Tennessee bill targets credible school mass-violence threats with felony charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A bill in Tennessee's General Assembly aims to crack down on threats of mass violence against schools. Under the bill, suspects accused of making credible threats would face a felony charge. The measure also strengthens the role that schools play in threat investigation and assessment.
Tennessee Division of Forestry stops issuing burn permits through 12th over wildfire risks
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Tennessee Division of Forestry has announced that burn permits will not be issued through April 12th due to increased wildfire dangers. Right now, a permit is required in order to legally burn debris in Tennessee. That requirement lasts through May 15th. Due to dry conditions,...
Man deceased after Cleveland officer involved shooting
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A man is deceased following an officer involved shooting at Brooks Edge Apartments on April 10, 2026 just after midnight. Cleveland Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a call regarding an intoxicated individual who reportedly would not stop following two people around the complex, using profane and inappropriate language.
Vaccines falling from the sky: The effort to control the spread of rabies in...
Low-flying airplanes dropped 150,000 of them Friday, targeting raccoons.
Running Mocs in Cleveland for Lee Fast Break Invitational
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The Chattanooga outdoor track and field team will make the short trip to Cleveland for the annual Lee University Fast Break Invitational Friday and Saturday at the Ray Conn Sports Complex. Friday field events get started at 11:00 a.m. with the high jump with Halle Carden and...
Private investors sought for One Riverfront Chattanooga as renovation plans move forward
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The River City Company is now looking for private dollars to go toward a multi-million dollar renovation project along Chattanooga's Riverfront. Almost a year ago, Governor Bill Lee announced $15 million of his budget would go toward major renovations at Chattanooga's Riverfront at Ross's Landing. The...
The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival Returns To The Choo Choo And Station Street
This Saturday, April 11th, the 3rd Annual Chattanooga Outdoor Festival returns to the Choo Choo Gardens and Station Street to celebrate all things outdoors. The free, family-friendly event promises to be chock-full of activities for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, and members of the community looking to get more involved in the outdoor scene in the Scenic City.
‘Eyesore’ no more: Developers seek to rebuild Parkway Towers building near Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Georgia-based developer wants to tear down a building that some Chattanooga officials call an eyesore. The Parkway Towers building on Reggie White Boulevard is right next to Finely Stadium in Downtown Chattanooga. Chattanooga City Councilman Dennis Clark called the building an eyesore. "I think its...
Jane Dixon Announces Candidacy for District 1 County Commission Seat
My name is Jane Dixon, and I am announcing my candidacy for the County Commission seat. representing District 1 in the North Dade community. I have proudly called Dade County home for the past 31 years, living on the Creek Road in the. community of Wildwood. Many of you may...
Trial in 2023 Chattanooga murder case delayed again
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The trial of an ex-Chattanooga cop charged with the murder of his girlfriend has been delayed again. Lawrence Goodine is facing a first degree murder charge in the November 2023 death of Kara Akins on Carr Street. Footage shown at previous shows a man identified as Goodine...

















