BREAKING: The Hickman County Sheriff’s Office confirms an explosion at an explosives manufacturing facility that's about an hour west of Nashville in the Bucksnort area.

BOXING CLUB REOPENS: Get the gloves ready! A popular sports club for local youth is returning next week to Red Bank. Here is more information on how to sign up.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING: It's time again for the FNF3 Play of the Week - watch the video, then vote to decide who did it best! Voting ends Friday at 2pm!

DRONE UNIT EXPANDED: Chattanooga police are putting more eyes in the sky to keep you safe, expanding the number of drone operators used across the department.

GOOD AND BAD NEWS: Recent advances in heart disease treatment have reduced heart attack deaths, but other heart-related fatalities still on the rise.

A.I. GIFT LISTS: Many people are turning to AI tools to help them with Christmas gift ideas. Type in a few details about the person you’re shopping for and within seconds you get a list of ideas. But there's a problem.

'WE NEED DIFFERING OPINIONS': The founder of Turning Point USA's chapter at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is talking about why she wanted to bring the organization to campus.

#FNF3 Tune in tomorrow night to watch the highlights from these games. We'll also have live score updates for every other game in our area on our website --- https://www.local3news.com/local-sports/fnf3/

'THEY WERE FAMILY': The principal of Woodmore Elementary during the 2016 bus crash that claimed the lives of six children says Centerstone counselors were part of the school's family and helped her keep going.

MARCHING IN MEMPHIS: Here are the latest developments in the use of National Guard troops in US cities, including Memphis, as legal challenges against the move prepare to head to the courtroom.

LAST MINUTE LIFELINE? Texas death row inmate granted stay of execution amid shaken baby syndrome debate.

NEW: Two Chattanooga men face charges after drunken weapons incident at downtown skate park, police say.

SHUTDOWN'S LOCAL IMPACT: The fallout from the ongoing government shutdown continues to be seen across the US and here in the Tennessee Valley, with the IRS's Chattanooga office being the latest casualty.

PAROLEE FACING MORE CHARGES: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a federal parolee involved in a drug trafficking operation, seizing meth, firearms, and vehicles.

LOCAL ROAD CLOSING: Drivers are getting a heads up from Red Bank Public Works crews who will be closing part of Signal Mountain Road on Friday for cleaning and maintenance.

INDECENT EXPOSURE: Chattanooga man charged after police say he exposed his genitals to people at an extended-stay hotel on Lee Hwy.

FNF3 PLAY OF THE WEEK: Who did it best? That's up to you - watch the video, then vote!

"I'LL KILL YOU" Chattanooga woman told SWAT standoff suspect to leave her home right before he pulled out a gun, hit her several times, and threatened her life, police say.

ERLANGER PARK LATEST: The Sports Authority of Hamilton County and the City of Chattanooga had some good news to share during this morning's meeting about the new Lookouts stadium project.

'EVERYONE'S GETTING DESTROYED': Rep. MTG broke with GOP leaders on Wednesday amid the standoff with Democrats over health care and the government shutdown, calling on the House to be back into session.

BREAKING: UTC says it will officially recognize Turning Point USA as a registered student organization.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Here the special events happening in Chattanooga this week and the roads that will be closed because of them.

"I'M STRONGER THAN I'VE EVER BEEN" Local powerlifter heading to Las Vegas for international competition this weekend.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Chattanooga Police Department will be participating in National Night Out 2025 on October 14 at several locations within city limits. Here are the times and locations.

PAY NOW OR LATER? The "Buy Now, Pay Later" is becoming popular with younger shoppers. While it may sound like a great deal, experts warn that it can turn into debt faster than most people think.

TIME TO VOTE: It's in your hands! Watch the video, then vote on who made the FNF3 Play of the Week!

BOOT DRIVE FOR KIDS: The Whitfield County Fire Department teamed up with the Dalton Shriners over the weekend for another Boot Drive to help childhood burn victims and make sure kids in-need have gifts for Christmas.

'CALL ME BACK OR YOU WILL REGRET IT' Chattanooga woman faces stalking charges after harassing ex-boyfriend. https://www.local3news.com/local-news/chattanooga-woman-arrested-for-repeated-harassment-stalking-of-ex-boyfriend/article_6e8aed5e-eb21-429e-b36f-9a4a024b6eec.html

CONVERSION THERAPY CASE: Supreme Court will decide if the law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from providing conversion “therapy” to minors is constitutional.

INDICTED: Off-duty officer with the Chattanooga Police Department indicted on aggravated assault charge after displaying a gun during incident Monday morning.

NOW SERVING SODDY DAISY: The Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District will now handle 911 calls and dispatching in Soddy Daisy.

JUST IN: Chattanooga police say they are investigating the shooting of a 19-year-old man this afternoon near the Highland Park area.

"I AIN'T DEAD YET" Dolly Parton released a video Wednesday clarifying that she's doing alright, despite online rumors about her health declining.

GOVERNMENT GLITCH: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says it is working to correct an issue with its online inmate roster that happened after it converted to a new computer system used by deputies and 911 dispatchers.

JUST IN: Soddy Daisy woman indicted for arson after setting fire to a home for insurance money, indictment says.

LOCAL ICE ARRESTS: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has released a monthly report on the number of people who were booked at the county jail over citizenship status in September.

WATCH LIVE: Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is revealing more details on the pursuit of a land swap between Enterprise South and McDonald Farm.

FATAL CRASH: Driver dead after car runs off roadway, flips near Mahan Gap Road, HCSO says.

JUST IN: The Hamilton County Mayor's Office will be holding a news conference on a land swap today at 12:30pm. You can see it here from start to finish as soon as it begins.

LOCAL HOMICIDE ARREST: A teenager from East Ridge is facing a murder charge in connection with an August shooting that left one person dead and another paralyzed.

TRAGEDY IN GEORGIA: Police say that two Rottweiler dogs fatally attacked a 2-year-old boy in south Georgia at an unlicensed daycare center while the owner napped.

BIG PUSH: National Guard troops positioned outside Chicago, and could be in Memphis by Friday as the Trump administration pushes ahead with an aggressive policy toward big-city crime, whether local leaders support it or not.

UPGRADE: Firefighters at East Brainerd's Station 21 will have some new tools and more positions to help battle fires after the City Council approved a $1.8 million investment in a 107-foot Smeal ladder truck and 15 new firefighters.

"THESE ARE AMONG THE SICKEST, SICKEST TYPES OF CRIMINALS" – Nearly a dozen people in Georgia were arrested and charged with trafficking and child sex crime charges after an undercover investigation called "Operation H.O.O.K." (Hands Off Our Kids).

"NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE" – More than 200 UTC students marched through downtown Tuesday, protesting the university’s decision to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.

ON THE RISE: In the greater Chattanooga/Hamilton County area, homelessness is on the rise. The increasing housing prices is a contributing factor.

BUSTED: Sixteen people were arrested and face drug-related charges after a lengthy narcotics investigation and raid in Fyffe, AL.

BACK ON TRACK: After the rebuilding of Grace Baptist Church and Academy was stalled by federal funding delays, work is back on track for the church destroyed by the easter 2020 tornado in East Brainerd.

PRAYERS FOR DOLLY: Dolly Parton's sister, Freida Parton is asking for prayers for her sister and country music icon faces health challenges. Dolly postponed her Las Vegas series of shows to undergo “a few procedures.”

CLEANING OUT THE INBOX: If you have thousands of emails clogging up your account, they are taking up your limited storage. Here is how It’s easier than ever to find and delete old emails you don’t need.