Hamilton County Schools Principal Association statement regarding student demographic information
The following is a statement from the Hamilton County Schools Principal Association regarding House Bill 793, which would require school districts to provide that demographic information to the Tennessee Department of Education. The statement is as follows:. To Whom It May Concern,. As public-school principals...
Chattanooga Chamber’s Hixson Council Tackles Key Issues
HIXSON (WDEF) –The Hixson Council of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce welcomed Coty Wamp at its monthly networking luncheon on Thursday. Wamp addressed one of Chattanooga’s growing concerns—homelessness—speaking to local business and community leaders about the challenges surrounding the issue. During her remarks,...
Rossville Jerk Dumps ‘Stupid’ Dog In Carrier, Leaves Vicious Note
Near the intersection of Schmidt Road and West Cloud Springs Road in Rossville on Tuesday evening, a small dog was discovered abandoned in a pet carrier with a handwritten note slapped on top that opened with, “This dog is stupid!” Shelter staff say the dog was clearly scared when it arrived, yet they describe the...
EPA, Chattanooga officials differ on lead cleanup status at East Lake Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — We have new details from the EPA as we continue to ask health and safety questions surrounding a lead cleanup project in Chattanooga’s Southside. This come after we asked about lead found in the soil at public places like parks, schools, and churches. A map...
Chattanooga Charge: Tesla and EV fans ready for the Southeast’s wildest Tesla party
Hundreds of like-minded Tesla and EV enthusiasts are descending on Chattanooga Charge this weekend for the largest Tesla meet in the Southeast. Taking place on March 20–22, 2026 at the stunning Tennessee Riverpark. If you were there last year, you’ll know that it’s the ultimate experience to see the...
More victims, more need: Chattanooga rape crisis center expanding after 27% surge in exams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A growing number of sexual assault victims in the Chattanooga area is pushing a major expansion of services. Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults says it has seen a 27% increase in forensic exams over the past three years across Hamilton and Marion County. Now, the...
‘Gutted:’ Family of Dalton teen reacts after charges dismissed in detention center death
DALTON, Ga. — A grieving family says their fight is far from over after a judge dismissed criminal charges against 5 people tied to a teenager’s death inside a Dalton youth detention center. Attorneys representing the family of 16-year-old Alexis Sluder released a new statement Wednesday, calling the...
Chattanooga man charged with threats to 911 dispatchers, disrupting emergency center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A Chattanooga man faces charges after investigators say he made repeated threats to 911 dispatchers, including threats of mass violence. Officers charged Daniel Paul Timblin with threatening to commit an act of mass violence and terroristic threats following a series of calls to the Hamilton...
Two Tennessee Cities Rank Among Most Obese in the U.S.
A new report ranks two Tennessee cities among the most impacted metro areas for obesity, highlighting health and lifestyle concerns.
Memphis man arrested for robbery outside Chattanooga auto parts store
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Memphis man has been charged with an armed robbery at a Chattanooga O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Store. A Chattanooga police affidavit states that Rahkim Martin committed it at the auto parts store on 23rd Street on March 6. The affidavit states that the victims were...
