Woman killed in 5-vehicle crash in Hixson Thurdsay afternoon
HIXSON, Tenn. — A woman was killed in Hixson after authorities say she crossed lanes and hit a pickup truck nearly head-on Thursday afternoon. What ultimately was a 5-vehicle accident happened a little after 2 p.m. at the 7000 block of Middle Valley Road, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's...
High-speed collision with tree kills 60-year-old woman in Chattanooga Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A van collided into a tree at high speed in Chattanooga Thursday night, killing a 60-year-old woman who was in the passenger seat. Another man, the driver of the Dodge Caravan that crashed, is now recovering in the hospital from serious injuries. The accident happened a...
State Rep. Greg Martin secures $75,000 grant to upgrade Lakesite traffic signals
State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, says he's secured a state grant that will be used to upgrade traffic lights in the Lakesite area. The $75,000 grant comes from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Traffic Signal Modernization Program. The funds will be used to upgrade traffic lights at the...
Woman charged with disposing of drugs at Chattanooga school, giving police fake name
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A woman is facing charges after an arrest report says she tried disposing of drugs at a Chattanooga middle school and gave police a fake name. The report says and officer was driving south on Dodds Avenue Thursday and approaching E 34th Street when he saw a woman walking east on E 34th St.
Chattanooga Police Department mourns the passing of K9 Buck
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department announced the passing of K9 Buck, a 2-year-old Labrador who had served with the department for just over a year. Buck died on September 24, 2025, from medical complications. According to CPD, Buck showed signs of gastrointestinal upset and lethargy the day...
Chattanooga councilman backs out of proposal to support UAW in VW contract negotiations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Despite pressure from union workers and supporters, one Chattanooga city councilman says he's no longer moving forward with a proposal for the council to support the United Auto Workers (UAW) in their contract negotiations with Volkswagen. Last month, the Chattanooga Area Labor Council organized...
Tennessee Car Hauler Fire Destroys Five Supercars Worth $1.5 Million
Five supercars were lost in a transporter fire in the U.S.
Chattanooga firefighters quickly contain fire at Avondale Head Start
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Fire Department crews brought a fire under control within minutes Thursday morning after it broke out inside Avondale Head Start on Ocoee Street. According to CFD, the fire was reported at 6:27 a.m. on September 25, 2025, when a maintenance worker called 911 after fire...
Former Sequatchie County Children’s Advocacy Center Former Director Indicted and Arrested
The former director of the 12th Judicial District’s Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Sequatchie County has been charged with allegedly using a company card for personal purchases. According to an indictment, between 2019 and 2024, Kelli Renee Craig is accused of using the CAC’s company credit card for...
Fire crews extinguish blaze in FedEx box truck on I-75 near Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Crews with the Tri-Community Fire Department (TCFD) put out a fire on a FedEx truck in Ooltewah Wednesday morning. On September 24, 2025, at 10:27 a.m., crews were dispatched to the fire on I-75 Northbound near the Ooltewah ramp. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming...
