Timeline unclear on release of Covenant School shooter’s writings
(The Center Square) – The timeline for the release of the writings of the person who killed six people at Nashville's Covenant School is unclear. The Tennessee Court of Appeals sent a case seeking the writings of Audrey Elizabeth Hale, a female who identified as male, back to the Davidson County Chancery Court for...
Haletown Volunteer Fire puts out semi-truck fire on I-24
Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) took to the scene to respond to a semi-truck left ablaze on I-24 West within the 145 Mile Marker this past week. In the wake of recent weather caused by Winter Storm Fern, 10 firemen from HVFD quickly responded to the incident during the evening hours on Monday, Jan. 26,...
Cleveland Police make arrest after responding to gun threat at residence
Saturday afternoon, Cleveland Police urged residents to steer clear of Linda Drive SE during their response to an emergency call. Officials are now saying that 61-year-old Michael Newman was arrested at a home in the area after police say they received a call at 1:04 p.m. regarding a domestic situation.
HES Celebrates Their Third Annual Faux Fur Fest On Valentine’s Day
Faux Fur Fest is a celebration of the life-saving work of Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society. At Last: Faux Fur Fest 2026, HES's third-annual fundraiser event in the Faux Fur Fest series, will take place on February 14th at The Signal. Funds raised this evening are critical to the thousands of homeless pets...
Roots Singer-Songwriter Ben Torbett Set To Take Over The Woodshop
This Saturday, February 7th, local Chattanooga Alt-Country and roots-driven singer-songwriter Ben Torbett is set to take over the stage at The Woodshop Listening Room. Torbett's music possesses vocals and songwriting that immediately transported me back in time to the first time I heard Patterson Hood from the...
Breezy and colder through Saturday followed by a warming trend next week
Windy and turning much colder through the night. Overnight lows in the mid/upper 20s and a Wind Chill in the 10s by Saturday Morning. Some flurries/light snow showers at higher elevations east and northern Plateau. Some pockets of flurries early Saturday. Otherwise partly sunny, breezy and chilly with highs only...
Nonprofit Expands Into Hamilton County Schools to Support Students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Sometimes, challenges at home can make it hard for students to focus in school. To address this, Communities In Schools of Tennessee has expanded into Hamilton County, placing staff directly inside schools to support students who may be struggling. Marques Stewart, Superintendent of the...
Chattanooga’s Pop-Up Project To Present B.L.A.C. Fest February 20-22
B.L.A.C. Fest (Black Legacy of Arts and Culture Festival) is a Black History Month weekend celebration held February 20–22 honoring the creativity, history, and cultural impact of Black artistry. The festival is presented by The Pop-up Project in collaboration with Providence Newson Dance Company and SOBI. This...
Carden Breaks Two-Decade Old Program Record Friday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Chattanooga Mocs women's indoor track and field team turned in a strong showing at the UAB Green & Gold Invitational, highlighted by a program-record performance from Halle Carden in the high jump. FROM THE HEAD COACH STEVE PICUCCI. "We had some great breakthroughs today in...
Moving to Chattanooga Checklist: Your First 30 Days
Welcome to Chattanooga! While the moving process is no easy feat, the hard part is over. Now, it’s time to make yourself at home. If you’ve just moved to Chattanooga, this checklist breaks down your first month into manageable weekly steps, mixing essential to-dos with fun ways to explore and things to do in the...
