New Chattanooga Salvation Army Area Commanders return after over 10 years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Salvation Army welcomes back their newest Area Commander, Captain Johnny Horton. Capt. Horton and his wife Monica take Major Douglas and Storm McClure’s previous positions as Chattanooga Area Commanders. While coming from Bowling Green, Ky, this is not the first time Horton has..
Lane closure planned on state highway in Cleveland for weeklong utility work
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers in Cleveland should plan for delays next week as utility work closes a lane along one of the city's busiest corridors. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the right northbound lane on State Route 60 at the Peerless Road intersection will close beginning Monday, July 20, at 8
Law and Order July 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-006721-3200 BLK Gleason Drive- Back EMS / Assault – Police responded to this address after a female began fighting EMS personnel. Patrol gained control of the female, but she continued to fight in the back of the ambulance. The female was tra
Then and Now: 1917 Flood
“We know that Chattanooga was prone to flooding before the construction of the dams on the Tennessee River, but did you know that one key flood showcased that vulnerability as the nation was a mere month away from declaring war on Germany, kicking off American involvement in World War 1.
Spotted lanternfly damage rises in Tennessee as officials urge residents to kill pest
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading in Tennessee, and experts say there's more a growing concern over the damage it can cause to crops and native plants. Last year, the insect was spotted in four Tennessee counties, including Hamilton County. New data now shows an...
Neighborhood Spotlight: Exploring The North Shore’s History And Shops
The North Shore neighborhood is where people flock to visit a few art galleries, shop at unique boutiques and eat at all the great restaurants. But there is also a lot of history tied to this area going all the way back to the Civil War and even before that to the Native Americans who lived on the land.
Chattanooga ranks 9th-worst in the country for McDonald’s ice cream machine malfunctions
If you head to your local McDonald’s to get an ice cream, what are the chances their machine is working?. Not very good in our area. The Action Network says they have analyzed six years of machine status in almost 500 cities across the country. And they found the...
Chattanooga man charged in Manor Road homicide after 53-year-old found dead
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A 37-year-old Chattanooga man has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide at a residence on Manor Road, according to police. The Chattanooga Police Department says officers responded at 3:32 p.m. on July 16th to a call about a dead man in the 3900 block of Manor Road.
East Ridge man stripped of U.S. citizenship in case tied to passport fraud, Bosnian...
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — An East Ridge man previously convicted of passport fraud has now been stripped of his U.S. citizenship after federal officials say he concealed his true identity and lied during the immigration and naturalization process while facing war crimes allegations in Bosnia. The U.S. Department of...
Water main installation at Adair Avenue and Ringgold Road to impact traffic pattern
Motorists traveling along Ringgold Road should expect traffic delays and changing traffic patterns as Tennessee American Water works on a new water main installation at the intersection of Adair Avenue and Ringold Road, according to the City of East Ridge. They say drivers can expect:. Eastbound traffic begins merging

















