Trout stocking update: TWRA boosts fall fishing access
TWRA says seasonal trout stockings were completed last week at North Chickamauga Creek and Big Soddy Creek, improving fall fishing opportunities after recent rainfall.
Parkridge Medical Center plans freestanding emergency room in Cleveland
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Parkridge Medical Center has announced plans to apply for a Certificate of Need with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to establish a new $17.4 million freestanding emergency department in Cleveland. If approved, the Parkridge Cleveland ER will serve Bradley and Polk counties,...
New Colorectal screening in Chattanooga market; unbreaking fear of getting tested
Chattanooga, Tenn. — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US, despite a high survival rate when detected early. More than 50 million Americans do not complete screening, putting them at risk for fatal outcomes. So why do so many skip out on necessary...
New Pilgrim’s Facility in Walker County to Bring Over 630 Jobs for Local Residents
On November 13, 2025, Pilgrim’s began construction on a new prepared foods facility in Walker County, Georgia. The plant is located in the Walker County Business Park near LaFayette, just north of Audia Plastics.
Thrifting is for the planet (and your wallet)
Thrifting, or secondhand shopping, has become a favorite pastime for students across Lee’s campus. Whether out of necessity or pleasure, thrifting is not only enjoyable but sustainable. Josh Johnson, senior pastoral ministry major, noted that trending styles right now were also popular in the 1980s and 1990s....
ERPD Arrests November 10-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 10-13. 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.
City of Chattanooga unveils plan to return senior programming to Eastgate Town Center
The City of Chattanooga announced plans for the return of a senior center at Eastgate on Monday, exciting many seniors who say the Glenwood Community Center is overcrowded. Senior programming used to be exclusively at Eastgate, but the City of Chattanooga chose to end their lease there several years ago.
Rock City’s Popular Enchanted Garden of Lights Returns For Its 31st Magical Year
From Friday, November 14th, through January 4th of 2026, Rock City celebrates its 31st year of Enchanted Garden of Lights, a festive holiday tradition that invites folks to enjoy over a million twinkling LED lights and witness the gardens at Rock City transformed into an illuminated wonderland at night. This...
Affordable Home Construction Begins in Alton Park, Offering New Opportunity for Local Residents
On November 12, 2025, the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority began construction on its first affordable home in the Alton Park neighborhood of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The project is located on Oakland Avenue and is a partnership with Wind River Built, a Tennessee-based modular home builder. The property was donated to...
Bring the Family to a Touch-a-Truck event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Police Department is partnering with the Junior League of Chattanooga to invite the public to a family-friendly Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, November 15. The Junior League of Chattanooga is sponsoring the event. Touch-a-Truck Chattanooga is a family-friendly, hands-on...
