Chattanooga TN

Deep in the Appalachian foothills, and along the Tennessee River, lies America’s only National Park City (NPC). A historically significant city tucked in the Tennessee Valley, home to over 100 parks and a community uniquely invested in outdoor culture, helped make Chattanooga, Tennessee, the third NPC in the world....

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Buying a home in the Scenic City has become far tougher since the pandemic, even though local incomes are climbing faster than much of the country. That's according to a new study from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), which you can read in full below.

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from October 24-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-011237-6500 BLK Ringgold Road- Disorder with a Weapon/ Arrest – The caller reported a male pointed a gun at her during a road rage incident. Police were able to locate the suspect. Following a brief investigation, the suspect was taken into...

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — The ongoing trade negotiations with China have been affecting how farmers in Tennessee manage their crops. We spoke with one Marion County farmer about how the trade talks are affecting his business. "They haven't bought any soybeans as of lately, US soybeans, that is, and...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians honored Dr. Edna Varner at the 2025 Trefoil Society Luncheon in Chattanooga, celebrating her lifelong dedication to education, leadership, and community service. Held at the Waterhouse Pavilion, the annual event recognizes a distinguished woman in...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A woman is now in custody in connection with a deadly shooting that happened outside a Lee Highway motel back in August, Chattanooga Police say. Investigators arrested 36-year-old Hallie Thomas Monday, more than two months after the killing of Alvin Davis Jr. outside the Motel 6 at 7707 Lee Highway.

Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant released its “last, best and final contract offer” last month to workers seeking higher pay, health care, retirement, attendance and more. The offer included a 20% wage increase, a cost of living allowance, an updated retirement contribution, bonus opportunities and new health and...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A Hamilton County jury has found Chattanooga gang member Andre Grier guilty on all five counts in the 2016 killing of Chattanooga mother and witness Bianca Horton. The jury returned their judgment Tuesday after more than a week of testimony that prosecutors said exposed a violent...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department says they've received a missing persons report for a Chattanooga man. According to friends and coworkers, Alex Spady has been missing since the evening of Thursday, October 23rd. Spady is 23 years old, has black shoulder length hair, and brown eyes. He...