5 Best Local Favorite Restaurants in Chattanooga to Try
Chattanooga sits snug along the Tennessee River, framed by mountains and storied by railroad history and Civil War echoes. But today, it’s a city remade by outdoor adventurers, artists, and homegrown entrepreneurs who are as passionate about food as they are the city’s legendary Southern hospitality. Chattanooga’s...
Soddy-Daisy man arrested after hardware store shoplifting sprees, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man from Soddy-Daisy faces charges, after police say he went on several shoplifting sprees at the Home Depot in Hixson. Arrest reports we obtained show he avoided arrest for more than a month after the sprees. Here is the timeline from those reports:. On August...
Chattanooga family fears for father’s care as VA halts programs amid shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As we enter the 3rd day of the government shutdown, a Chattanooga family of veterans says they're growing more worried about their father who just had his leg amputated. They tell us he's been discharged back home as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has stopped...
Venezuelan woman facing charges after car crash injures two toddlers in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Venezuelan woman was arrested in Chattanooga on Saturday after her two children were injured in a car crash back in August. An arrest report says traffic investigators arrived at single vehicle crash on Walnut Road to find two toddlers-- ages 3 and 4---with severe injuries.
Chattanooga honors heroes at Patriot Award Gala with Gary Sinise as master of ceremonies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Community members and Medal of Honor recipients attended the 2025 Patriot Award Gala at the Chattanooga Convention Center Saturday. The black-tie event--hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center--honors individuals who embody...
Dave’s Hot Chicken Heats Up Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The wait is over for local hot chicken fans as Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially opened its first Chattanooga location. The Los Angeles-based chain, known for its signature spicy chicken tenders and sliders, opened this weekend on Gunbarrel Road. Crowds packed the restaurant throughout...
Cherokee County Woman Arrested in Tennessee Marina Drug Bust With Fentanyl and Meth
CHEROKEE COUNTY, ALABAMA — A Cherokee County woman wanted on outstanding warrants is being extradited back to Alabama after she and another suspect were captured during a major drug bust at a Tennessee marina, authorities confirmed Thursday. Deputies Find Fugitives Hiding Inside Boat. According to the Hamilton County...
Chattanooga tests new paving material that helps roads last up to 15 years longer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The city of Chattanooga says they're testing out a new paving material that could make roads last 10 to 15 years longer. Once city official says it will also cut costs in half. Resident David Saylors says the road work is much needed as he's always...
Municipal Court Docket October 7
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 7. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Alexander Alford – Aggravated Domestic Assault, Unlawful Possession Firearm, Violation Order of Protection. Tony Burnette – Criminal Impersonation.
The Green Eyes Festival Honors Chickamauga’s Haunted Folklore
Lurking deep in the foggy woods and battlefields of Chickamauga, Georgia is a legendary creature described as an apparition, or shape shifter, or some type of monster. Seen by many throughout the years, Ole’ Green Eyes personifies evil roaming across the vast darkness. Last year Chickamauga native Nate Tucker...

















