Chattanooga TN

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — A man who forced restaurant employees into a walk in freezer during an armed robbery in Fort Oglethorpe has learned how many years he'll spend behind bars in federal prison. Mario Merriweather was sentenced to 11 years after he pleaded guilty to robbing a Burger...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Parkridge Health System, part of HCA Healthcare, has announced they have been named one of 2026 Modern Healthcare’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2026 by Premier. They say Premier is a national recognition for excellence in heart and vascular care. “This recognition is a reflection...

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-001227-3600 BLK Ringgold Road- Mental Health – The caller reported a female was attempting to steal his vehicle. Police contacted the suspect who was determined to be having a mental health episode. The car’s owner did not wish to press...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival is returning to the Chattanooga Choo Choo for its third annual celebration. Returning Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., this is a free, family-friendly celebration of Chattanooga’s vibrant outdoor culture, the Chattanooga Outdoor...

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Property tax bills continue to climb across the country, but Chattanooga ranks pretty well. An analysis from Construction Coverage broke down how much we pay in property taxes across the country. In Chattanooga, the median property tax bill is $2,325 a year. Sounds bad, but Chattanooga...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A fire destroyed a two-story home in Hamilton County and displaced a family of five Tuesday, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management. HCOEM says several fire departments responded to a residential fire at 6:10 p.m. located around the 4600 block of Parker...

Chattanooga, TN – A 40-year-old man is facing charges after investigators say he intentionally set multiple fires in a busy commercial area along Shallowford Road on February 8. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, crews were first dispatched at approximately 8 a.m. to a Walgreens at the corner of...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has shared three individuals have been arrested and nearly $100,000 was seized in overnight drug busts on February 10. They say in 12 hours, CPD Narcotics Investigators made three arrests in two separate drug busts. They seized large amounts of fentanyl,...

A garage fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Soddy-Daisy. Officials say that no one was hurt. The call came in around 1:30 in the morning. Officials say that the detached garage is a total loss. We're working to learn more about the cause of the fire. Depend on us...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Millions of tons of waste flow into waterways every year, but one of the biggest contributors may not be what people expect. Studies from recent years show particles from tires may account for about 45 percent of all microplastics found in both land and water. Those particles can make their way...