Erlanger Park on track to open in six months
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Once the remnants of Chattanooga’s industrial past, Erlanger Park is quickly coming out of the ground. The new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts is aiming to become one of the city’s premier event destinations. Developers say it is on time and under budget, as it...
Chattanooga Police to Host National Night Out: Oct 14th
The Chattanooga Police Department is inviting the public to its annual National Night Out kickoff event. This free community gathering will take place on Tuesday, October 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Silverdale Baptist Church, located at 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive. The event aims to build stronger community-police...
Hamilton County to preserve McDonald Farm: Industrialize underdeveloped Enterprise South
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County officials say they plan to preserve the majority of McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. However, some residents are concerned about the hundreds of acres at Enterprise South that have been set aside for industrial development in order to preserve the farm. Mayor Weston...
CARTA Launches Community Survey to Shape the Future of Transit in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN — The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is inviting residents to share their experiences and ideas about getting around the city through a new community survey. The results will guide efforts to improve Chattanooga’s transportation system, making it more efficient, equitable,...
The Gigantic Flea Market In Georgia Where $35 Goes Further Than You’d Believe
There’s something magical about the hunt for treasure, and at the I-75 Flea Market in Rossville, Georgia, that magic comes with a side of southern charm and bargains that’ll make your wallet do a happy dance. You know that feeling when you find something amazing for a price...
Brainerd Believers Fund Extends Hope Beyond the School Walls
At Brainerd High School (BHS), the Brainerd Believers Fund has become a powerful expression of community support and endurance. Launched by Principal Dr. Crystal Sorrells, the initiative was designed to “reignite our support throughout the community,” drawing contributions from alumni, local businesses, and neighbors...
Chattanooga Police Investigating A Pair Of Recent Shootings, One Arrest Made
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on October 8, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the 2300 block of Kirby Avenue. When officers arrived, they learned the 19-year-old male victim had transported himself to a local hospital, where he was treated for a...
CPD sergeant relieved of duty following indictment for aggravated assault
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department relieved one of its Neighborhood Policing Bureau sergeants of duty following his indictment by the Hamilton County Grand Jury on an aggravated assault charge. According to the department, the incident occurred on October 6, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., when...
‘He wasn’t alone:’ Vigil held for Chattanooga man killed by drunk driver Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Family and friends said an emotional goodbye Friday at a vigil for a man who was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Chattanooga earlier week. Chattanooga Police say a man was drinking and driving when he hit 2 people parked off Gunbarrel Road Sunday.
Mental health on the line: Students speak their minds at Hamilton County School Board
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Hamilton County School Board will hear from dozens of students at its meeting Thursday afternoon, where they'll once again discuss access to mental health services in the district's schools. During that meeting, board members voted to table Board Member Ben Connor's amendment to reinstate...