Torikaya to open May 12 in Downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –Torikaya, a locally owned chef-led Japanese restaurant, has announced they will officially open Tuesday, May 12 at 1120 Houston St., Suite 150 in downtown Chattanooga. Torikaya says they bring a chef-driven take on Japanese dining built around charcoal-grilled yakitori, sushi, ramen, and shareable plates. Torikaya is led...
Vehicle total loss following fire in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. — A vehicle is a total loss following a fire in Dunlap on May 7th. According to the Dunlap Fire Department (DFD), officials were dispatched at 2:11 p.m. CST to Lewis Chapel for a mutual aid request for a vehicle fire on Henson Gap Road at the entrance to the sand plant.
Shot eagle rescued in Tennessee, now in rehab with hopes of release, Chattanooga Zoo...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — An injured eagle is getting a second chance after a multi-agency rescue effort in Tennessee. The bird was found May 6 in Campbellsville, where a member of the public contacted the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The next day, a TWRA agent brought the eagle to the...
Two charged after high speed chase
Deputies have charged two people after a high speed chase that went through Georgia and Alabama. It started on Sand Mountain above Rising Fawn. DeKalb deputies chased the vehicle into Georgia and back into Jackson County. Eventually they forced it off the road. Byron Ray Gentry of Flat Rock tried...
Mayor Fires Entire Police Department Over Facebook Comments About His Wife
A disgruntled mayor of a small Georgia town reportedly fired an entire police department over a dispute with his wife. Mayor Ron Shinnick allegedly shuttered the entire police department in Cohutta over “inappropriate comments” officers made about his spouse on Facebook, WAFB reported . The entire force, including the police chief, lost their jobs this week. “The PD has been [dissolved], and all personnel have...
These 3 Tennessee Airbnbs Have Hot Tubs and Unreal Views
There's just something about that early morning mountain air that lights my soul on fire. The only thing that can heighten that feeling is some water. These Airbnbs with pools in Tennessee offer the best of both worlds-they offer incredible views plus the opportunity to splash the day away. From rooftop pools to infinity pools, […]
Man shot and killed outside Chattanooga community center; 2 officers now on leave
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — UPDATE:. Chattanooga Police have released more information about a deadly shooting involving two officers at a Chattanooga Community Center. They say a little after 11:30 a.m. officers were called to the John A. Patten Community Center on Kellys Ferry Road on a report of a fight between two people.
Walker County Chairwoman to Host Series of Community Town Halls
Angie Teems will host a series of four town hall-style meetings across Walker County over the next two months, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about county government initiatives. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. at locations throughout the county, starting May 12...
SkyBoss HQ officially opens at Collegedale Municipal Airport
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new chapter in aviation is taking off in Collegedale following the grand opening of SkyBoss HQ at the Collegedale Municipal Airport. City leaders, aviation officials, and community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate the airport’s first major expansion in more than two decades. The project includes two newly constructed hangars totaling 20,000 square feet and is expected to support future growth...
New Taser Approved for Powell’s Crossroads Police
At a recent city meeting, the Board of Mayor & Aldermen of Powells Crossroads voted to approve the purchase a new Taser gun for the town’s police department. Police Chief Kenneth Seagraves brought the request before the board, recommending the Taser 10 model from Axon, a well-known police equipment manufacturer. The Taser 10 can hold up to 10 cartridges and has a range of...

















