local 3 News: Several traffic restrictions and road closures are planned in Dalton today, October 16, as President Donald Trump visits the Dalton Municipal Airport.

According to Whitfield County officials, a portion of Airport Road will be completely closed to traffic while the president is at the airport. The closure will begin at the intersection of Keith Mill Road and Airport Road and extend to the Murray County line, beyond the airport.

Officials expect the closure to last between noon and 5:00pm, although an exact time frame has not been announced.

Parking will also be prohibited along Airport Road, including on the roadway, shoulders, and county easements. Cars parked in restricted areas will be towed. Parking will also be prohibited on roads connecting to Airport Road, including side streets and their shoulders.

Airport Road SE, located behind the Dalton Municipal Airport, will be closed for the entire day Friday.

Officials also warn that weapons are prohibited in vehicles upon arrival at the event.

Anyone found with a weapon will be escorted off the property on foot and will not be allowed to access their vehicle until the event concludes.

Officials say they are coordinating with multiple agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, to help ensure the safety of those attending the presidential visit.

For those who plan on attending the rally, the Secret Service has a list of items that are prohibited to bring.

From News Channel 9: Rhea County residents are getting their first look at what a proposed nuclear facility could mean for their community, including the possibility of long-term radioactive waste storage.

Last month, Rhea County commissioners began discussing whether the county should explore becoming part of a proposed Nuclear Life-cycle Innovation Campus.

The main campus could be located in Oak Ridge, with satellite locations used to store nuclear materials.

State officials say no location has been selected, and discussions are still in the early stages.

Residents have raised concerns about earthquakes, groundwater, Watts Bar Lake, transportation, and emergency services.

Future meetings with TVA officials will take place for citizens to ask questions.

From Local 3 News: Early voting officially opened in Tennessee on Wednesday.

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Senator Marsha Blackburn held a small rally in Chattanooga on Wednesday.

Blackburn spoke alongside Greg Vital, Senator Bo Watson and other Republican candidates.

Blackburn shared her campaign strategy moving forward now that early voting has started.
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“Voter contact, making certain people get to the polls. They know what our message is. We need them to go to the polls,” Blackburn said.

Still, Blackburn declines a debate against her opponents, Jerri Green, David Hatley and Lauren Pinkston.

The Senator told Local 3’s Katie Clark Wagner her first plan of action if elected Governor.

“We are going to do a Tennessee Doge. We are going to root out waste and fraud in the state budget. We're going to eliminate positions that are not filled. We are going to eliminate programs that have outlived their usefulness. We're going to review contracting policies, and we are going to review how the state gives grants to nonprofits,” she said.

Blackburn’s challenger Democrat Jerri Green also shared her plan with Local 3 News.
Source: Green for Governor

“On day one, Jerri Green will take immediate executive action to deliver direct relief to working families by clearing the state's childcare waitlist, eliminating predatory medical debt for over 100,000 Tennesseans, and using untapped funds to secure housing stability.

Her legislative and executive focus will center on fully funding our public schools, not private voucher schemes, protecting reproductive freedom, and replacing corporate monopolies with expert, science-driven leadership. Tennesseans are ready for a governor who stops playing political games and starts delivering results from day one,” Green’s team said in a statement to Local 3.

Early voting in Tennessee will last until Thursday, October 29, 2026.

From Local 3 News: The 20th annual walking tour of the historic Fort Hill Cemetery presented by Lee University is set to return to Cleveland on Sunday, Oct. 25.

To commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary, Lee University and Cleveland State student volunteers will lead walking tours of select gravesites where reenactors will portray families who helped organize the Cleveland centennial celebration in 1876, including William and Ann Cate, Jesse and Mollie Cleveland, Simeon and Frances Gaut, William and Julia McKamy, Gilmore and Elizabeth Newell, John and Mary Ramsey, Robert and Ann McNelley, and Andrew and C.A. White.



Lee University will present the 20th annual Walking Tour of the historic Fort Hill Cemetery Oct. 25.

Lee history majors completing their senior-year capstone experience will serve as tour guides. As part of a public history project, students research the historical figures, write the tour guidebook, and dress in period costumes to bring to life the early residents and history of the community.

"I am excited to join in the tradition of sharing local history with the residents of Cleveland and Bradley County," said Chloe Sabo, a senior history major from Scipio Center, New York. "The tour helps all of us understand the men and women who were influential in making Cleveland the city it is today."

Tours begin at 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and last about 75 minutes. A new group starts the tour every 15 minutes with the last leaving shortly after 6 p.m.

Guests should park at the Cleveland Christian Fellowship at 695 South Ocoee Street and ride the shuttle to and from the tour site.

