Chattanooga TN

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A former Abba's House deacon pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen unlawful photography charges during a court appearance Friday. Christopher Collins appeared in court via video just days after being indicted on 15 charges. According to an affidavit, Collins' criminal activity was discovered...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A tiny cry from beneath the pavement turned an ordinary morning into a heartwarming rescue by Chattanooga firefighters on Rossville Boulevard Friday. Employees at a Taco Bell reported hearing a kitten meowing from inside a storm drain Friday morning, prompting a response from Chattanooga Police and McKamey Animal Center.

BRADLEY COUNTY — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning locals of a scam involving claims that individuals owe money for a traffic offense. They say message may include what looks like an official court document and it may instruct people to scan a QR code to pay a fine or face legal consequences.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Eighty hellbender salamanders are about to make a big splash as they head from the Chattanooga Zoo to our waterways. The Chattanooga Zoo and Dr. Freake from Lee University are preparing to release 80 endangered eastern hellbender salamanders into regional waterways in May, marking a major expansion of its conservation efforts.

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — A once-neglected Cane Corso named Gus is now bringing comfort, calm and plenty of smiles to the East Ridge Police Department as its station dog. Gus, a 2-year-old Cane Corso, spends his days at the police department with “lots of belly rubs, tug of war, and naps,” after being taken in following a neglect case.

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — The Chattanooga bomb squad was called Friday after police say a grenade was found in a donation pile at the Goodwill in East Ridge. The East Ridge Police Department says an employee at the Goodwill on Ringgold Road was processing donations when they discovered the grenade.

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A traffic stop on Interstate 75 by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit led to 2 arrests and the seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine. HCSO says that sparked a wider investigation that uncovered more drugs. Deputies recovered about 5.8 ounces of fentanyl and...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers in Chattanooga should plan for delays on a road near Chattanooga Charter School as crews respond to a water main break that prompted an emergency closure. Tennessee American Water reported the water main break to the Chattanooga Department of Public Works. The affected area is...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CARTA riders who travel between Enterprise South and Amnicola Highway will soon see a major change aimed at making service easier to follow without losing access to current stops. The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is launching Route 25: Enterprise South / Amnicola Highway on...

The organizers of Chattanooga Market have announced a new weekly pop-up farmers and artists market series. Situated inside the new Creature Comforts Beer Garden, the Chattanooga Market at the Foundries District is adjacent to Chattanooga Lookouts’ new stadium at South Broad Street. The new Market will be held Thursdays,...