New piece of public art is on display in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – A new piece of public art is now on display in downtown Ringgold. The 19 foot stainless steel sculpture, “Threaded,” has been installed behind City Hall and is already drawing attention from residents and visitors. The sculpture was created by Chattanooga artist Isaac...
The Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To Taqueria Emmanuel
This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to Taqueria Emmanuel Food Truck. This food truck is parked next to a small corner store at East 23rd Street and South Holtzclaw. I kept driving by this food truck waiting for the day it would open...
WWII veteran Robert Moore dies at 101: Honored in Cleveland celebration of life
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — 101-year-old World War II Veteran Robert Moore passed away last week. A celebration of life was held for him on Monday morning in Cleveland. He was laid to rest after that at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. His five children and many more family members and friends...
TWRA Confirms New Largemouth Bass Fishing Record
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed that a new state record for a Largemouth Bass has been established, breaking the previous mark, which was set more than 11 years ago. Darren Nunley caught the record fish in Nickajack Reservoir on February 28, 2026, that weighed 15 pounds, 7...
AWARE: “Medium” threat for isolated flash flooding today
AWARE: More scattered showers/storms today with the possibility for some locally heavy rainfall in spots. Today (AWARE): (70%) Additional scattered showers and storms with the threat of isolated locally heavy rainfall. Some isolated areas of flooding are possible. High: 83°. Tonight: (30%) Rain will become less likely
Walker County Resident, Former Dade County Jail Administrator Arrested on Felony Charges
A Flintstone, Georgia resident who formerly served as jail administrator for the Dade County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that county funds were used for personal purchases. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that Joseph William Chambers, 52, of Flintstone in
In Whitfield County, officials face growing resident backlash as data centers expand
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — As data centers continue to expand in Whitfield County, a growing number of residents are pushing back, arguing the projects threaten the rural character and quality of life of their communities. A recent court order cleared the way for billions of dollars in financing for...
Chattanooga Zoo to host 10th annual Ice Cream Safari
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — On the evening of Saturday, June 13, Chattanooga Zoo will be hosting a sweet event: Ice Cream Safari. They say guests can explore the Zoo while enjoying all-you-can-eat ice cream from local businesses like Ben & Jerry’s, Blue Bell, Mayfield, Dippin’ Dots, The Ice Cream Show, Moonpie and more.
Proposed Ooltewah sports complex denied by planning agency after neighborhood concerns
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A proposed indoor sports complex in Ooltewah has cleared one hurdle but hit another. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency voted to deny a rezoning request tied to the project after hearing concerns from nearby residents. The proposal calls for a roughly 50,000-square-foot sp
Vega convicted on nine separate counts in 2023 vehicular homicide trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Following two and a half years of litigation, community heartache, and a five day criminal trial, a verdict has been in a vehicular homicide trial that changed the Chattanooga northshore. Randy Vega was convicted on nine separate counts in the fatal 2023 crash on Frazier Avenue that...

