At the cemetery, guests will purchase guidebooks that serve as their tickets to the tour. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for students and free for children under 12.

From Local 3 News: The City of Athens is preparing to celebrate the opening of Oostanaula Commons—a new stormwater management and recreational facility.

Oostanaula Commons is located along Oostanaula Creek, with several nearby attractions, including the Ingleside Recreational Complex, public library, several trails and more.

Athens officials describe Oostanaula Commons as combining stormwater infrastructure with recreational and educational opportunities.

The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, October 22, at 4:00pm.

Celebrations will take place at the on-site pavilion. Organizers will also be doing educational giveaways through the city’s recycling and stormwater programs.

The ribbon-cutting will take place just before the annual trick-or-treat event at Wetlands Trail. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes and participate in activities across the street, including a costume contest.

The city began construction on the commons in January 2026, with funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. Officials say the project turned a flood-prone property into a public space connecting water, land and people.

However, the main purpose of Oostanaula Commons is to improve the health of the adjacent creek.

The City of Athens explained how it works:

“The facility functions as a dry detention basin, allowing excess stormwater to temporarily collect during periods of elevated streamflow. By slowing the movement of water through the creek, the facility helps reduce streambank erosion and sediment accumulation, protecting water quality while providing additional flood mitigation benefits.”

The area now also includes a walking trail, native landscaping, and a pavilion and overlook area, along with educational environmental- and health-focused signage.

The land was previously owned by Mayfield Dairy, with the McMinn County Economic Development Authority helping with acquisition.

From Local 3 News: OCT. 14, 2026, UPDATE: Tennessee OSHA (TOSHA) confirmed it is investigating a workplace incident at the Amaero facility in Cleveland that sent an employee to the hospital Tuesday.

According to Bradley County spokesman Adam Lewis, the incident involved a small blast in a confined room inside the plant. Material ignited, burning the top of the employee’s hand.

The employee was taken by ambulance to Erlanger in Chattanooga.

TOSHA says it is aware of the October 13 incident and has started an investigation.

The agency also confirmed also confirmed it is still investigating previous incidents at the facility, which were on May 13, 16, and the 26 of this year.

TOSHA says one inspection remains open and covers three separate incidents.



An employee was taken to the hospital after a small blast at the Amaero Plant in Cleveland on Tuesday, according to Bradley County spokesman Adam Lewis.

The incident happened in a confined room inside the plant and involved the ignition of material, Lewis said.

The employee suffered a burn to the top of his hand and was transported by ambulance to Erlanger in Chattanooga.

No additional details about the incident have been released.

Early voting for the November general election begins today, October 14, in Tennessee.

Voters can cast their ballots at four locations in Bradley County: OCI on Urbane Road, the Bradley County Election Office on Broad Street, the Northeast Recreation Center on Berry Street, and the Bradley County Fire-Rescue Training Center on Dalton Pike.

Early voting runs through Thursday, October 29.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For questions, contact the Bradley County Election Office at 423-728-7115.

See a sample ballot HERE.

From Local 3 News: A Cleveland, TN, nonprofit is helping people recover after Hurricane Isaias tore through the southeastern U.S.

Operation Compassion helps with disaster relief and is currently providing support for crews in Pensacola, FL, and delivering “Blessing Boxes” to residents.

"We're talking wet wipes, we're talking deodorant, or things like shaving kits, shampoo…just some things that they can help them for the next several days until their power's restored, until they can get out,” explained Steven Allen, vice president of disaster relief for Operation Compassion. "Still, in several neighborhoods, people are unable even to get out of the neighborhood just because of all the trees that have fallen."

The nonprofit says it tries to help people during any major storm or natural disaster.
For anyone who wants to support their work, the organization says tarps and financial donations help the most.

Find more information and donate online on Operation Compassion’s website.

The Bradley County Board of Education approved Christmas bonuses for all district employees during its meeting Tuesday evening.

Full-time employees will receive $750, while part-time employees will receive $375. The bonuses, totaling nearly one million dollars, will be included in December paychecks.

The district also announced an $11.4 million federal GEAR UP grant, shared with Polk and Meigs counties, to support students over seven years. The program will provide academic assistance, career exploration, and college preparation.

Board members also approved moving forward with a new esports facility and Junior Achievement Inspiration Hub at the PIE Center, along with a construction management contract for Bradley Central High School’s new science wing.

The board also discussed a $50,000 reduction in county funding for Bradley Central’s track project, bringing the available budget to $1.8 million.

