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'At an all-time high': Tennessee sees record number of hands-free violations in 2025
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (117+ words) The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) issued a record number of hands-free citations in 2025, highlighting ongoing concerns about distracted driving across the state. According to the agency, troopers handed out 25, 561 citations for violations of Tennessee's hands-free law last year" the highest…...
USPS truck catches fire on Brainerd Road; no one hurt, no mail aboard
1+ week, 2+ day ago (159+ words) A United States Postal Service mail delivery truck caught fire on Brainerd Road on Tuesday, April 21. He says he grabbed a fire extinguisher and tried to put it out, but it seemed to be leaking gas: "There was no point....
UPDATE: Chattanooga City Council proposes ordinance to address parking issues at Battle Academy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (769+ words) UPDATE: A proposed parking ordinance in Chattanooga's Southside Cowart neighborhood is raising concerns among parents and staff at Battle Academy, who say it could make daily school routines more difficult. Battle Academy has just 46 parking spaces on campus, forcing many…...
2027 Volkswagen Atlas
3+ week, 3+ day ago (121+ words) Local 3 News Volkswagen unveils 2027 Atlas manufactured in Chattanooga Volkswagen says this second-generation Atlas has a bolder design, smarter technology and premium features. Decatur, TN man charged with second-degree murder after shooting in Meigs Co. Former Rep. Greene slams President Trump's…...
Ford recalls more than 400, 000 vehicles due to windshield wiper defect
3+ week, 3+ day ago (102+ words) Ford Motor Company has announced a recall on over 400, 000 vehicles due to windshield wiper arms breaking, causing the wipers to fail. The affected vehicles are: 2021-2023 - Navigator SUVs produced from October 25, 2021, to December 29 2022, 2021-2023 Expedition models built between October 25, 2021, and December 31, 2022 Super…...
Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant to build next-gen Atlas
3+ week, 3+ day ago (148+ words) Volkswagen unveiled its new 2027 Atlas SUV on March 31, debuting the vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. The Atlas is manufactured at Volkswagen's Chattanooga facility. Volkswagen says this second-generation Atlas has a bolder design, smarter technology and premium features....
UPDATE: One lane closed after crash on I-59 in Trenton
3+ week, 3+ day ago (71+ words) Local 3 News UPDATE: One lane has reopened as officials work to clear the scene of an overturned vehicle. PREVIOUS STORY: A traffic accident on I-59 Northbound in Trenton, Georgia, has shut down all lanes. An overturned vehicle is expected to create…...
Graco issues voluntary recall on select car seat models
3+ week, 4+ day ago (99+ words) Graco announced a voluntary recall on a limited number of Snug Ride Turn & Slide products due to structural issues that were identified during post-production testing. The recall only applies to the recent Snug Ride Turn & Slide product, and no other…...
NV: WOMEN REVVING UP IN AUTO INDUSTRY
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (140+ words) Local 3 News You probably don't see many women, if any, in the auto repair shop when you bring your car in. But a service manager at a shop in Las Vegas hopes there's a push to change that. 15-year-old student…...
(LKL) EXPENSIVE GAS SPIKES EV INTEREST, BUT NOT SALES
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (145+ words) local3news. com The surge in gas prices fueled by the war in Iran is driving an increased interest in electric vehicles. Marybel Gonzalez reports in a 3p ET package with Free Custom Lives from 3-7p ET. 15-year-old student shot teacher and then fatally…...