New restaurant Torikaya brings modern Japanese-inspired dining to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new restaurant has opened in downtown Chattanooga this week. Torikaya has officially opened its doors, bringing a modern Japanese-inspired dining experience to a nearly century-old building. Inside the newly renovated space, the building’s original brick walls and flooring remain intact, w
Crash shuts down section of Highway 153 south in Chattanooga Tuesday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A crash has shut down a portion of Highway 153 south in Chattanooga Tuesday afternoon. Chattanooga Police say the 'serious crash' happened in the 5700 block of Highway 153 near Grubb Road. CPD says southbound lanes will remain closed as they work the accident. Police are...
‘I finished it’: Man divorced from wife and fired from job ambushes and shoots...
A man is unlikely to see the outside of prison gates for killing his ex-wife as she stood in her Tennessee driveway on the phone with 911. The post 'I finished it': Man divorced from wife and fired from job ambushes and shoots her dead while she's on the phone with 911 first appeared on Law & Crime .
19-year-old dies in Highway 153 crash that closed southbound lanes Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — UPDATE:. A 19-year-old died in a crash that temporarily shut down Highway 153 south in Chattanooga Tuesday afternoon, police say. Around 2:40 p.m., Chattanooga Police say they responded to a crash in the 5700 block of Highway 153. The preliminary investigation indicates an SUV was turning...
Chattanooga non-profit sues Tennessee over new congressional map, claiming discrimination
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga non-profit has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new congressional redistricting plan, alleging it unlawfully dilutes the voting power of minority and opposition-party voters. The I AM Foundation, whose mission is to provide transitional and independent living options an
2026 Hamilton County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen officers May 15
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Austin Garrett and the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office invite the community to attend the 2026 Hamilton County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. The 2026 Hamilton County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will bring the community together to honor the brave men and...
Marion County Highway Department Details Ongoing Road Improvements and Closures
The Marion County Highway Department is advising motorists of several road projects taking place this week across the county. Officials say Choctaw Trail on Suck Creek will be temporarily closed today from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. between the creek crossing with the large drainage tiles and the cemetery area. Crews will be
Grag A Spoon: The Annual Ice Cream Social Returns To The Chattanooga Market
The Ice Cream Social at the Chattanooga Market is a 25+ year tradition, and also a fan favorite for kids and adults alike. Once again Clumpies Ice Cream Co. will be in the spotlight serving it up for a great cause this Sunday at the First Horizon Pavilion. Market patrons...
Trion High School Senior Remains in ICE Custody Following Traffic Crash Arrest
A northwest Georgia community is rallying around a Trion High School senior who remains in federal immigration custody just days before graduation after being arrested earlier this month following a traffic crash in Walker County. According to authorities, 19-year-old Elder Macario was arrested after deputies responded
39-year-old male injured following shooting on Grove Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 39-year-old male is suffering non-fatal injuries following a shooting near the 1200 block of Grove Street. On May 11, 2026, at 5:59 p.m., Chattanooga Police officers were dispatched to a person shot in the 1200 block of Grove Street. Upon arrival, Hamilton County EMS transported...

















