Pedestrian dies after being struck on North Market Street in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga police responded early Sunday morning to a pedestrian struck at 30 North Market Street, resulting in the death of a 39-year-old man. The incident occurred at 1:54 a.m. on Sept. 28, 2025. According to preliminary findings from the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic/DUI Unit, a...
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Bridgeport
A man faces several drug-related charges after a traffic stop turned to a drug bust in Jackson County. Justin Mitchell Gamble, 33, of Stevenson, was booked into the Jackson County Jail Friday night. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Jacobs Avenue...
Billy Strings, At IBMA, Owns His Role As Bluegrass Ambassador – By Craig Havighurst...
In Chattanooga, Billy Strings wrapped up an intimate duo tour with guitar hero Bryan Sutton and launched another stretch of his ongoing mega-tour with his versatile jamgrass band. Amid that, he delivered a keynote address to the IBMA World of Bluegrass that solidified his position as a leader and an ambassador of the...
Man charged in 2023 Northshore pedestrian deaths back in court as he awaits trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged in the death of a mother and her son in November 2023 was back in court Monday. It’s almost been two years since tragedy struck on Frazier Avenue. Ana Posso Rodriguez and her one year old son, Jonathan Delvia, were killed while they...
Chattamatters: James County – Tennessee’s Lost County
Out in Ooltewah, the Mountain Oaks Manor is a quaint spot for a small wedding or a weekday luncheon. But more than a century ago, its floral tea rooms and modest banquet hall hosted a different clientele: judges, juries, prisoners. From 1913 to 1919, the building served as the courthouse...
Current Walker County teacher faces allegations of past misconduct in Chattanooga
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A teacher at Ridgeland High School in Walker County is under scrutiny after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student while he worked at Central High School in Chattanooga. Nathan Dawson, a science teacher, is accused by a former Central High student of engaging...
Dade Middle School student barred from campus after police say they threatened violence
A Dade County Middle School student was barred from campus on Monday, after school officials say they made a threat of violence towards the school. In a statement, Dade Middle School says they, along with local law enforcement, barred the student from school today and worked to ensure the safety of the school.
One Dead, One Injured After Gunfire Erupts at Ringgold Party
RINGGOLD, GA – The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that broke out late Saturday, September 27, at a residence on Indian Springs Road. Deputies responded to a noise complaint around 11:00 p.m. and arrived to find a chaotic scene with more than ten people gathered in the yard. As they...
Chattanooga police officers engage with students during community education events
Chattanooga, TN – This past week, Chattanooga Police Department officers participated in educational events at local schools to teach students about safety and law enforcement. Officers visited Red Bank Elementary for the “Community Helper Visit,” where kindergarteners learned about police duties, how to stay safe,...
Local Gas Prices Continue To Fall, Down Five Cents A Gallon Over The Past...
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.58/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 12.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 10.3 cents per gallon lower than a year...
