Wildwood Playscape opens at Enterprise South Nature Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Adventurers both young and old have a new place to explore in Hamilton County. The Wildwood Playscape at Enterprise South Nature Park is officially open!. It is a three acre playground that is filled with hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp...
Law and Order April 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-003709 – 1500 BLK Keeble Street – Residential Fire – Police and Fire responded to a residential fire. Upon arrival, the rear of the residence was fully involved. ERPD evacuated residents from the nearby homes prior to ERFD extinguishing the flames.
Municipal Court Docket April 28
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 28. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Amy Barbee – Assault (4), Disorderly, Assault on Police. Faith Childs – Violation Conditions of Release. Dominick Cotton...
‘We believe you:’ Northwest Georgia group creates card to connect survivors with help
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Sometimes, the first step is just knowing someone believes you. A nonprofit in northwest Georgia is trying to make that moment easier. The Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy Center has created a small card designed to connect survivors with help in a crisis. It is called...
Water main project underway in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE — Tennessee American Water is currently conducting a planned water main replacement project impacting portions of East Ridge. According to the City of East Ridge, the infrastructure improvement project began April 13, 2026, and is expected to continue through approximately June 5, 2026, weather permitting. They say...
Bradley County teacher under TBI investigation had prior suspension, records show
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Newly released records are shedding more light on a Bradley Central High School teacher now under investigation. Documents we obtained through an open records request show the teacher, Lindsey Bell, was previously disciplined over social media conduct involving students. As we reported, the district attorney...
Finally: Chattanooga’s I-75/I-24 split now officially open after major rebuild project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — One of Chattanooga’s busiest traffic choke points is finally getting relief. State leaders marked the completion of major work at the I-75 and I-24 interchange Friday morning, a project aimed at easing congestion for drivers across the region. The work wraps up Phase II of...
Chattanooga Armed Forces Day Parade scaled back as DHS shutdown affects Coast Guard role
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A long-standing Chattanooga tradition will look a little different this year. Organizers of the Armed Forces Day Parade say the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is forcing changes, including the loss of a key speaker. Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish, who organizes the parade, told...
More construction on the way as 24/75 project is completed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, many have dealt with the congestion caused by the construction on Interstates 24 and 75 in Chattanooga. TDOT says they have reached the end of a major phase of that project, as phase two of the 24/75 widening has been completed. With the ending of...
Chattanooga man convicted on drug, gun charges after federal trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A Chattanooga man with multiple felony convictions has been found guilty on federal drug and gun charges. A jury convicted 55-year-old Richard Allen Sr. after a two-day trial in U.S. District Court, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Allen, also known as “Hoss,” was found...
