Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed transition home is sparking controversy in an East Brainerd neighborhood. Nonprofit Broken Healer Ministries says that 90% of all young adults aging out of the foster care system are at risk of homelessness, and would like to address that issue with a home in the Shenandoah...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Elected officials in Chattanooga say they are ready to find the money in the city's budget to fund raises for police officers and firefighters. A committee meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday. Chattanooga city council, police and fire leaders, and Mayor Tim Kelly's Office have been...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County woman recently celebrated her 105th Birthday! Staff at the senior living facility where she resides call her the 'heartbeat' of the community. August 7 marked an extraordinary milestone for Morning Pointe of East Hamilton resident Cellie Bierly, who turned 105 years young.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Teachers across Tennessee are expressing frustration after a promised statewide bonus turned out to be less than expected. These bonuses were promised as part of Governor Bill Lee's Education Freedom Act. The Act, which established scholarships for students to attend private schools, also allowed...

From January through July, the Walker County Codes Enforcement team opened 436 new cases and completed over 1,600 inspections and follow-ups. As a result, 54 properties were brought into compliance. Officials say efforts are ongoing to streamline the blighted property cleanup process, with several problem areas...

Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have risen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 4.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 14.8 cents per gallon lower than a year...

The SPLASH Summer Arts Festival is steadily becoming a Chattanooga staple, and is, at its core, a celebration of children’s creativity and art, with an emphasis on fostering community and building a family friendly environment that highlights Chattanooga youth’s uniquely diverse arts scene. This year’s festival will...

BAY CITY, Mich. — Harrison Bass Pro Angler Jacob Wheeler made history -- again. Wheeler won another Major League Fishing event, and a check for $150,000. But at the same time, Wheeler claimed another Angler of the Year (AOY) Award which came with an additional $100,000. The #1-ranked angler in the world has claimed...

On Sunday evening at approximately 1656 hours, officers with the East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) were dispatched to the 5600 block of Ringgold Road in response to a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers collected physical evidence and obtained witness statements. The investigation led officers to a residence...

Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society wrapped up their first week of surgeries following the soft opening of their new low-cost community spay/neuter clinic. The shelter is excited to have this project finally underway. By providing affordable spay and neuter options, HES hopes to decrease the number of unwanted...