The world’s most famous vampire novel was published in 1897, and since then, countless authors and screenwriters have created their own versions of Dracula. But author Dacre Stoker has a unique perspective on it. He’s the great-grand-nephew of Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula. “We’re very proud of Bram,” he says about his family. “We kind of have a stake in reminding people who the author was. Everybody knows Dracula. They don’t know Bram.” In 2009, Dacre co-wrote a sequel to the original. Now his

At her rally Sunday with President Trump and Vice President Pence, Republican candidate for Senate Marsha Blackburn associated her opponent with Hillary Clinton--something Blackburn did repeatedly during the campaign. She pointed out that Democrat Phil Bredesen had both supported Clinton and donated money to Clinton's campaign. She made it seem like a vote against Bredesen was also a vote against Clinton, who was not actually running in 2018. "Stand with me," Blackburn said, "and if you want to

Brian Williams faces Jim Bethune in today’s election for the next mayor of East Ridge. The race is free of political party affiliations, and Williams says it’s nice not having that bickering.

Immigration is a big concern for Tennessee voters as the November midterms approach, and as a caravan of thousands of migrants slowly makes its way through Mexico toward the United States. Some see the coming caravan as a threat or an invasion—others see it as a humanitarian crisis. “Immigrants are welcome here!” chanted a group of protestors Sunday outside UTC’s McKenzie Arena, while Trump supporters lined up to see President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appear at a rally in

President Trump and Vice President Pence are appearing at 7 pm at UTC’s McKenzie Arena to support Republican candidate for Senate Marsha Blackburn. Blackburn hopes to replace retiring Senator Bob Corker. She’s in a fierce race against Democrat Phil Bredesen, Tennessee’s former Governor. The candidates and outside groups have spent more than $80 million, and a recent poll shows no clear winner. Crowds of people wearing red ball caps began lining up twelve hours before Trump’s rally. For Sue Dixon

Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are preparing for a Presidential appearance Sunday evening. Trump has rented UTC’s McKenzie Arena for a rally in support of Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn. Student reactions are mixed. Some students told us they’re welcoming President Trump; others plan protests. Officials at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are saying Trump’s visit does not indicate an endorsement from the University. “A public institution like UTC

President Donald Trump proposes using the “most favored nation” business concept to force prescription drug companies to offer lower prices to the U.S. government. Right now, the U.S. often pays much more than other developed nations. More than a week before Trump announced the idea, Phil Bredesen, Tennessee’s Democratic candidate for Senate, touted the same thing.

There’s a new special exhibition at the Hunter Museum of American Art, and it features several local artists. WUTC's Will Davis takes us there.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Dr. Jonathan McNair has created a new song cycle: Returning, We Hear the Larks. The campus is observing the centennial of World War I, and these songs put melody to the verses of six poets who wrote about the war. Dr. McNair and baritone vocalist Dr. Andrew White preview the concert, which is free and open to the public on 11/1 at 7:30 p.m. on campus. More information is here.

Just before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump will visit Chattanooga to campaign for U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn, who is a Republican seeking to replace retiring U.S. Senator Bob Corker. Blackburn is a tight race with Democrat Phil Bredesen, the state's former Governor. Trump will appear at the McKenzie Arena on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus for a rally that begins at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 4. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets to the event are free, but