Take a Close-up Look at the Walnut Street Bridge Developments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — City officials are giving us a close-up look at the work they’re doing on the Walnut Street Bridge. The Bridge has been shut down to re-paint, sandblast, rewire and replace the decking on the bridge. They’re working from the northside to the downtown area.
Conservation group celebrates decision to pull proposed Enterprise South, McDonald Farm land deed restriction...
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. It caused a lot of controversy in our community, with over 12,000 signing a petition against that plan. Members of the community say that they are very happy with the...
Chattanooga city council urges public input in Northgate Mall’s transformation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga city council members are now urging the Industrial Development Board to factor public input into redevelopment plans that could transform Northgate Mall into a walkable town center. This comes after the council approved a special tax district or 'TIF' for the mall last month. In...
Free Radon Test Kits Available at Dade County Public Library
Dade County residents now have access to a free radon test kit through the Dade County Public Library, offering an easy way to check homes for dangerous levels of radon gas. Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that is naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Over time, it can accumulate inside...
After public outcry, Enterprise South in Chattanooga, TN will remain open to mountain bikers
For a few tense months, mountain bikers in Chattanooga, TN, faced losing six miles of their best singletrack to industrial development. The proposed land swap at Enterprise South Nature Park would have eliminated 38% of the bike-legal trails in the network. But after public outcry, Hamilton County has dropped plans...
Weather Alert for Friday into Saturday (Heavy Rain & Storm Potential)
Weather Alert for Friday Through Midday Saturday - Heavy Rain and Storm Potential. As discussed earlier, the StormTrack 9 Team continues to monitor the potential for heavy rain Friday through at least the first half of Saturday. An average of multiple model runs known as an "Ensemble" shows the potential locally of...
Collegedale neighbors uneasy about group home that police have responded to several times
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — Residents in a Collegedale neighborhood say they're concerned about a nearby group home that police have received dozens of calls about in the last year. Some of those residents tell us they've had concerning encounters with some of the members of the home. The group home...
Keeping kids safe at Erlanger Children’s
Meet Dr. Dave Bhattacharya — better known as “Dr. B-12” — a pediatric trauma surgeon at Erlanger Children’s Hospital who’s passionate about keeping our little ones safe. For the past 10 years in Chattanooga, he’s seen firsthand the impact of firearm-related injuries on kids,...
Firefighter Self-Extricates After Falling Through Floor During Hunter Road House Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A firefighter was able to self-extricate after falling through the floor of a Hunter Road home during a house fire on January 7. Firefighters responded around 1:00 p.m. on January 7 to multiple calls about a possible house fire on the 5000 block of Hunter Road.
Airman awarded medal for aid in capture of fugitive accused of murder
After recognizing his friend in the news, airman Ryland Perez-Settle assisted law enforcement in a manhunt that resulted in the capture of the fugitive.

















