SK Foods celebrates grand opening of Cleveland plant
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County’s newest plant held its grand opening Monday. Your next breakfast or lunch sandwich may very well be produced right behind me the brand new SK Foods plant in Cleveland. This new investment on 60 acres at the Spring Branch Industrial Park marks the next...
Governor Lee speaks on explosion, government shutdown during Cleveland visit
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- While attending the grand opening of the new SK Food Plant in Cleveland, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke on the tragic explosion that killed 16 in Hickman and Humphreys Counties in Middle Tennessee. The Sheriffs of those counties announced the names of the victims killed at Accurate...
Former East Ridge city judge arrested following a death threat
Former East Ridge City Judge Cris Helton has been arrested in Florida after making a death threat. Helton faces charges of threatening to kill his wife and her friend in Panama City Beach. Investigators there say he texted his wife a photo of him with a large kitchen knife. They...
Chattanooga faces brush pickup backlog with over 3,000 reports still open
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Thousands of Chattanooga residents are experiencing delays in brush pickup. City officials say most requests are overdue as crews work to catch up after weeks of delays. One Chattanooga man we spoke to says, he's frustrated after his brush hasn't been picked up nearly five months...
Wheelchair-bound man had to slide down apartment stairs to escape beating attack by ex-girlfriend:...
A woman who was wanted by police for allegedly assaulting her wheelchair-bound ex-boyfriend has been arrested. Taneshia Gearing, 29, was arrested by officers from the Chattanooga Police Department on Friday after a warrant was issued for her arrest on charges of domestic assault and vandalism. She posted bond and was...
Hamilton, Whitfield County teachers awarded fellowship by Heritage Center in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — 2 teachers from Hamilton County and Whitfield County were among the honorees for fellowship awards presented by the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Monday. The Heritage Center’s Teacher Fellowship Program included 18 Teacher Fellows from Tennessee and Georgia this year. Hamilton...
Bradley County, TN – Safety Fest 2025: Free Hot Dogs, Inflatables & Safety Demos...
Cleveland, TN – Families across Bradley County are invited to enjoy a day of food, fun, and learning at Safety Fest 2025, taking place Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1275 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland. According to the Bradley County Sheriff’s...
The Disappearance of Stacy Crawford
44 year old Stacy Crawford was last seen in Whitwell, Tennessee on July 21, 2022. Investigators believe she is the victim of foul play. On July 21, 2022, Stacy Crawford was last known to be in Whitwell, Tennessee. Based on evidence found it seems she went missing from the Whitwell area around 9:00 pm, after being in...
Chattanooga Police Department earns state accreditation for fourth time
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has been granted accreditation status by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program for the fourth time, with the recognition effective through April 2028. To receive the award, CPD demonstrated compliance with more than 160 professional...
How Native Made is stitching Chattanooga into every design
Mary Gillis sits down with the creators behind the brand blending design, identity, and local love. When it comes to hometown pride, few express it as boldly—and stylishly—as the founders of Native Made, a Chattanooga-based apparel company on a mission to offer something more meaningful than your average souvenir tee.
