Chattanooga TN

There has been considerable misinformation circulating in our community regarding the county’s recent transfer of $12 million in savings from the Bank of LaFayette to Regions Bank. I want to take this opportunity to share the facts and explain the reasons behind this decision to ensure our citizens have accurate and...

Mayor Rex Pesnell of Kimball has recently made the announcement that the town’s upcoming Zaxby’s location is set to officially open by the end of this month. Mayor Pesnell made the statement during this month’s October meeting, where he explained how he stopped by the site of where it’s being constructed to check up...

The Marion County VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) held their first Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off. It was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. It was a friendly competition that tested the culinary talent of those in the community. The cook-off was at the VFW Post 6362 on 102 Pine Avenue, near the Jasper...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Fire Department spent their Saturday morning visiting homes to inspect and replace smoke alarms in the North Brainerd neighborhood. Working in collaboration with the American Red Cross, Chattanooga firefighters went door to door from 9 a.m. to noon, installing new smoke alarms or...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County School Board voted to remove Centerstone mental health services from their schools months ago. Nothing has replaced it since they took it away. Tensions were high again as the Centerstone MOU was back on the board’s agenda October 9th. Board member Ben...

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, October 13. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Brainer Aguilar Diaz – DUI/For Capias, Underage Consumption, No DL. Brandon Castleberry – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Zechariah Crawford...

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – At 10:51am this morning, the Signal Mountain Fire Department was dispatched to an injured hiker on the Cumberland Trail at Signal Point. According to the office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, responders responded and coordinated a rescue effort that took a little less...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a time to pause, reflect, and remind us that mental well-being is just as vital as physical health. Parkridge Health System is using this day to highlight the importance of open conversations and provide the Chattanooga community with essential...

The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has again been granted accreditation status by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program. This marks the department’s fourth TLEA award which will remain in effect through April 2028. To earn this recognition, CPD demonstrated compliance with more than 160...

Officials say an investigation is underway after a fire erupted in a large detached building in Catoosa County Saturday afternoon. The cause of that fire is currently unknown. Catoosa County E-911 was alerted of the fire just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. First Responders arrived to 63 Sunset Drive in...