CARTA sees weekday ridership soar 8% in a year, but budget shortfall remains a...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CARTA's quarterly numbers are in, and while some of their ridership services saw high points, the company still fell below budget. Some of CARTA's ridership numbers rose this year, but the company still came in below budget last quarter. The board held a meeting Thursday to...
Park planned to overlook the runway of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You will soon be able to watch airplanes take off near the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. Officials announced a park is being built on the north end of the runway on a hill. The park is being funded from Bluecross Blueshield’s Healthy Places program. It will feature...
HCSO Deputies Awarded Life-Saving Medal
On Thursday, Sheriff Austin Garrett awarded the Sheriff’s Life-Saving Medal to Deputies Teddy Dyer and Jonathan Mueller for their efforts to save a man’s life during a medical emergency on April 10, 2025. That day, while on patrol, Deputy Dyer observed a stopped vehicle on Highway 58 with...
Mold issues force the Chattanooga Police Department to close its public lobby
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Chattanooga Police Department has temporarily closed its public lobby at its main headquarters on Amnicola Highway after mold was discovered during a facility assessment, officials announced Friday. The closure, which took effect immediately, is a precaution to protect both staff and the...
Many odd things happening at the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Plenty of spooky family fun is here at the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX!. It’s ‘ODDtober’ at the aquarium which celebrates all things ‘odd’ in the wild! This year’s theme focuses on the slimy yet incredible eyes that many of our wildlife creatures have. With special decorations to...
Hamilton County’s proposed land swap raises concerns over lack of communication
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A proposed land swap looks to preserve 1,300 acres of farmland in Hamilton County, but some fear the change will potentially destroy a popular outdoor destination in Chattanooga. Now, we're hearing from city and county officials who say they're concerned about the plan after what they...
New Food City location set to open on Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Food city is happy to announce that their new 54,000 square-foot store is ready for its grand opening on October 22 at 4510 Highway 58 in Chattanooga!. The location will come equipped with many premium services, including an in-store bakery and deli, along with a...
Chattanooga nightclub chaos: Woman charged with kicking officer during parking lot brawl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A woman faces charges in Chattanooga after police say she resisted arrest and kicked an officer in the face outside of a local nightclub early Friday morning. Police were called to Shady’s at 1401 Cemetery Ave., at about 3 a.m. after a manager reported several fights...
USDA begins aerial rabies vaccine drops across northwest Georgia counties
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Aerial drops of the oral rabies vaccine have started in several northwest Georgia counties, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The drops will occur between October 14th-28th to vaccinate raccoons against the rabies virus. Bait distribution in Georgia is part of a...
Chattanooga residents frustrated by brush pickup delays amid 311 backlog
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Piles of brush continue to build up outside homes across Chattanooga, as residents and city council members express frustration over what they describe as an ongoing backlog of 311 calls. We told you Wednesday, some residents told us they put in requests months ago that remain...
