Coming soon: Multimodal family park to replace Chattanooga skate, dog park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga announced that renovations are coming to two well used recreational areas on Monday. ChattTown Skatepark and Chew Chew Dog Park will officially close on November 10th and construction will begin immediately. A release from the Chattanooga City Council approved a $4.4...
Benefit on Sunday to Help Family Burned Out in G’Town Gardens Fire
If you’re hungry for some fine barbeque and to help some folks who’ve been burned out of their apartment you’re in luck. Josh Gilreath, the owner of award-winning Tennessee Rebel Barbeque is hosting an event on Sunday November 9 that’s called “Where there’s smoke there’s family.” It will be held at Holy Smoke Cigars...
At Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors, A New Leader Settles In
This spring, just in time for Earth Day, the City of Chattanooga earned the outdoor designation of National Park City. It’s the first city in North America to attain that international status - which is not related to the U.S. National Park Service. The month after that announcement, Mayor...
Law and Order November 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-011688 – 5400 BLK Ringgold Road – Assault – The caller reported being punched in the face by an unknown male while inside the food mart. The suspect was described as a male in his early 20’s wearing a black hoodie and red shorts. The...
USMC VETERANS MIKE CORRADO CELEBRATES 250 YEARS CELEBRATION OF MARNE CORP WITH RELEASE OF...
Retired Marine Colonel and recording artist Mike Corrado has collaborated with hit songwriter Don Goodman, founder of Freedom Sings USA. This Chattanooga, TN-based non-profit helps veterans, military personnel, and their families find emotional balance by sharing their stories through songwriting. Their mission is to...
Marion County Food Bank receives major donations from Builtwell Bank
Staff members within Marion County’s Builtwell Bank branches have recently made a major donation of funds and canned goods to the Marion County Community Ministry food bank. Trey Chance, Robert Kelly, Joyce Burkhalter, as well as other Buitlwell Bank staff, donated over $22,000 in funds and around 2,000 canned goods...
DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: NOVEMBER 06, 2025.
**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGES: FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER/FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS/PROVIDE FALSE INFO; HOUSED FOR OTHER AGENCY;. TOTAL CHARGES: 2. NAME: TERRI ELLEN SMITH. AGE: 42. CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: JASPER, GA. DATE:...
Diorama lights to dim forever: Battles for Chattanooga Museum announces permanent closure
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — A longtime Lookout Mountain attraction that told the story of the Civil War battles fought around Chattanooga has permanently closed its doors. A message on the Battles for Chattanooga museum's website says... Battles for Chattanooga is permanently closed. Thank You to all our visitors over...
Affidavit: Driver charged in Hixson bus crash passed another driver ‘for fun’ before crash
HIXSON, Tenn. — A driver facing charges that he caused a school bus crash in Hixson Wednesday morning passed another vehicle "for fun" right before the crash, according to an arrest report. The school bus was carrying about 40 students when the red Honda Civic driven by Ethan Vela...
Residents, commissioners voice concerns over proposed Birchwood development
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few months ago, a version of Plan Hamilton was approved to guide the future of growth across rural Hamilton County. Now, one of the first battles over a development is taking shape in the Hamilton County Commission. The plan to create a residential development district,...
