The Proximity Playlist: Ivey Leighton
What can happen in three years? For Chattanooga singer-songwriter Ivey Leighton, the answer is… quite a lot. Check out her episode of The Proximity Playlist now!
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Jennifer Lawrence Has Finally Joined Instagram... But She Will Leave If People Are Mean
Jennifer Lawrence joined Instagram yesterday and is already warning fans that she'll quit if people are mean.
There's Now a Candy Corn... Perfume?!
There's news today for anyone who wants to smell like the inside of a plastic jack-o-lantern... Brach's is releasing a CANDY CORN PERFUME!
3 Things To Do This Weekend In Chattanooga (09/10/2026)
Discover a weekend full of community engagement, family fun, and local talent with these exciting events happening in Chattanooga this Saturday. Whether you’re looking to find hidden treasures, support a vital cause, or cheer on the next generation of performers,…
That Was Then & This Is Now: Ariana Grande
From a Nickelodeon star making a big splash in pop music to one of the biggest voices in the world, Ariana Grande has come a long way.
Dolly Parton's Sister Confirms That Dolly Purposely Hid Her Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton's sister Stella confirmed that Dolly kept her cancer battle hidden because she didn't want fans to be worried.
The Mealtime Habit Causing Friction Between Couples: Eating Speed
Is there an "eating speed" gap in your relationship? One person scarfs down a meal, while the other takes their time. Does it cause an issue?
Chattanooga Youth to Shine at Noogavision's "Nooga Has Heart: Youth Performance & Pathways" Event this Saturday!
Noogavision Theatre is set to host a FREE community event aimed at celebrating young talent this Saturday, September 12th at Miller Plaza.
Charlie Berens Is Bringing The Lost & Found Tour to Chattanooga on November 5th!
If you've spent any time on social media, chances are you've come across Charlie Berens and he is coming to the Walker Theatre this November!
Country Takes the Top 3 Spots on Billboard's Songs of the Summer Chart
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is #1 for a 21st week. So it's no surprise that Ella's hit also tops Billboard's official Songs of the Summer.
What's An Everyday Inconvenience That Drives You Nuts?
It seems like the most annoying things in life are also the most relatable. What's an everyday inconvenience that drives you nuts?
The Girl Scouts' Latest Cookie... Is a Dog Treat?!
The Girl Scouts have a special surprise for the dogs in your household... Next year, they will have a DOG TREAT in their cookie line-up!
Tennessee Aquarium Offers 50% Discount for College Students and Corporate Partners This Month
The Tennessee Aquarium is offering significant discounts as part of its College Days and Partner Days celebration through September 30th.
On My Radar: Baylee Littrell – “So Be It”
This week Baylee Littrell is "On My Radar" with his song "So Be It". Baylee will be joining us at Whiskey Cowgirl to perform this song and more this Saturday!
Taylor Swift Is #1 on Country Radio
Taylor Swift is #1 on country radio for the first time in 13 years thanks to her song for "Toy Story 5", "I Knew It, I Knew You".
American Airlines Renumbered Their Nashville Flight in Honor of Dolly Parton
American Airlines renumbered their daily flight from Dallas to Nashville in honor of the late Dolly Parton.
The #1 Beer in America Is...
A list is out of each state's favorite beer. We could just post it, but country artists love to sing about beer... so we made a song! Listen!
Chattanooga Kicks Off City-Wide Karaoke Contest with Exciting Finals Scheduled for October
Starting September 10th, Chattanooga will host a multi-week karaoke competition open to all skill levels, culminating in a grand finale for a CASH PRIZE this October! All in honor of the Walk Run Pedal Jamz Festival on October 31st!
Here Are All the Updates Coming to Dollywood, Including a New Character!
New exhibits and park expansions are coming to Dollywood next year in honor Dolly Parton... and for starters, there will be a new character!
Is the Pumpkin Spice Latte Still Our Favorite Fall Drink?
The Pumpkin Spice Latte returned to Starbucks last week. But is America's love affair with pumpkin spice starting to wane?
Chattanooga Launches Autonomous Shuttle Initiative to Modernize Downtown Transit
The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will launch an innovative autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle service.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Dog Has Made Its Modeling Debut
As the entire universe knows, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have a dog... and she just made her modeling debut!
The Hits 96 Trivia Cheat Sheet (09/02/2026)
Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate trivia tonight? Here's our 'Trivia Cheat Sheet' with 5 more completely random facts that could help you win or at the very least, make you sound incredibly intelligent for a few minutes!
The Tennessee Volunteers Will Honor Dolly by Wearing Butterfly Stickers on Their Helmets
The University of Tennessee football team will carry a little piece of Dolly Parton onto the field this season.