Former CHI Memorial Hospital Officially Transitions to CommonSpirit Name
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital officially unveiled its new name and branding Wednesday, marking the final step in its transition from CHI Memorial Hospital. Hospital leaders revealed new signage during an outdoor ceremony, saying the rebrand reflects a renewed commitment to patient care...
Intimidation lawsuit settled out of court between former officers, Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Soddy-Daisy has settled a lawsuit related to a controversial case. Eric Jenkins and Jake Elrod had sued the city over what they alleged was intimidation during the investigation of Justin Whaley. Whaley had been previously convicted in the vehicular manslaughter of James Brumlow...
Ongoing federal investigation prompts IRS, FBI search at Signal Mountain home Thursday
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirms that their investigative team served a warrant alongside the FBI at a home on Signal Mountain Thursday. An IRS spokesperson says this was a court-authorized search warrant that was issued as part of a federal investigation. The IRS says...
Update on a wintry mix moving in for Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Winter Storm Watch for SE Tennessee (Chattanooga/Cleveland/Athens), NW Georgia & SW North Carolina......Winter Storm Warning for Cumberland, Grundy & Van Buren Co........Winter Weather Advisory for Franklin Co, TN & Dekalb/Jackson Co, AL. We continue to monitor the chance for a wintry mix moving...
Historic southern landmark worth estimated $1.3 million for sale
Chattanooga’s stunning historic train terminal that made up a portion of the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel property has been listed for sale. The listing by Berkeley Capital Advisors says the property is worth $1.3 million, according to a story on News Channel 9. Berkeley has not confirmed the price, which can only be...
Indictment names officers in Hixson Circle K shooting, adds new details
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A court document now puts names to the chaos that unfolded at a Hixson gas station in December. Our newsroom got that indictment for James Stockwell on Thursday. He's the man accused of shooting a Chattanooga police officer at a Circle K and sparking a chase that ended across county lines.
All hands on deck as power crews in Tennessee, Georgia brace for winter storm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — With wintry weather just 48 hours away, crews across our viewing area are shifting into storm mode with one goal in mind: keep the lights on. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) says it has been getting ready for the system for more than a week as colder air and the threat of ice move closer to...
For America 250 – And Beyond: A History Experience In Chattanooga
This summer, as Chattanooga and Hamilton County celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, a new chapter will open in how this community tells its story. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County History Experience - located at the corner of Broad and 3rd Streets - will present original films on local...
Living Local 1/20/26-2/8/26
- It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time. Visit GirlScouts.org and click “cookies”. Just put in your zip code and you’ll find locations near you, to buy Girl Scout cookies! That’s GirlScouts.org. /- U-Haul says Tennessee is in the top 5 states where more Americans are moving...
Law and Order Jan. 21
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-000646 – 4214 Ringgold Road – Traffic Stop/Arrest – An officer spotted a black Toyota driving in the area of homicide suspect Cyntoria Simmons’ house. The same vehicle had been observed in her driveway earlier in the morning and was found...

















