Who’s hungry? Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival rolls into Riverpark Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — If you've ever wanted to try Chattanooga's food truck scene all in one place, this weekend is your chance. The Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival returns Saturday to Tennessee Riverpark, bringing dozens of food trucks, live music and family-friendly activities to the Chattanooga riverfront. Orga
Local Company Taking Part in World Skydiving Day
MARION COUNTY, TN (WDEF) — Saturday is World Skydiving Day, and a local company is taking part. Chattanooga Skydiving Company is owned by a second-generation skydiver. Justin Silvia’s father was a parachutist during World War II, and his sons are skydivers too. Skydivers around the world are trying...
Hamilton County 911 Operator Recognized With First Responder Hero Award
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County 911 dispatcher is being recognized for nearly two decades of dedication to public safety. Trey Buffington, who has worked as a dispatcher since 2009, is the latest recipient of the News 12 First Responder Hero Award. Although he says he “lucked...
Law and Order July 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Officers conducted speed reduction operations on South Moore Road at the request of a concerned resident. Multiple stops were conducted and citations were issued. 26-006476-100 BLK Cecil Lane- Mental Health – he subject’s family requested a welf
This Tennessee Fabric And Quilt Shop Is Worth Planning A Road Trip Around
Some road trips are built around scenery. This one is built around fabric, color, and the thrill of finding exactly the right print. Quilters across Tennessee know that a great shop can turn a simple drive into a full creative adventure. Every aisle offers something new, including seasonal designs, bold...
Gallery: See one? Squash it. Invasive spotted lanternfly has reached Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — If you spot one of these bugs this summer, the state of Tennessee a simple message:. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can damage trees, grapevines and other plants, has already been found in Hamilton County. Hamilton County recorded a confirmed spotted lanternfly detection...
Weather Alert for the weekend due to potential of more scattered storms and flooding
Weather Alert Update for the Weekend (7/10) A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday Evening. With the ground now more saturated from Friday's rainfall, repeated rounds of showers and storms could result in some localized flooding through the weekend. An additional 1"-2" of rain is possible but with locally highe
Meet 26 new firefighters who just dedicated their lives to keeping Chattanooga safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Twenty-six new firefighters are officially on the job and ready to answer Chattanooga's next emergency call. The Chattanooga Fire Department celebrated the graduation of its newest recruit class Thursday night after the cadets completed a demanding six-month fire academy. The graduates will now beg
McLemore Resort Faces State Penalty, Construction Freeze Following Wastewater Violations
The McLemore Resort in Rising Fawn is facing a proposed state penalty and a halt on new construction after two raw sewage spills and more than 100 wastewater permit violations, according to a report by WRCB News Channel 3 Chattanooga. Records obtained by WRCB from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division...
Tennessee orthopedic practice relocating surgeries to Parkridge Health System
The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is transitioning some of its procedures to a new health system, according to a July 9 report from ABC affiliate News Channel 9. Currently, the practice completes the majority of its surgeries at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital, but the hospital is d

