In other business, the board approved the district’s 2028–2029 school calendar and recognized Dr. Elizabeth Kaylor as Tennessee’s Supervisor of the Year.

From Local 3 News: Cleveland Police arrested a Hixson man after he was found walking naked on a street over the weekend, according to an affidavit.

Bradley County deputies responded near Inman Street, where they found David Robey completely nude and holding a brown bottle, authorities said.

According to the report, Robey was not attempting to cover himself. When asked why he was walking around naked, he reportedly told officers he was “doing the Lord’s work.”

Authorities also said Robey was able to answer basic questions from law enforcement.

Robey faces one charge of indecent exposure.

The Cleveland City Schools Board of Education reviewed student achievement scores, approved new curriculum plans, and recognized outstanding students during Monday night’s meeting.

School officials reported improvements in third-grade reading proficiency, increasing from 34.5 percent to 39.6 percent. However, the district said it fell short of its goal, and that middle school students are continuing to struggle with reading and math scores.

To address those concerns, the district is expanding tutoring opportunities, adjusting classroom instruction, and providing additional academic support.

The board also approved its Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement plan, which outlines goals for improving student performance.

In other business, the board approved a human trafficking prevention and awareness plan, along with an updated family life curriculum. Parents will be notified before instruction and can opt their children out of family life lessons.

The board also approved grant-funded improvements to the Denning Center.

Cleveland High School students received special recognition after the number of Advanced Placement Scholars increased from just 10 four years ago to 47 this year.

The Bradley County Commission discussed broadband expansion, rezoning requests, and concerns over development during Monday’s work session.

Volunteer Energy Cooperative officials announced plans to bring high-speed fiber internet to more than 1,100 additional Bradley County homes currently without adequate service.

The federally funded project is expected to be completed by August 2028.

Mayor Gary Davis also announced that the state comptroller has approved the county’s 2026-2027 budget.

The commission reviewed two rezoning requests, one on Waterlevel Highway for commercial use and another on Benton Pike for residential use. Both will be considered at next Monday’s voting session.

Commissioners also discussed renewing employee health insurance with Cigna for 2027, with premiums increasing approximately four percent.

In other business, Mayor Davis proclaimed October 12th Brett Whitehead Day, recognizing 20 years of his sports show, Brett’s Picks, produced by Bradley Central High School students.

Officials also announced Charleston’s America 250 Veterans Day Parade, scheduled for November 11th at 11 a.m.

The Bradley County Commission will hold its next voting session Monday, October 19th, at noon.

From Local 3 News: A man was killed while riding the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, October 12.

NBC Affiliate 11 Alive reports that the man was ejected from the car while the ride was in motion.

Dozens of witnesses experienced the accident and were able to describe what they had seen to 11 Alive.

One witness said that their souvenir photo captured the moment the man was ejected. He also said the man “fell and hit the car three different times”.

Another couple who were there said they saw the whole thing and noted that park workers had double-checked their safety harness before the ride started.

The accident left some riders stuck on an incline while the park evacuated. The man who was killed was in a separate car ahead of them.

Six Flags has since issued a statement on the accident.

"We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected. The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.”

The exact cause of the accident is not yet known.

From Local 3 News: A traffic stop in Collegedale Friday morning led to the discovery of illegal drugs and a 4-year-old not properly secured in a child safety seat.

Chattanooga woman Callie Anne Hale, 42, is now facing multiple drug and child abuse charges, according to a release from the Collegedale Police Department.

A police officer pulled over Hale in the 8400 block of Apison Pike after seeing her vehicle drifting into other lanes of travel.

During the stop, police say Hale had methamphetamine, unlawfully possessed prescription medications, and drug paraphernalia. A 4-year-old child was also improperly secured inside the vehicle.

Now, she is charged with:

• Child abuse and neglect
• Possession of schedule II drug with intent
• Simple possession of Schedule II drug
• Simple possession of Schedule IV drug
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possesion of legend drugs
• Child restraint law
• Failure to maintain lane

At the time of her arrest, Hale was also facing pending felony drug possession and child endangerment charges in Hamilton County stemming from previous arrests, the Collegedale Police Department says.

She is scheduled to appear in Collegedale Municipal Court on Wednesday, December 9, and Hamilton County Criminal Court on Thursday, December 17.

Police Chief Jack Sapp says her arrest is the second time in a week that his officers intervened in a dangerous situation involving an “innocent child” on city streets. He did not provide more details about the first instance.

"Children depend on their parents and guardians to protect them, make responsible decisions, and put their safety first. When those responsibilities are ignored, the consequences can be devastating. That’s simply unacceptable. Our officers will continue doing everything within their power to hold offenders accountable, keep our streets safe, and protect those who are most vulnerable,” Chief Sapp stated.

