Ribbon cutting held for new Tyner Academy building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County’s newest school has officially been christened. The ribbon cutting for the brand new Tyner Middle-High Academy was held Monday morning. Monday’s ceremony was held four years to the day a group of students walked out of the old school in protest of its unsafe...
Chattanooga residents express safety concerns over delayed Wilcox Boulevard bridge repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Some residents in Chattanooga say they're worried about the safety of a well-traveled bridge near Amnicola Highway that appears to be deteriorating. In 2022, the City of Chattanooga announced plans to rebuild the bridge on Wilcox Boulevard with funding from a $25 million grant. 3 years...
Local tenant calls out housing authority over overgrown lawn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One Chattanooga woman says her government housing complex has let her down. Denise Morris, who is visually impaired, says she has been waiting for months for crews to cut her grass. She tells us the tall, overgrown lawn isn’t just frustrating—it’s become dangerous....
A Town Hall On Historic Preservation’s Future In Chattanooga
Here in downtown Chattanooga, one piece of this city’s architectural history - the Car Barn on Market and Broad Streets - was recently demolished, and another - the Medical Arts Building on McCallie Ave. - is slated for the wrecking ball. These buildings will be among the topics at...
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal Highway 58 accident
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Highway 58. On August 17, 2025, at 8:15 p.m., HCSO personnel responded to the 9400 block of Highway 58 on reports of a multi-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, deputies located...
‘This is a monumental moment:’ Cleveland acquires ex-Whirlpool plants
CLEVELAND, Tennessee — Two properties once owned by Whirlpool in downtown Cleveland are now under ownership by the City with Spirit. Mayor Kevin Brooks announced the acquisition of the former Whirlpool Plants 1 and 2 in downtown Cleveland late last week. That comes after the city spent more than...
Roberts sentenced to 90 years in prison for 2023 murder of Christopher Wright
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man convicted of second degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of a Baylor alum in downtown Chattanooga learned his sentence Monday. Nearly 50 family and friends showed up to Hamilton County Judge Boyd Patterson’s courtroom on Monday to demonstrate just how much Christopher Wright...
Administration Releases Updated Tax Rate Ordinance, Budget Amendment Proposal
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly’s office has released the finalized version of its proposed property tax rate and supplemental budget, which asks the City Council to adopt a property tax rate of $1.93 per $100 of assessed property value. The updates come after weeks of budget work sessions with the...
East Ridge Announces New Driver Services Self-Service Kiosk at City Hall
The City of East Ridge is pleased to announce the installation of a new Driver Services Self-Service Kiosk at City Hall, made possible through a partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security – Driver Services Division. Located in the East Ridge City Hall lobby, the kiosk...
Chattanooga Gas Prices Fall Nearly 11 Cents A Gallon Over The Past Week
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 10.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.61/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 2.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 29.0 cents per gallon lower than a year...
