For a short and sweet hike to the beach, I would consider wearing water shoes that can also be used for hiking, especially if ...

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Franklin E. “Pete” Rolston died on June 10, 2025, at the age of 91. Pete Rolston arrived in Chattanooga in 1964 after graduation from Georgia Tech University and service with the US Army Corps ...

Pop-up thunderstorms created a flash flooding incident at the Pocket Wilderness hiking area Sunday evening. Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department was notified at 6 p.m. of a water emergency at the ...

Thunderstorms created unexpected flooding in the Pocket Wilderness and North Chickamauga Creek State Park areas on Sunday.

According to HGTV, the best mid-sized cities in Tennessee are Chattanooga, ranked No. 11 overall, and Knoxville ranked No. 15. Both cities are in East Tennessee, a region renowned for its stunning ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

To get a break from the Tennessee heat, head to this unsung state park near Chattanooga that has plenty of rafting thrills ...

Chattanooga is the best place to take a staycation in Tennessee, according to WalletHub. Cincinnati is the best U.S. city for staycations. Do you think you need to leave Tennessee to have a good ...

Dr. Marilyn Jo Rogers, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.

From mythical winds to desert nomads, Volkswagen has a habit of picking strange names for its compacts, sedans, and SUVs.

For a Tennessee state park that is easy to reach from Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, head to this spot with plenty of hiking, camping, and swimming.