Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga city council members are now urging the Industrial Development Board to factor public input into redevelopment plans that could transform Northgate Mall into a walkable town center. This comes after the council approved a special tax district or 'TIF' for the mall last month. In...

A moderate 3.5-mile walk on Lookout Mountain delivers a healthy dose of delightful scenery and American history. The plan was to be on Lookout Mountain in time to watch the sun rise over Chattanooga and the Moccasin Bend of the Tennessee River. An early morning traffic jam prevented us from experiencing the event,...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — An 11-year-old Hixson child’s quick thinking helped prevent a serious disaster at a home in Hamilton County on Monday. The child frantically called 911 to report that an air fryer had caught fire in the kitchen, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland...

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer is kicking off the new year by announcing the official 2026 dates for its three largest annual fundraising events: the Bubbles of Fun Run, The Hatcher Classic, and the Celebration of Life & Hope. Together, these events raise critical funds to provide no-cost...

Cumulus Media’s KZ106 (WSKZ) in Chattanooga has found its successor to The John Boy and Billy Big Show. Veteran Rock talent Jeremy Loper will take over mornings beginning January 12 with the debut of The Loper Show, airing weekdays on the heritage station. Loper most recently hosted mornings at...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Flu activity is rising this winter, with local hospitals reporting higher-than-normal infection rates. The Erlanger Center for Infectious Disease says influenza A, including H1N1, is spreading rapidly, and the facility has exceeded a 10% positivity threshold. Symptoms of the flu can...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s proposal was to open up over 500 acres at Enterprise South Nature Park to potential future development in order to preserve over 1,300 acres at McDonald Farm.

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGES: Driving while License Suspended or Revoked;. Removing / Affixing Tag with Intent to Conceal Identity of Vehicle;. TOTAL CHARGES: 4. NAME: ANGELA CHRISTINE SMITH. AGE: 53. CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA. DATE:...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — As the new year begins, a foster care agency serving our viewing area is asking families to consider opening their homes to children in need. Youth Villages, a nonprofit that works with children and young people facing emotional, mental and behavioral challenges, says their greatest need right now...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A program that has trained nurses for Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley for decades is stepping into a larger role. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has officially launched the College of Nursing, elevating one of the university’s longest standing academic programs to full college...