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2 weeks ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
UPDATE: Ringgold police say the suspect in a stolen flagpoles case has been identified. The man's name has not been released yet. Police say their investigation is continuing, and thanked those who helped identify the suspect. PREVIOUS STORY: Ringgold police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole flagpoles that are used to honor local veterans.
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2 weeks ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
UPDATE: Ringgold police say the suspect in a stolen flagpoles case has been identified. The man's name has not been released yet. Police say their investigation is continuing, and thanked those who helped identify the suspect. PREVIOUS STORY: Ringgold police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole flagpoles that are used to honor local veterans.
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2 weeks ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
Ringgold police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole flagpoles that are used to honor local veterans. Dash camera footage from the Ringgold Police Department shows a white truck with multiple flagpoles in its bed, parked on Cleveland Street near downtown Ringgold. The theft occurred just after 1:00 p.m. on June 2. Michael Schlote, a member of the Catoosa County Veterans Memorial Flag Committee, said this is extremely disappointing.
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2 weeks ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
A Northshore business is recovering after severe storms tore through the Tennessee Valley on Saturday evening, bringing sudden and damaging winds that left a trail of destruction in their wake. The vintage clothing store Electric Crocodile took a direct hit as the storm rolled through. Owner Michelle Kuffery said it all happened in an instant.
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2 weeks ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
A Northshore business is recovering after severe storms tore through the Tennessee Valley on Saturday evening, bringing sudden and damaging winds that left a trail of destruction in their wake. The Electric Crocodile took a direct hit as the storm rolled through. Owner Michelle Kuffery said it all happened in an instant.
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3 weeks ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
The United Way of Greater Chattanooga has released its United For ALICE report, highlighting the financial struggles of thousands of working families across Hamilton County and surrounding areas. ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, refers to households that earn above the federal poverty line but still cannot afford basic necessities like housing, childcare, food, transportation and healthcare.
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3 weeks ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
Some Hamilton County homeowners saw their property values rise by as much as 40% to 60% this year, leading to concerns about soaring property tax bills. But local leaders say that may not be the case. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and Assessor of Property Marty Haynes announced a proposed certified property tax rate of $1.51 per $100 of assessed value — the lowest in the county since 1941. “The certified tax rate for Hamilton County will drop,” Haynes said. “Currently, it’s $2.2373.
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1 month ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance and Thrive Regional Partnership, a Chattanooga-based organization, urges local drivers to consider alternative routes instead of relying solely on interstates like I-24 and I-75. The alternative route campaign aims to reduce congestion by promoting 13 different routes throughout the region. These options are designed to offer less stressful and potentially more enjoyable commutes.
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1 month ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
The state of Tennessee has submitted a letter of intent to potentially relocate the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute to Eastdale. This move comes after a 2024 investigation revealed that the current Moccasin Bend site cannot be expanded due to the presence of buried layers of historic materials.
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga along the Tennessee River.
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1 month ago | 
local3news.com | Leah Bolling
The state of Tennessee has submitted a letter of intent to potentially relocate the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute to Eastdale. This move comes after a 2024 investigation revealed that the current Moccasin Bend site cannot be expanded due to the presence of buried layers of historic materials. However, the letter of intent does not guarantee that Eastdale will become the hospital’s new home. It remains a possibility under consideration.
