Red Bank Pantry Sees Surge in Families as SNAP Delays Continue
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Area Food Bank remains in emergency response mode as delayed SNAP benefits push more families across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia to local food pantries. At Red Bank Community Food Pantry, the surge has been striking. Volunteers report a 52% increase in families...
Has Anyone Else Experienced Major Safety Issues and Negligence at The Linden Northshore?
A resident of The Linden Northshore has voiced her fears and frustrations about the safety issues and negligence she has experienced since moving into the apartment complex. The resident, who remains anonymous, took to social media to share her experiences, hoping to find out if other residents have had similar...
Law and Order November 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-011830- 6400 BLK Ringgold Road- Fraud – An employee reported receiving a phone call from a party claiming to be an owner of the franchise and requesting the nightly deposit be sent to them via a Bitcoin transaction. The employee removed...
Novonix expansion remains on track
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 95 percent of the world’s synthetic graphite is currently produced in China. One company, whose presence is expanding in Chattanooga, is looking to change that. In order to achieve this, Novonix is looking to soon reach full production at their Chattanooga Westside facility. The product...
NOVONIX says plant by Enterprise South will be eco-friendly, but some still have doubts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The NOVONIX Riverside facility in downtown Chattanooga is set to be the first large-scale synthetic graphite production plant in North America. But soon, it won't be the only location in the area, with the company making plans to expand near Enterprise South. While the company says...
Hamilton County explores school expansion, merger in East Brainerd due to capacity issues
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County education leaders say they want to make changes to some schools in East Brainerd. So far, the plan does not include moving students to different schools in the area. District 7 school board member Jodi Schaffer says they are currently looking at the...
Early Morning Fire on 16th Avenue in East Lake Prompts Swift Response, No Injuries...
On November 13, 2025, a house fire occurred in the 4800 block of 16th Avenue in East Lake. The fire started at 4:46 AM. Several Hamilton County fire units responded to the call.
New chicken plant in Walker County promises jobs, but raises concerns for nearby residents
LAFAYETTE, Ga. — A new prepared foods facility in Walker County broke ground Thursday. The plant will produce fully cooked chicken products and is expected to provide hundreds of jobs. But residents say they're worried about what the plant could mean for their quality of life. Earlier this year,...
New Sheriff’s Property and Evidence Facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County law enforcement has officially finished upgrades to the Law Enforcement Operations Center (LEOC) and the newly renovated Property and Evidence Facility that formerly was the Chattanooga Gas Company building. The $600,000 project began in January 2023 and took two years to...
Fatal hit-and-run suspect identified as ex-police lieutenant, released on bond
Christopher Bradshaw, an ex-police lieutenant charged in a fatal hit-and-run case in Marietta, was released from custody Wednesday on bond, according to Cobb County Jail records. Bradshaw, 48, of Canton, is accused of operating a black 2020 Chevrolet Silverado under the influence of alcohol that struck and killed...
