Chattanooga TN

Ringgold, GA.(WDEF)-CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital – North Georgia is just days away from opening its doors to patients. “It has been a long time coming—we are so excited,” said Ronelle Sellers, Market Director of Marketing and Communications. “We are extremely excited. Opening day is just four days away.”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, NewsChannel 9 is launching a new series called Amazing America, highlighting American history and patriotic communities here at home. For many families, the holidays are a time to gather together. Those moments, supporters say, are made possible by the...

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — A new layer of school security is now in place at Bradley County Schools, starting today at Walker Valley High School. Director of Schools Dr. Linda Cash says the district has begun using a new weapon identification system designed to enhance safety for students and staff. Cash discussed the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga is still dealing with the fallout of a major electric vehicle fire that happened at a downtown apartment complex in 2024. Now, some residents are taking legal action after they say their nearby condominium complex set restrictions on EVs. That fire broke out in the...

The Northern District of Georgia says that 48-year-old Donny Campbell of Ringgold, Georgia has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds for submitting false overtime entries on his timesheets. Campbell is a former maintenance department employee at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park....

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Ever met someone who turns a stressful situation into a sigh of relief? That’s Chad Bonawitz, the friendly face behind Dignity Properties. When selling your house feels like climbing a mountain, Chad shows up with a helping hand and a smile. No repairs, no realtors, no cleaning—just a fair offer...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County school board members got a chance to voice what they want state legislators to focus on this year. They discussed issues including testing reform, which several members say they wanted to see a reduction in. Also, others called for state lawmakers to increase funding...

After a dry spell in East Tennessee, heavy rain is finally back in the forecast. "Excessive" rain is forecast for Knoxville, Gatlinburg and East Tennessee on Friday, Jan. 9, and into Saturday, Jan. 10. There is an 80% chance that Knoxville will get more than 2 inches of rain on Friday and a 15% chance that more than...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Thursday we're hearing from leaders in construction about some of the biggest obstacles in their career field. Those leaders say they are seeing less workers show up due to an increase in Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) in Tennessee and across the country. The Associated General...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga pastor has been sentenced after pleading guilty to an $1.8 million COVID-19 employment fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ says 36-year-old Ricky Lee Taylor was sentenced on Thursday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District...