From the Chattanooga Times Free Press (Read the full story HERE): Tennessee voters will decide next month whether judges should have expanded authority to deny bail to people accused of certain serious crimes.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number One will appear on the November general election ballot.

The amendment would allow judges to deny bail for defendants charged with offenses including second-degree murder, aggravated rape, terrorism, and aggravated rape of a child.

From Local 3 News (AP): A Tennessee death row inmate who survived a failed execution last month has been released from the hospital and returned to prison.

50-year-old Christa Pike is back at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, where she had been housed for 30 years.

Pike survived two doses of lethal injection drugs during her September 30th execution attempt.

She had been sentenced to death for the 1995 beating and stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer.

Pike was hospitalized following the failed execution and was placed on a ventilator. Her attorneys say she has since regained consciousness and is able to talk and walk with assistance.

She continues to receive medical care at the prison.

The Death Penalty Information Center says Pike is the first person known to survive after receiving lethal injection drugs during an execution.

The Tennessee Department of Correction has not explained what went wrong.

Governor Bill Lee has postponed the state’s only other scheduled execution this year and ordered a review of the incident.

The state’s prison chief has also resigned following the failed execution.

From Local 3 News: A man wanted in connection to a shooting in the Wolf Creek community Friday is now in custody following a SWAT arrest, according to the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office.

Rhea County deputies helped McMinn County deputies serve a warrant at the apartment of 49-year-old Ricky Lee Boggess.

Limited details are currently available about the shooting, but Local 3 News has reached out to McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy for more details.

RCSO’s SWAT Team successfully called Boggess out of the apartment, and the operation concluded without further incident, the agency states in a social media post.

Rhea County deputies arrested Boggess on McMinn County warrants for two felony charges: aggravated assault and felon in possession of a handgun. RCSO then transferred him to the custody of MCSO.

“The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance and support during this operation:

* Tennessee Highway Patrol
* Rhea County Office of Emergency Management
* Rhea Ambulance

We appreciate the coordination and cooperation between our local and state partners in helping ensure the safe and successful resolution of this operation.”

According to the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office website, Boggess' bond is $80,000.

We are working to learn more.

For decades, Chattanooga's riverfront has been the place for big events.

But now, it's getting a revamp to feel less like an event space and more like a place to enjoy every day.

"This is about creating a win-win for everyone," says Emily Mack, president & CEO of River City Company.

The Riverfront Parks project will bring new restaurants, public restrooms, shade, seating, and recreational activities.

Mack says the project is a public-private partnership.

The state is contributing $15 million, the city and county $5 million each, and River City Company raised more than $25 million privately.

Construction is expected to begin around mid-November and last about 18 months.

That has some event organizers concerned, especially after they say they expected a phased construction plan.

"We're not against the renovation. I don't want—just how you implement the renovation. That's the difference,” says Mickey McCamish, Friends of the Festival executive director.

McCamish says events like Riverfront Nights will have to find temporary homes in 2027.

"We do not anticipate any pause on any of those signature events. It might look a little bit different in 2027, but we're really excited to welcome them back to this incredible refreshed riverfront park in 2028,” says Mack.

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp says that temporary disruption is part of the tradeoff for a riverfront designed to serve the community year-round.

"You can't get positive change without there being some discomfort. There are going to be some people who have to move things around... for the short term, for the long-term benefit of the new project,” says Wamp.

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly says the riverfront is one of Chattanooga's greatest attractions.

Construction is expected to wrap up by late spring of 2028, just in time for Ironman, and the return of major events to a newly refreshed riverfront.

From Local 3 News: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a 25-year-old man from McMinn County has been indicted and arrested after a tip last year alleged he was involved in human trafficking.

According to a release from the agency, a McMinn County Grand Jury returned indictments for Exzayveon Smith on September 15, charging him with:

• Trafficking for commercial sex acts
• Money laundering

Authorities located him in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Wednesday, October 7.

The local police department arrested him and booked him into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman, Arizona.

The TBI says he is currently awaiting extradition to Tennessee, where he will be held on a $250,000 bond.

“Information about human trafficking and TBI’s efforts to address this type of crime can be found online at www.ITHasToStop.com. Anyone can report a suspected case of human trafficking by calling the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-855-55-TNHTH.”

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From Local 3 News: OCT. 8, 2026 | UPDATE: A trial date has been set for Darron Lee, the former NFL player charged with the murder of his girlfriend.

Lee appeared in court on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and was given a trial date for next year: September 27, 2027.

