Inklings Bookstore is opened and ready for all
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The newest addition in downtown Cleveland beckons all book lovers, coffee drinkers, tea enthusiasts, and those who appreciate a calm place to think or commune. Inklings Bookstore, owned and operated by Adam and Kaeli Riccardi Koenig, makes its customers feel as though they are inside of one of the...
Firefighter Corey Hooper Delivers Baby in Ambulance, Later Promoted to Lieutenant
Chattanooga firefighter Corey Hooper has been promoted to Lieutenant at Engine 21 Red Shift, a career advancement that follows his remarkable work with the department, including an unforgettable emergency call where he delivered a baby in the back of an ambulance. “Never stop learning and keep mentoring our new...
Biker rescued at Walden’s Ridge Bike Park
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday around 4:30 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and Walden’s Ridge Fire responded to the park’s Bullwinkle Trail where a mountain biker hit a tree, leaving him with injuries. According to CFD, an ATV response was requested from the bottom of...
Tennessee woman reported missing after leaving Grady Hospital, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A woman from Tennessee has been reported missing in Atlanta, according to police. Police said Jennifer Castro-Galeano, 25, was last seen leaving Grady Hospital on Oct. 5. According to police, Castro-Galeano was supposed to return home to Chattanooga, Tennessee, but never made it...
He Allegedly Tried to Run After Lighting Woman on Fire. Then a Neighbor Held...
A Tennessee woman died after being set on fire inside her camper, and authorities say a neighbor detained the suspected attacker until deputies arrived. On Nov. 11, 58-year-old Angela Palacio was airlifted from her home in Soddy Daisy — about 20 miles north of Chattanooga — but succumbed to her injuries shortly after...
Hammers: A family-owned staple in Marion County
Nestled in the heart of South Pittsburg is a family-owned department store that sells a large range of clothing and accessories for residents to purchase. Hammers Department Store originally opened in 1941 in Guntersville, Alabama, expanding over time into new communities in Northern Alabama and Eastern Tennessee....
“Modern Medicine, Old Fashioned Care” Is Alive And Well In Chattanooga
While the current government shutdown is finally coming to an end, the votes and discussions needed to stop the upcoming spike in ACA medical premiums prices still seem inevitable. Recently, we featured an article about Hitchcock Family Medicine, one of the pioneers of Direct Primary Care in the city, at...
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise Launches Holiday Gingerbread Challenge
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise is excited to announce its inaugural Gingerbread Challenge, a festive contest celebrating creativity and collaboration, as the kickoff event honoring its 40th anniversary. Highlighting four decades of creating "home" in Chattanooga, this fun-filled competition will take place on...
Hamilton County Coalition offers wrap around service to those struggling with addiction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Coalition is responding to several counties in the viewing area to encourage those facing addiction and mental illness. Lifeline Coordinator Jarrod Dunn and Faith-Based Coordinator Kate Parsons remind everyone that the Hamilton County Coalition offers wrap around...
New documents reveal communications leading to UTC’s decision to demolish Engel Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Friday we're digging into UTC's choice to demolish the historic Engel Stadium and replace it with a woman's sports complex. We recently obtained documents and emails that shed light on the university's decision making process, including a previous plan that didn't work out. Some of those...
