Chattanooga man sentenced after pleading guilty to drowning girlfriend’s cat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to drowning his girlfriend's cat after an argument on New Year's Day. An arrest report says officers responded to an apartment on Rossville Boulevard to find a woman locked out of her apartment. She told police she'd...
Chattanooga drivers get parking ticket amnesty before enforcement begins, city announces
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers with old Chattanooga parking tickets are getting a second chance before vehicle booting begins later this year. The Chattanooga Parking Authority announced a new amnesty program that gives people until Sept. 30 to resolve certain unpaid parking citations through discounts, payment plans, ha
Chattanooga officers wrangle escaped donkeys
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police and Sheriff’s deputies thwarted an equestrian escape earlier this week. A pair of donkeys were spotted by a 911 caller roaming along the area of Morris Hill Road. Responding officers were able to wrangle the donkeys, who were later identified as Oatie Pete...
Collegedale Police seek public’s help locating missing man last seen May 21st
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — Collegedale Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 56-year-old man. The Collegedale Police Department says Robert George Locke was last seen on Thursday, May 21st. His last known location was 3527 Camp Road in Collegedale. Police describe Locke as 5 feet,...
Rural Service Patrol Launches in East Tennessee
Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced the launch of its Rural Service Patrol (RSP) in Region 1 in East Tennessee, marking the next phase of a statewide expansion to bring HELP incident response to rural interstate corridors. This launch provides dedicated roadside assistance, expedited c
Chattanooga’s Oldest Bar & Grill Serving Up Highly Rated Burgers And Onion Rings
There is a famous local TikTok food reviewer in Chattanooga. His name is Cameron Parker. About two weeks ago, he was reviewing a burger and onion rings he ordered from a local spot in the city. He gave the onion rings a high rating for their seasoning. He noted the burger was a great bargain, especially on Fridays when
McKamey Animal Center says it’s nearly 220% over capacity, waives adoption fees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — McKamey Animal Center says it is running far beyond capacity and urgently needs the public’s help. The Chattanooga shelter says it currently has more than 600 animals in care inside a building designed to humanely hold about 275. Shelter leaders say more animals continue arriving...
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
WALKER COUNTY — Walker County and Catoosa County are going head to head for blood in this year’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Thursday, June 25, 2026 individuals can donate blood.
Chattanooga to close Wilson Road Bridge over Chattanooga Creek for safety repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers who use the Wilson Road Bridge over Chattanooga Creek will soon have to find another route as Chattanooga officials move to close the aging span after a state inspection found structural problems. The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works announced the temporary closure of...
Law and Order May 28
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-004876-3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Property – Police were advised by management that someone had thrown away feeding tubes in their dumpster. Police spoke with management and advised they could take the discarded medical waste to the hospital to
