Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run on Brainerd Rd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday at 6:50 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 5321 Brainerd Road with critical injuries. According to the CPD, the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the two-way turn lane at 5300 Brainerd Rd....
Groundbreaking held for Alton Park Connector
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, the City of Chattanooga partnered with the Trust for Public Land for a ceremonial groundbreaking marking the start of the Alton Park Connector Phase One. City leaders and officials say the project is designed to expand access for nearby neighborhoods while strengthening the city’s...
Man struck and killed on Rossville Boulevard, Chattanooga Police say
Chattanooga Police tell us a man was struck and killed on Rossville Boulevard Saturday night. CPD tells us that man did die from injuries. According to information from the Hamilton County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center, police responded to a Pedestrian Struck call there around 6 p.m. No information on the cause...
NSP Assist Tennessee Authorities in Online Enticement Arrest
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Technical Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Bradley County (TN) Sheriff’s Department, have arrested a Tennessee man following an online enticement investigation. The investigation began earlier this year when 54-year old Dillon Summers, of Cleveland, Tennessee...
Wreaths Across Chattanooga honors fallen Veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Chattanooga today, volunteers gathered to honor fallen service members during Wreaths Across Chattanooga. Hundreds of volunteers placed wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, pausing to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation....
Clean Currents calendar of events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We are compiling a list of river clean-up events around our viewing area. Please fill free to email us at [email protected] with any information you would like us to share on this page.
Infinity Flux invites you in: Peek inside their space & this weekend’s fun!
Join us for a laid-back chat with the team at Infinity Flux—Chattanooga’s favorite comics, games, and collectibles hub on Hixson Pike!. They walk us through their cozy, two-room space packed with comic classics, action figures, tabletop games, and more.
History vs townhomes: Residents in one Chattanooga neighborhood fight development plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Residents in one Chattanooga community say they're concerned about a developer’s plan to build more than 70 townhomes on a vacant lot. Homeowners in Indian Hills told us on Friday they have started a petition to stop the project. They say the proposal could threaten...
Phase one of the highly anticipated Alton Park Connector project breaks ground
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After more than 20 years of discussion and strategy, the Alton Park community is getting closer to being connected to the rest of Chattanooga. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the City of Chattanooga finally broke ground on phase one of the Alton Park Connector project on Saturday, holding a...
Final Days of ‘Empty the Shelters’ Offer Free and Reduced Pet Adoptions
The Walker County Animal Shelter is entering the final days of its “Empty the Shelters” adoption event, offering reduced fees in an effort to place more animals into permanent homes before the holidays. The event continues today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adoption fees are...

















