Chattanooga TN

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WATE) — Remote Area Medical served their 1 millionth patient at a clinic in Bradley County over the weekend, a spokesperson said. The weekend clinic offered free dental, vision and medical services. Their 1 millionth patient was Regina, who hadn’t had a proper eye exam in more than four years, RAM...

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The company “Qcells” has announced they are furloughing a thousand workers at their two plants in Georgia. And one of those plants is in Whitfield County. Qcells makes solar panels. The South Korean say that U.S. Customs has is holding up the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new trial date has been selected for the man charged in a tragic incident on the Chattanooga Northshore. Randy Vega is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence among other charges in a fatal 20-22 crash on Frazier Avenue. That crash,...

Walker County authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Leah Elizabeth Jenkins, who was reported missing late Sunday night. According to investigators, Jenkins was last seen at approximately 11:45 p.m. on November 9, 2025, leaving her residence on Raleigh Drive in LaFayette. She was...

Death Penalty Tennessee Tennessee Department of Corrections Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols on Monday declined to choose between the electric chair and lethal injection for his Dec. 11 execution, meaning the state will default to lethal injection. Nichols was sentenced to death in 1990 after he was...

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — The East Ridge Animal Shelter is bursting at the seams, and staff say they need the community’s help now more than ever. Shelter Supervisor Jennie Van Ausdal says the facility is at max capacity, with dogs and cats arriving every day. She says each adoption or foster placement not only saves a...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A company that produces EV batteries is looking to expand near Enterprise South in Chattanooga. That plan includes installing several electric furnaces in the area. But some worry about the potential environmental problems that would create for the nearby nature park. This comes after Hamilton...

On November 8, 2025, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a house fire on the 900 block of Sheridan Court. Crews arrived at 4:15 PM after reports that someone might be trapped inside. Engine 4 found heavy smoke and flames and began fighting the fire from the front and back of the house.

SALE CREEK, Tenn. — This is one of those stories that I don't care if you read or not. I am selfishly writing this story for myself, not for you. You see, I'm a writer. True writers are compelled to pour out their feelings in words. Sometimes it is important for us to do that to benefit others, we hope. But sometimes...

Chattanooga, Tennessee, is installing new smart technology and retiming traffic signals to improve daily commutes. Corey Givens, Manager of Intelligent Transportation Systems, said these upgrades are expected to reduce congestion, save time for drivers, and improve safety. The project is part of the city's...