Lee is charged with the first-degree murder of Gabriella Perpetuo, whose cause of death was listed as a homicide with “multiple blunt force traumas.” He is also charged with tampering with evidence.

First responders arrived at an Ooltewah home where they found Perpetuo unconscious on February 5, 2026.

On September 14, the state filed several notices with the court, including one for Lee’s mental health and an insanity defense.

Lee has yet to file an insanity defense, but before they do so, the state must file a request for notification.

Lee’s attorney, Neal Pinkston, could not comment on whether or not his client intends to use insanity as a defense.

On Thursday, Judge Barry Steelman ordered the state to provide Lee with the evidence they have against him.

“The court put down an order that the paper discovery is to go with Mr. Lee and not to be removed from his presence throughout this entire time from today until till the conclusion of the trial,” said Pinkston.

Pinkston said prior to the October 8 hearing, the discovery Lee initially received had gone missing.

“I had delivered his discovery first on August 27th, and when I met with him last week, he was advised by the jail staff that his discovery was M.I.A.”

Prior to the trial, Lee will have a status hearing on April 8, 2027.

A missing person from Virginia was found dead at the bottom of a waterfall Thursday morning after authorities located their vehicle on a Signal Mountain trail.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the 900 block of Falling Water Trail Wednesday night after someone reported a suspicious vehicle.

Deputies determined the vehicle belonged to a missing person from Norfolk, Virginia, and began searching the area.

The search was suspended overnight because of darkness and safety concerns.

Search crews returned October 8, and found the person deceased at the bottom of a waterfall.

The person's identity is being withheld until family members are notified.

Several agencies assisted in the recovery operation, including Hamilton County STARS, the Hamilton County Cliff and Cave Rescue Team, Hamilton County EMS, the Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office, Tennessee State Park Rangers, and Walden's Ridge Fire Rescue.

HCSO says the information remains preliminary and no further details are available.

From Local 3 News: While Hurricane Isaias will bring dangerous conditions to the Gulf Coast, its impacts won’t stop there.

Isaias is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast Friday night, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. With fall break underway, if you’re traveling toward the Gulf, check the forecast before you go.

Here in the Tennessee Valley, we’ll stay quiet and warm today and Friday. By Saturday, Isaias will be moving quickly north, and its wind field will spread into our region.

The biggest concern here will be strong, gusty winds, especially across the plateau, southeast Tennessee, and into the mountains and foothills. Some higher elevations could see gusts over 60 mph, with even stronger winds possible in the mountains. Across the Valley, gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible, with higher gusts locally.

Heavy rain is also possible, especially across the plateau, southeast Tennessee, and southwest North Carolina. Some areas could pick up 1.5 to 3 inches, though the exact placement of the heaviest rain will depend on the storm track and how quickly it moves.

With strong winds, wet soils, and saturated ground, downed trees and power outages are likely. Now is a good time to prepare: charge your phones, have flashlights ready, and make sure you have what you need in case the power goes out.

From Local 3 News: A 17-year-old student at Southeast Whitfield High School is facing adult felony charges for terroristic threats after school administrators found a “disturbing message” written on the wall of the girls’ restroom.

Deputies arrested Madison Spring after their investigation on Wednesday, October 7, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office.

It started when the suspect herself reported finding a message written on the wall that “suggested” there would be a shooting at the school, WCSO stated.

School administrators notified law enforcement, who at the time did not believe the threat was credible, spokeswoman Kristina Horsley tells Local 3 News.

WCSO’s investigation then led them to discover that it was actually Spring who did the writing, the agency says.

As a precaution, there was an increased police presence on campus throughout the day, she says:

“The investigation has now concluded, and the situation has been resolved. The school day continued as normal, and there was no disruption to the safety of students or staff.

The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners whenever concerns are reported.”

Spring is currently being held in the Whitfield County Jail without bond.

We are working to learn more information.

From Local 3 News: The Remote Area Medical (RAM) free pop-up medical clinic will make a stop in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from October 17 to 18.

The clinic will take place at Notre Dame High School on Vermont Avenue, with doors opening at around 6:00am on Saturday, October 17.

Medical, dental and vision services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

All services are free and open to the public. RAM does not require patients to bring their identification or insurance.

Patients may need to choose between dental and vision services due to time constraints, but medical services will be available to all.

RAM says clinic capacity is often reached early in the day, particularly for dental and vision services. Once the clinic reaches capacity, additional patients will not be admitted.

They recommended patients arrive early in the morning before the clinic opens with their own food, water, medications and weather-appropriate clothing.

Bathrooms will be available at the parking site, which will open by 11:59pm on Friday, October 16.