Law and Order June 23
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-005685 – 5300 BLK Greenbriar Road – Domestic Assault – The caller reported her ex-boyfriend, who she resides with, assaulted her and fled on foot towards Georgia. The suspect was located and detained in Georgia and released to the custody of
Lawsuit accuses Hamilton County Jail of ignoring inmate’s medical needs, leading to sepsis
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Maryland man has filed a lawsuit against the Hamilton County Sheriff, the Hamilton County Jail and its medical provider, alleging jail officials ignored serious medical needs that ultimately left him hospitalized with sepsis and near death. The lawsuit, filed by Elshell Darvy Bertus, claims..
Tennessee says NOVONIX delivered 85 of 290 jobs, triggering full FastTrack grant clawback
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee officials are demanding that NOVONIX repay a $3 million economic development grant, saying the company fell far short of a job-creation target tied to the deal. In a June 11 letter, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development said the company committed to...
9 Tennessee Rooftop Bars With Amazing Skyline Views
Tennessee evenings have a way of making the sky feel like part of the plan. Streetlights start to glow, music drifts through the air, and suddenly a rooftop seat sounds better than anything indoors. A great skyline view can change the whole mood of a night. It makes dinner feel...
Drone used to locate stolen tractor
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says a deputy responded to the scene of a stolen tractor to help locate the vehicle. The tractor was valued at approximately $15,000, according to the HCSO. An HCSO drone was launched to...
History experience to soon open in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- “We want to tell Chattanooga’s story in a way no one ever has before.”. Soon, you will be able step forward into Chattanooga’s past. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County History Experience is currently under construction at Broad and Third Streets on the riverfront. Funded by the...
Pioneer Drive residents assess damage after storms topple trees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Several trees were brought down by severe weather on Pioneer Drive, damaging sheds, vehicles, and boats. One homeowner’s mother-in-law said a tree split and fell in the family’s yard during the storm. “So our daughter in law called to check on us, and...
Drake’s brings summer sun with Sunny Doodle Dogs and new bigger packs
As part of the ongoing celebration of 100 Years of Devil Dogs, Sunny Doodle Dogs mark the third exciting new flavor to launch in honor of the milestone anniversary
Goodwill Industries to open new location in Southeast Cleveland
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is opening a new location in Southeast Cleveland. The grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 25, will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., followed by the official store opening at 9 a.m. The new location is over 15-thousand-square-feet and will
Single mom narrowly escapes Chickamauga home with 2 children as storm topples tree Monday
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — Strong winds from Monday evening's storms caused several trees to fall, causing damage to some homes in Chattanooga and Chickamauga. One of those homes belonged to a single mother in Georgia, who worries what the damage will mean for her family's future. On West 8th Street...

















