Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – WaterWays is introducing a brand-new event to help teach kids on ways to keep our water clean and healthy. Chattanooga is nicknamed the Scenic City and named the first National Park City for a reason, our beautiful ridges and rivers. But it takes community effort to keep these landscapes beautiful and clear, which is part of the WaterWays’ mission.

The words “let’s go swimming!” barely escape Angie Young’s lips before her dog bursts across the backyard dock, eyes transfixed on the red toy she just tossed toward the pool. The four-legged athlete soars over the edge, never losing sight of the prize, even as gravity takes hold, sending him back to earth with a refreshing splash.

Two rounds of showers and storms to track over the next two nights. Showers and some storms arriving late tonight (overnight) and into Tuesday Morning. The local severe risk is very low (Level 1 Marginal Risk) with a low chance that a few storms could provide some damaging gusts. This could be impactful for the Tuesday Morning commute hours with downpours.

COHUTTA, Ga. — New documents are adding to questions surrounding how Cohutta handled the firing of its town clerk. On Monday, our newsroom obtained the records from Sergeant Steven Thornton with the Cohutta Police Department through an open records request. Those records show town council minutes show leaders voted...

Early voting is now underway in Dade County ahead of the May 19th General Primary. Voters can cast their ballots now through May 15th at the Dade County Elections Office, located at 71 Case Avenue in Trenton. Polls are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Wilson!. This guy might be on the older side, but he still has that puppy energy!. Wilson loves to play fetch, run around with other dogs, and meet new people.

Authorities say they found a "cloth-like material" balled up in the dog's stomach, which would have led the animal to slowly starve to death. Now the animal's owners are facing multiple charges.

TRENTON, GA — State officials are urging residents across Georgia, including here in Dade County, to begin conserving water following a new drought declaration. On April 27, 2026, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division issued a statewide Drought Response Level 1, citing increasing drought severity and impacts on water resources.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Fire crews from around the southeast are being called on to help contain large wildfires in south Georgia, including tankers here in the Chattanooga area. Officials says the largest wildfire, the Pineland Road fire in Clinch and Echols Counties, has burned more than 50 square miles...

One thing I love about Chattanooga is that art is everywhere. There are art galleries and art museums throughout the city. Recently I discovered a truly magical place. I was having brunch at Niedlov’s Bakery. Afterwards, I walked back across the street where my car was parked. There is a beautiful stand-alone, two-story brick building with ornated double wooden doors on the...