Plane Crashes on Chattanooga Roadway

A plane crashed on Shallowford Road Tuesday evening, narrowly missing nearby traffic. The two passengers aboard the single-engine aircraft sustained only minor injuries.

The Chattanooga Fire Department stated that the individuals are “very lucky to be alive.”

The engine reportedly failed, causing the plane to crash about half a mile from the Chattanooga Airport runway. A small fuel leak was also contained, as seen in a video of the damages.

As a result, Shallowford Road was closed overnight. The FAA is investigating the accident.

Cocke County Woes Continue From  Helene

Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene, cleanup efforts in Cocke County continue despite growing financial concerns.

“We’re looking at around $150 million in damages,” said Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis. “That figure only covers public infrastructure and doesn’t account for private housing losses.”

This $150 million estimate also excludes lost revenue. Rafting, one of the county’s key tourism attractions, has been significantly impacted, while many still await debris removal.

Mathis warned that the loss of tourism revenue will be felt in the months ahead.

List: Tennessee’s Hidden Places 

A new roundup of unusual things to do in the state features 158 options, ranging from the spooky to the historic to the just plain odd.

These include the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains, an opportunity only available for two weeks each June.

Other popular options include the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, featuring a boat ride in the nation’s largest underground lake, and the Bell Witch Cave in Adams, which folklore claims was the home of a famous witch. 

The list, from AtlasObscura, is put together in part by community recommendations. Check out the full list for your next adventure.

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➤ Collegedale: The local commissioner race ended in its first-ever tie between current Commissioner Debbie Baker and Billy Burnette, forcing the community to hold a special election or allow the commission to decide the winner. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Ice on the Landing is set to open as the city’s temporary ice skating venue returns to the Chattanooga Market beginning Sunday. (More)  

➤ Former University of Tennessee basketball star Dalton Knecht tied the NBA single-game rookie record with nine three-pointers in Tuesday night’s game for the Los Angeles Lakers. (See Video)

➤ Tennessee Titans star cornerback Chido Awuzie is set to return to practice “this week or next,” according to head coach Brian Callahan. The Titans signed Awuzie to a three-year $36 million contract this offseason. (More)

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➤ 14 Weird laws that are unbelievable but true in Tennessee include a regulation against selling hollow logs, yet allow car passengers to shoot a whale if they see one. (See List)

➤ Here’s a roundup of the top places to see free Christmas lights in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. (More)

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