Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police responded to a report of a person shot Thursday morning. The call was made on South Market Street near Alton Park just before 9:00 a.m. Two individuals were seen by a neighbor being placed in cuffs. Police at the scene told us that...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Hamilton County commissioners took offense to a report that they had inappropriately used travel funds for routine travel. Every Hamilton County commissioner is allowed $12,500 for reimbursable travel to certain events. However, a report by the Chattanooga Times-Free Press this week...

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — More than a dozen people were arrested in a human trafficking sting in Collegedale earlier this week. Police and federal agents tell us that many of the victims were children. A Chattanooga nonprofit says the impact on victims is complex and far-reaching. But there are things...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — An audit reveals questions on discretionary spending made by Hamilton County Commissioners. That audit, by Hamilton County Auditor Chris McCullough, which you can read below, contained 2 main findings:. Donations made by commissioners from their discretionary funds weren't always verified to be...

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A development in Ooltewah that was rejected last week by the Hamilton County Commission was revived Wednesday. The Thrive Dairy Farms development on Snow Hill and Amos Roads behind Ooltewah High School had been voted against due to concerns on traffic impact and the height of the building.

Flood waters drove many Catoosa residents from their homes on Aug. 12. More than 100 people could not escape on their own. Homes were flooded, cars were nearly submerged, many people had no place to go. The Catoosa County community — and surrounding communities — responded in force. “All Catoosa County Fire...

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department and Chattanooga Police Department expressed their gratitude this week to residents, city leaders, and local officials for their support during the city’s ongoing budget process. The Fire Department, joined by the Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association, Local 820,...

CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF)– The City of Cleveland announced a new initiative today. Cleveland city officials said they hope to establish a new Arts and Entertainment District right in the heart of downtown. The city says this will be an important step forward for Cleveland. The former Whirlpool plant, which...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A site that's the oldest standing structure in Hamilton County could soon see new developments that connect past and present for generations to come. The Browns Ferry Tavern, just to the west of Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga, holds ties to both the Civil War and...

Officers with Livingston Police Department responded Thursday, Aug. 14, to a report from One Bank regarding an individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check. Upon arrival, officers spoke with bank staff who reported that the check in question had an address listed out of Chattanooga. Further examination revealed...