Chattanooga Fire Department bids farewell to long-serving captain after 28 years of service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the retirement of Captain Ed Jackson, marking the end of a 28-year career serving the city of Chattanooga and its residents. Captain Jackson, who served with Engine 15 Blue Shift, was recognized by the department as a long-standing and respected member...
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: May 25, 2026
ATLANTA - Special guests and segments on Good Day Atlanta on May 25, 2026. Center honors Chattanooga as Medal of Honor birthplace: The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga, TN houses the fascinating history of our nation’s highest military award for valor, tracing the story from th
Hixson family rebuilding after weekend storm: Saturated ground increases tree-fall risk
HIXSON, Tenn. — A family in Hixson will have to rebuild after a tree came crashing down on their roof over the weekend. With the ground still saturated, a local tree service says there is still a risk of fallen trees for some residents. The storm that passed through...
After house fire levels his East Ridge home, community gives long-time umpire hope again
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — An umpire in East Ridge nearly lost everything to a house fire. We learn how his community made sure he did not face the loss alone on this week's Pay It Forward. The softball field at Camp Jordan is usually buzzing with energy. Girls are...
10-year-old drowns at Big Soddy Creek Gulf due to rain-swollen currents on Memorial Day
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. — Rough, fast-moving water at Big Soddy Creek Gulf caused a 10-year-old to drown on Memorial Day, according to Soddy Daisy Police. Hamilton County emergency officials say the child went underwater while swimming and got stuck under rocks, prompting a large emergency response in the area.
Traffic delays on interstate 24 westbound after crash at ridge cut
Chattanooga, TN – Last week, westbound lanes of Interstate 24 experienced significant traffic delays following a crash at the Ridge Cut in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Police Department reported that the incident impacted traffic flow through the westbound corridor, leading to congestion during peak travel conditions.
Storm damage reported in Hixson after tree falls on home during severe weather
Chattanooga, TN – Stormy weather on Sunday night (May 24, 2026) led to multiple emergency calls across the Hixson area, including a reported incident where a tree fell onto a home in the 2700 block of Hamill Road. The Chattanooga Fire Department said Battalion Chief Carlos Hampton documented the...
These TN cities have some of the most overpriced homes in the U.S., analysis...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three Tennessee cities have made a list ranking places in the U.S. with the most overpriced homes. The new report from MoneyLion found that in some U.S. cities, like Santa Maria, Cali., homes are priced about 60% over their value. “MoneyLion found the 50 most overpriced...
Memorial Day rain sticks around Chattanooga area this week with flooding concerns possible
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — If you are spending Memorial Day outdoors, keep the umbrella nearby. Our StormTrack 9 team says Monday will not be a washout, but they expect scattered showers and storms to get more common later in the day, especially around lunchtime and again near dinner time. A...
Several families displaced after Marina Pointe apartment fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, at 7:22 PM the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the Marina Pointe Apartments at 5750 Lake Resort Drive after 911 received reports of smoke coming from the roof of one building in the complex. According to CFD, a lightning strike is believed...
