Chattanooga TN

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is reaching out to the public in hopes of identifying a suspect who allegedly used counterfeit money to make a purchase. On Friday, August 22, 2025, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the suspect entered the Sweet Spot on South Hamilton Street.

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-009176- 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Vehicle Fire – Police and the East Ridge Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire. The fire was contained to the engine compartment and was safely extinguished by the fire department.

LAKESITE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dallas Bay fire crews put out a fire caused by an aquarium filter pump Wednesday morning. On September 3, 2025, at 10:29 a.m., crews responded to a residence on Thrasher Trail. According to Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue, upon arrival, crews discovered an aquarium filter...

CHATTANOOGA (September 3, 2025) – The Chattanooga Mocs volleyball program will take the floor inside the famed and historic McKenzie Arena for the first time in its history as the team gets set to host its annual Chattanooga Classic this Thursday through Saturday. The three-day event is FREE for all fans.

The City of Red Bank was recently awarded a Project Diabetes grant from the Tennessee Department of Health for $402,300 to develop a new multi-use trail system on Godsey Ridge. Over the next three years, the grant will be allocated to the development of multi-use trails, parking areas, and connectivity...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Each year the recipients of the highest military award for valor in combat hold a gathering of all the living recipients of the Medal of Honor. And this year the recipients return to East Tennessee for a third time in almost a decade. "It is incredible,...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The leaves will soon start falling which means new seasonal events are blowing in at the Chattanooga Zoo!. “Homeschool Days” is back on September 5 and 12 which gives families and their homeschoolers the reduced field trip rate for zoo admission. There will be special education activities...

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — Collegedale's city manager and engineer resigned on Tuesday, saying that he's 'lost faith' in some city commissioners. Wayon Hines resigned as city manager and engineer for the City of Collegedale at Tuesday's commission meeting. During the meeting, Hines said... “Unfortunately, I have lost trust...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The McKamey Animal Center (MAC) is asking the public for help in regards to deceased goats found behind a local Aldi. On September 2, 2025, MAC received a report indicating there were dead animals in a creek behind an Aldi located at 637 Mundy Street.

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County commissioner who was angry over a report of inappropriate travel reimbursements issued an apology Wednesday morning. Commissioner Gene-O Shipley was one of five Hamilton County commissioners who was found to have been reimbursed for traveling between their homes and...