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Children and adults at a swimming area in Chattanooga near open water during summer recreation
Local News

Doctors warn as child drowning deaths rise

Doctors and federal health officials say more children are drowning in the U.S., and they are urging families to use layers of protection around pools, lakes and rivers this summer.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 05
The Tivoli Theatre in downtown Chattanooga, where Billy Strings is set to headline the first reopening shows in October 2026.
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Billy Strings opens Tivoli's return in October 2026

Bluegrass artist Billy Strings will headline the first shows at Chattanooga's reopened Tivoli Theatre in October 2026, marking the public return of the renovated downtown venue.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 05
People gather outdoors in Chattanooga on July 4 during America 250 celebrations in summer heat.
Local News

Chattanooga marks America 250 amid heat, division

Chattanooga residents joined the United States on Saturday, July 4, in marking the nation's 250th birthday as officials warned of dangerous heat and national leaders urged unity.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 04
High school football players practice on a field in Chattanooga as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
Local News

Prep football countdown starts across several states

High school football schedules are taking shape for 2026, with practice and opening dates now set or changing in several states as teams and families plan the season ahead.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 04
Katie Perkins campaign appearance tied to the East Ridge Hamilton County school board race in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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Katie Perkins seeks East Ridge school board seat

Katie Perkins, an East Ridge native and college psychology instructor, is running for the Hamilton County school board seat representing the area in the August 6, 2026 election.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 03
People walking in hot summer weather during July 4 holiday conditions in Philadelphia
Local News

Eastern heat alters July 4 plans and travel

National Weather Service forecasts show dangerous heat across parts of the East for the holiday weekend, with some July 4 events canceled or changed.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 03
High school tennis and track athletes from Chattanooga area schools during spring competition in Chattanooga
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Chattanooga athletes earn 50-plus TSWA honors

More than 50 high school athletes from the Chattanooga area were named TSWA all-state honorees in tennis and track and field, giving local schools a broad showing in statewide recognition.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 03
Aerial view of Volkswagen's manufacturing campus at Enterprise South Industrial Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Local News

How Chattanooga landed Volkswagen at Enterprise South

Public records and company timelines show how state and local leaders assembled land, incentives and infrastructure to secure Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, a decision that still shapes jobs and growth today.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 02
Tennessee Volunteers Adidas apparel display associated with the University of Tennessee partnership announcement
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Tennessee starts 10-year Adidas partnership

The University of Tennessee and Adidas began a 10-year apparel partnership on Thursday, bringing new Vols and Lady Vols gear to stores and online as the 2026–27 season approaches.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 02
Federal courthouse in New York linked to the E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump civil case
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Carroll asks judge to enforce $5.8M Trump judgment

After the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take Donald Trump's appeal, writer E. Jean Carroll asked a federal judge in New York to require payment of a judgment tied to a 2023 jury verdict.

LocalBrief Staff · Jul 02