East Ridge Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. All properties scheduled for Friday garbage pick-up will be collected on Monday, July 6, 2026. To ensure prompt service, please make sure to place your trash carts at the curb the night before your schedul
From burgers to dancing, Spain gets a taste of Southern hospitality in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga said goodbye to the Spanish National Team Tuesday afternoon as the squad left for Los Angeles, where they will face Austria on Thursday in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. Before departing, the team got a taste of Southern hospitality from some local...
Law and Order June 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-005935 – 10 BLK Frawley Road– Warrant Service / Narcotics Arrest – Police were informed that a subject was seen around the dead end of Frawley Road and had an active warrant. Police searched the area and located the man and took him into cust
Tuition hikes approved at UT campuses by Board of Trustees
PULASKI, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuition hikes at all University of Tennessee campuses have been approved this afternoon. The UT Board of Trustees held that vote at the UT Southern campus in Pulaski. UTC students can expect an over $300 increase in tuition, which is roughly a three percent hike this year.
Historic Rockwood Manor sees change in ownership
After decades of hosting hundreds of visitors to Rockwood Manor, Frank and Rochelle Drummond are retiring to pursue other interests. But before retiring, the Drummonds wanted to ensure that the home would pass to someone with a similar vision and commitment to the historic and community value of the property. The famil
Don’t let fireworks send your pet running this Fourth of July, McKamey warns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Fireworks may light up the sky this Fourth of July, but they can also send frightened pets running from home. McKamey Animal Center is urging Hamilton County pet owners to make a safety plan now, saying shelters across the country see a spike in lost animals every year after Independence Day celebr
Driver dies in crash involving tractor-trailer on State Route 111
One person has died following a crash on State Route 111 on June 29, 2026. According to the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD), around 5:50 a.m., they responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. They say the driver of the passenger vehicle did not...
Hamilton County may pause new AI data centers in rural areas for one year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County leaders are considering hitting the pause button on new AI data centers in rural parts of the county. Mayor Weston Wamp proposed a one-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated Hamilton County on Tuesday, saying officials need more time to study how the rapidly growing i
15-year-old injured following shooting on Highway 153 South, CPD investigating
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old male injured after a reported road rage incident on Highway 153 South between Thrasher Bridge and Exit 5A. According to CPD, officers responded at 4:40 a.m. to reports of a person shot in the...
Homeless man charged after police say he chased 3 juveniles with knife at Northgate...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A homeless man is facing multiple charges after an arrest report says he chased three juveniles with a knife in the parking lot of Northgate Mall Monday night. According to the arrest report, Chattanooga Police responded to an aggravated assault call at about 8:56 p.m. at...

















