Varnell subdivision plan moves forward despite meeting error that raised resident concerns
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — The City of Varnell is moving forward with development plans despite a meeting time error that led some residents to raise concerns about transparency. Last week, Whitfield County officials told our newsroom a planning commission meeting was listed online with the wrong date. During that...
Developer says that amphitheater could be centerpiece of The Bend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A survey conducted by Chattanooga Tourism Company in late 2024 indicated that Chattanoogans are having to leave town to attend roughly three out of every four concerts, many of those in neighboring cities like Atlanta or Nashville. One of the key reasons why that study says the...
Judge blocks settlement evidence ahead of trial in deadly Frazier Avenue crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A key ruling is shaping what jurors will hear in an upcoming trial tied to a deadly crash on Frazier Avenue. A judge has decided evidence related to a settlement involving a doctor connected to the case will not be allowed at trial. The decision comes...
Engel Stadium land deal approved as UTC, Hamilton County move forward with plans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A key piece of the future of Engel Stadium is now set. The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has approved a land swap between UTC and Hamilton County tied to the historic site. Under the deal, UTC will transfer about one acre of the Engel...
Blythe Elementary’s ‘Nurse Sue’ now works the front office, but she’s still helping kids
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Students at Blythe Elementary in Cleveland still know her simply as “Nurse Sue." Although she's no longer the school nurse, Sue still works in the front office. The staff tells us she remains a steady presence for students who still turn to her for comfort...
Chattanooga drivers see sharp jump at the pump as gas nears $4 a gallon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Filling up in Chattanooga is getting more expensive. Gas prices jumped nearly 37 cents in just one week, pushing the average price to $3.92 a gallon. That's according to GasBuddy, which tracks prices at stations across the area. Check what the least expensive gas is in...
TBI identifies suspect killed by Chattanooga officer during weekend apartment standoff
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has identified a suspect who was shot and killed by a Chattanooga Police officer during a weekend standoff in which he was believed to be holding a person hostage in a second-floor apartment. At the request of 11th Judicial District...
Fayette Mall refinancing will net $5M more in cash flow for owner CBL Properties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CBL Properties has completed a refinancing of Fayette Mall, a super-regional enclosed mall located in Lexington, Ky., in a restructuring that will improve cash flow by $5 million, the Chattanooga-based mall operator announced. Fayette Mall is a 55-year-old regional shopping mall located at 3401 Nicholasville Road...
Affidavit: Man tried to hide AR-15 in pants during arrest at Chattanooga restaurant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An affidavits reveals new details in what led to police arresting a man who was seen carrying an AR-15 style gun inside of a restaurant on Chattanooga's Southside Sunday. Officers were dispatched around 4:17 p.m. after the affidavit says a concerned caller reported a suspicious man...
Jason Chen denied new trial in Jasmine Pace murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man who was convicted last year in the murder of a Chattanooga woman in 2022 attempted to get a new trial Monday. Jason Chen was convicted of stabbing 22 year old Jasmine Pace 60 times and leaving her body in a suitcase by the Tennessee River in January 2025.
