Tennessee bill will require schools to report students’ citizenship status to state
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A bill that has now passed through the Tennessee General Assembly is causing some controversy. The legislation requires schools to compile documentation about the legal status of their students and send it to the state. But the original bill didn't start out that way. It...
Family escapes Kimball home uninjured after tree falls on it
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Marion County family is grateful to be alive today following last night’s severe storms. It was 1:30 Monday morning at Josh Sitz’s Kimball home on Grover Hill Road when the severe line of storms made it to his house. Sitz said, “The wind was...
Dairy Queen free cone day returns March 19
Free cone day at Dairy Queen is returning on Thursday, March 19, 2026. All Chattanooga area Dairy Queen locations are welcoming warmer weather with the return of a classic vanilla soft serve cone. They say guests can dip their cone for $1, with 100% of dip proceeds supporting local children...
Two Tennessee Cities Rank Among Most Obese in the U.S.
A new report ranks two Tennessee cities among the most impacted metro areas for obesity, highlighting health and lifestyle concerns.
This Scenic Tennessee Riverwalk Stretches for Miles Along the Water—and the Scenery Is Hard...
Walking along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga offers one of the most peaceful and beautiful outdoor experiences you can find in the state. The Tennessee Riverwalk is a paved trail that winds for miles beside the water, passing through parks, over historic bridges, and alongside stunning river views. Whether you...
Local Gas Prices Continue To Rise, Up Just Over 28 Cents In The Past...
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have risen 28.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.28/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 81.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 71.6 cents per gallon higher than a year...
ERPD Arrests March 12-15
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 12-15. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Winter weather advisory for parts of north Georgia
Temperatures are dropping dramatically behind the cold front on Monday.
Hiker rescued after injury at Foster Falls Park in Grundy County
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WSMV) - On Saturday, the Tracy City, Tennessee Fire & Rescue (TCFD) responded to Foster Falls Park in Grundy County after a man was injured on a hike. TCFD aided the Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department and worked with other local agencies with the search and rescue at Foster Falls Park.
Tracking damage in metro Atlanta & north Georgia after severe storms
ATLANTA — Severe storms moved across metro Atlanta and north Georgia on Monday morning, bringing high winds and downing trees in numerous areas. The overnight line of storms triggered multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and three tornado warnings in the region. Thousands have been left without power. Several damage...
