Chattanooga Honors Ed Johnson with Day of Remembrance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga community members gathered Tuesday to honor the legacy of Ed Johnson, a Black man wrongfully lynched in 1906, with a Day of Remembrance. The day began at the Hamilton County Courthouse, where attendees reflected on Johnson’s life and the injustice he faced, before walking...
Postgame Notes at North Dakota State – WBIT First Round
Chattanooga 20-11, 10-4 SoCon | North Dakota State 29-4, 15-1 Summit. Series: Chattanooga moves to 0-1 all-time against North Dakota State. Deandra Schirmer (USC Aiken, 2011) Chattanooga moves to 6-25 all-time in National Postseason Tournaments... 0-1 in the WBIT. Coach Schirmer is 1-2 in National Postseason...
Chattanooga’s Iconic 4 Bridges Arts Festival Returns The Weekend Of April 18-19
The Association for Visual Arts is pleased to present the 26th Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival at the First Horizon Pavilion on the southside of Chattanooga this April 18-19, 2026. 4 Bridges Arts Festival has grown into one of the best art festivals in the country, highly regarded by both...
Behind the Curtain: The Scuttlebutt Reef
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium has a brand new exhibit and News 12’s Amelia Greer goes ‘Behind the Curtain’ to discover if the underwater rumors are true!. The new Scuttlebutt Reef opened in early March and it showcases some unique creatures, like the Mantis...
Chattanooga Incline Railway area set for makeover with new shops coming to St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A new chapter is taking shape around one of Chattanooga’s most iconic landmarks. CARTA has brought in a local company to expand operations around the Incline Railway in St. Elmo, with new businesses expected to move into the area. The transit authority recently signed a...
👔 Multiple Executive & Management Openings in Hamilton County, TN
Hamilton County’s leadership job market is buzzing this month, with several strong openings for experienced managers ready to take the next step. These roles span manufacturing, logistics, and technology—each offering a chance to make a real impact.
Meet four local Food City employees who are making their communities better
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City employees thousands of workers across their grocery store chain in multiple states. Each year, they pick a handful of those workers to recognize for their volunteer work. “Food City is committed to the communities we serve. Many of our associates volunteer their time and...
DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR MARCH 14, 2026, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2026.
**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGE: Public Indecency-1st or 2nd Conviction-Misdemeanor;. CHARGE: Driving without a Valid License (Misdemeanor);. TOTAL CHARGES: 1. NAME: DERAKH PAIGE KING. AGE: 26. CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA. DATE OF...
Gordon County Indictment Filed in Crash That Killed Dade County Man
CALHOUN, GA — A Gordon County Grand Jury has indicted a man on multiple charges in connection with a 2025 crash that claimed the life of a Dade County resident. Authorities say 45-year-old Matthew Allen Pickens of Calhoun was indicted this week on a series of serious charges stemming from an August 2025 wreck along...
Hamilton County Schools Principal Association statement regarding student demographic information
The following is a statement from the Hamilton County Schools Principal Association regarding House Bill 793, which would require school districts to provide that demographic information to the Tennessee Department of Education. The statement is as follows:. To Whom It May Concern,. As public-school principals...

















