TBI identifies suspect killed by Chattanooga officer during weekend apartment standoff
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has identified a suspect who was shot and killed by a Chattanooga Police officer during a weekend standoff in which he was believed to be holding a person hostage in a second-floor apartment. At the request of 11th Judicial District...
Fayette Mall refinancing will net $5M more in cash flow for owner CBL Properties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CBL Properties has completed a refinancing of Fayette Mall, a super-regional enclosed mall located in Lexington, Ky., in a restructuring that will improve cash flow by $5 million, the Chattanooga-based mall operator announced. Fayette Mall is a 55-year-old regional shopping mall located at 3401 Nicholasville Road...
Affidavit: Man tried to hide AR-15 in pants during arrest at Chattanooga restaurant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An affidavits reveals new details in what led to police arresting a man who was seen carrying an AR-15 style gun inside of a restaurant on Chattanooga's Southside Sunday. Officers were dispatched around 4:17 p.m. after the affidavit says a concerned caller reported a suspicious man...
Jason Chen denied new trial in Jasmine Pace murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man who was convicted last year in the murder of a Chattanooga woman in 2022 attempted to get a new trial Monday. Jason Chen was convicted of stabbing 22 year old Jasmine Pace 60 times and leaving her body in a suitcase by the Tennessee River in January 2025.
Hamilton County Health Department announces layoffs
The Hamilton County Health Department announced layoffs today. The cuts follow an operational review. They are laying off 13 employees and will not fill two vacant positions. “These decisions are never made lightly. The employees impacted by this decision have served our division and community with dedication, professionalism, and compassion. We are grateful for their many contributions to public health.”
Your Creative Adventure Awaits With The We Make Festival This Saturday
Art 120 is celebrating 15 years of getting art off the walls, out of the galleries and into the community. Just in time for Mother’s Day, artwork, crafts, and yummy food will be featured among legendary artists in the Sculpture Fields. Join them this Saturday, May 9th from 11am...
Man behind bars after police say he walked around Chattanooga’s Southside with an AR-15
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man is now in custody after police say he was seen in the Southside area of Chattanooga with an AR-15 style gun. NewsChannel 9 reached out to the Chattanooga Police Department after a viewer sent us a video of what appeared to be CPD officers detaining a man in gray sweat suit and a red hoodie and taking a large...
Chattanooga Market hosts Strawberry Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, the Chattanooga Market was buzzing with excitement. Crowds were able to enjoy live music, a variety of food and local vendors, and of course, strawberries. What BERRY way to celebrate than with the Strawberry Festival?. Every weekend, starting in late April, the Chattanooga Market...
E173 – Mark Kennedy’s Morning Cup
Mark Kennedy has spent four decades telling other people’s stories, but this week, we’re turning the tables so he can tell his. In this episode, Mark shares how a shy drummer learned to build confidence one baby step at a time, the impetus behind his long-running Life Stories column, and why he believes good writing should be the softest exchange of ideas.
High-Tax Buyers From California And New York Buy Tennessee Homes
On a ridge just outside Chattanooga, the mountaintop lots at River Gorge Ranch on Aetna Mountain are turning into a magnet for buyers fleeing high-tax states. The gated community, less than 20 minutes from downtown, is seeing brisk sales as out-of-state shoppers from California, Illinois and the New York region sign contracts and watch spec homes rise along the cliffs.
