Drone used to locate stolen tractor
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says a deputy responded to the scene of a stolen tractor to help locate the vehicle. The tractor was valued at approximately $15,000, according to the HCSO. An HCSO drone was launched to...
History experience to soon open in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- “We want to tell Chattanooga’s story in a way no one ever has before.”. Soon, you will be able step forward into Chattanooga’s past. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County History Experience is currently under construction at Broad and Third Streets on the riverfront. Funded by the...
Pioneer Drive residents assess damage after storms topple trees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Several trees were brought down by severe weather on Pioneer Drive, damaging sheds, vehicles, and boats. One homeowner’s mother-in-law said a tree split and fell in the family’s yard during the storm. “So our daughter in law called to check on us, and...
Drake’s brings summer sun with Sunny Doodle Dogs and new bigger packs
As part of the ongoing celebration of 100 Years of Devil Dogs, Sunny Doodle Dogs mark the third exciting new flavor to launch in honor of the milestone anniversary
Goodwill Industries to open new location in Southeast Cleveland
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is opening a new location in Southeast Cleveland. The grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 25, will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., followed by the official store opening at 9 a.m. The new location is over 15-thousand-square-feet and will
Single mom narrowly escapes Chickamauga home with 2 children as storm topples tree Monday
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — Strong winds from Monday evening's storms caused several trees to fall, causing damage to some homes in Chattanooga and Chickamauga. One of those homes belonged to a single mother in Georgia, who worries what the damage will mean for her family's future. On West 8th Street...
Part of I-75 in Tennessee shut down following multi-vehicle crash
TENNESSEE — A multi-vehicle crash closed two lanes of Interstate 75 northbound in Ooltewah on Tuesday evening, causing significant traffic delays. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the crash occurred just before 5 p.m. on June 23 near mile marker 11.8. As of 5:30 p.m., only one northbound...
Franchise operator confirms Fort Oglethorpe IHOP has shut down after 20 years
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — After 20 years of service, the IHOP in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia has closed its doors. This comes after a viral social media post of 2 employees doing hair in the back seating area of the restaurant. At the time, the post has several comments asking...
Executives talk tech, port drayage and capacity on FreightWaves Today
The drayage sector is experiencing a significant shift as coastal ports undergo major infrastructure expansions. Bo Bates, CEO of the Evans Network of Companies, said that optimizing chassis pools and accelerating gate-turn times are critical to maintaining fluid East Coast supply chains. During Monday’s live show of F
Hixson stylist gets big surprise for using her salon to help the community
HIXSON, Tenn. — A woman who works at a hair salon in Hixson is a cut above the rest, but she'll tell you she's just trying to make the world a better place. We surprise her on this week's Pay It Forward, sponsored by the McMahan Law Firm. A...

















