Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 03/31/26
TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED RACE/ SEX AGE FELONY / CHARGES. 0951 ELLIS JUSTIN BRADLEY W\M 32 FEL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN X2. 1005 FROST CECIL ROBERT B\M 24 MISD FAILURE TO APPEAR. 1035 HAMBY TERRY MARLIN W\M 30 FEL AGG. ASSAULT, BATTERY FVA. 1339 MUCHEL CODY ALLEN W\M 33...
See Rock City Without the Drive
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Walker County commissioners approved Rock City’s rezoning request to change their property at Blowing Springs Farms from a residential to a commercial zone. This is one of the first steps in a process of building a gondola from the bottom of the mountain directly to the attraction.
Ooltewah farmer honored by state of Tennessee
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – The U-T Ag office is honoring a local farmer. They have picked Aubie Smith from Ooltewah as a finalist for Farmer of the Year. Aubie Smith farms began as cattle producers, but have since branched out into tulips, pumpkins and produce. And just in time...
Peer city study raises concerns about poverty in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A study commissioned by the city of Chattanooga to compare our city to other similar cities raised concerns among city council members Tuesday morning. This study is part of the council’s work towards creating this year’s budget. It analyzes how various cities across the country...
Chattanooga leaders consider letting CARTA boot cars with 3+ unpaid tickets downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — If you're driving in downtown Chattanooga, you might have a hard time finding a spot to park. But city leaders say the problem isn't availability, it's enforcement of parking fines. That's why officials are considering a proposal that would allow CARTA to boot the cars of...
Walker County Animal Control Locates Owner of Neglected Dogs, Investigation Ongoing
Walker County Animal Control officers have located the owner of three severely neglected dogs rescued earlier this week at McWilliams Cemetery, and the animals have now been surrendered to Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS). Officials say the investigation remains ongoing. The dogs were discovered Monday morning...
Hoisting heroes: Chattanooga accepting applications for Veterans Bridge flag program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Flags flying over the Tennessee River could soon carry new names and stories. The City of Chattanooga says applications are now open for its Veterans Bridge Flag program, giving residents a chance to honor military veterans in a visible way across one of the city’s most recognized landmarks.
City of Athens awarded TN America 250 grant to support Heritage Park walking trail
ATHENS, Tenn. — The City of Athens has announced they are a recipient of a $9,990 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. They say the grant award will support the development of Footsteps Through History: America 250 at Heritage Park,...
New Exhibit Honors First African American Female Chattanooga Police Lieutenant
On March 28, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center closed out Women’s History Month with the unveiling of a new exhibit honoring the legacy of Lt. Diana O. Williams, the first African‑American woman to serve as a Lieutenant in the Chattanooga Police Department. She was also the aunt to...
Months after flood damage, residents begin moving back into apartments in Fort Oglethrope
After months of waiting, some residents are finally going home. People are now moving back into The Crossings apartments in Fort Oglethorpe, one of the complexes hit hard by record flash flooding last August. Catoosa County spokesperson John Pless says final inspections have been completed on 12 units. Buildings B,...
