Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It isn’t too early to get in the holiday spirit, especially with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree registration starting on Monday, September 29 and runs through October 10. Families can start to register at locations across town to be an Angel Tree recipient....

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF) – Pre-K teacher Tyroneshia Jordan walked into her classroom at the Children’s Academy for Education and Learning expecting a normal day—but instead, she was greeted with cheers, balloons, and a grand surprise. Jordan was presented with the Tennessee Early Educator Award, given by Tennesseans...

CHATANOOGA, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway after a Chattanooga police officer fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a burglary Thursday morning, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. According to preliminary information released by the TBI, officers from the Chattanooga Police...

DUNLAP, Tenn. — In the wake of a false alarm at UTC, nearby communities, including Dunlap, are emphasizing the importance of understanding and responding to active shooter situations. Dunlap Police Chief Randy Philips highlighted the critical nature of the "Run, Hide, Fight" protocol, stating, "The average duration...

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — In the heart of Cleveland, Tenn., positioned behind a pink storefront, Wendy Smith has built more than a boutique – she’s built a ministry. Known to locals as the owner of The Pink Doxie, Smith has transformed her personal story of love, loss, and grit into a marketplace where clothes are only the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A piece of Chattanooga's history is set to become the site of a new hotel. Several businesses and residents say they would rather see the building preserved as a landmark. But others argue the building shouldn't stand in the way of growth. Demolition of the Chattanooga...

An unassuming stretch of Highway 301 on Sand Mountain seems like an unlikely spot for a wedding venue that caters to high-end clients, but that is exactly where Blackberry Ridge made its home. The 260-acre venue features multiple wedding sites and accommodation options, and while photos capture the beauty, they...

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from September 20-24. 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.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 17 year old girl is injured, after the Chattanooga Police say she was shot in the 2300 block of Windsor Street. Investigators are currently working to determine if the shooting was an accident, or if it was a targeted attack. Police say the girl is...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County traffic stop for a vehicle with no registration lights on led to the arrest of the passenger, who deputies found carrying multiple drugs, according to an arrest report. Around 3 a.m. Thursday, the arrest report say a Hamilton County deputy spotted a...