Town of Signal Mountain warns of impersonation scam
The Town of Signal Mountain is warning individuals of a circulating impersonation scam. They say the scam targets individuals who have recently applied for property variances or building permits. They say the scammers review the public Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) agendas and application records, then email applicants
Swift waters causing concern after child drowns in Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of Hamilton County first responders waded through rushing waters Monday afternoon after they were called to a water rescue in Soddy-Daisy. The Big Soddy Creek Gulf comes down off of Walden’s Ridge into the town below. This creek has become a popular swimming spot...
TVA considering rate changes as power demand from AI data centers grows
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering electric rate changes as power demand from large data centers continues growing across the region. According to reporting from WATE-TV in Knoxville, TVA leaders are discussing whether data centers should eventually fall under a separate rate structure b
Another explosion at Amaero in Bradley County forces plant to close until further notice
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Amaero leaders say workers were removing PVC piping when a flash fire broke out during Tuesday’s latest emergency at the company’s Bradley County facility. The incident marks at least the third recent emergency response at the plant on Innovation Drive. No one was hurt.
Georgia man charged after man shot in stomach in Pigeon Forge, police say
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man has been charged after a shooting in Pigeon Forge, according to the Pigeon Forge Police Department. Public Information Officer Craig Cruise shared an update Tuesday saying 21-year-old Aiden Long of Ringold, Georgia had been charged with aggravated assault. Previous Coverage: Man shot
1945 Dade County Fair Seeking Vendors for July 4 Celebration in Trenton
The 1945 Dade County Fair is gearing up for another big Independence Day celebration, and organizers are now inviting vendors to be part of one of Dade County’s most anticipated Fourth of July traditions. Vendor applications are officially open for the July 4, 2026 celebration in Trenton, offering local...
Vance Elsea- Chattanooga News Free Press
On Sunday, November 21, 1976, the Chattanooga News-Free Press honored longtime Rhea County district supervisor Vance Elsea for his many years of service delivering and supervising newspaper circulation throughout the county. By that time, Vance had already devoted thirty-two years to the News-Free Press and had become
TDOT’s plan to widen I-24 from Dade County to Chattanooga increases by $300M
From Local 3 News: UPDATE: The price tag to fix one of Tennessee’s most congested highway interchanges is continuing to climb, but state transportation leaders say the long-awaited project is still moving forward. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is planning major improvements to the Interstate 24 and
The Wilmington Group names Snyder as new CEO
The Wilmington Group, a provider of recycling and managed waste services, announced May 21 the appointment of Jeff Snyder as chief executive officer. A portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, The Wilmington Group has over 250 employees across 14 locations, according to its website. Snyder has more than three..
Memorial Day Taps Ceremony Honors Fallen Service Members in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – A special ceremony honoring service members took place tonight at Ringgold City Hall. Community members gathered in remembrance of the men and women who never made it home from service. News 12 spoke with Stephen Price, the bugler who performed Taps during the ceremony. Price...

















