Several Southeast Food Banks Receive Holiday Support From Food City
Food City recently made a series of donations and check presentations to local food banks, nonprofits and holiday outreach programs throughout its multi-state footprint. Food City and Dietz & Watson partnered to support the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, delivering more than a ton of premium deli meats and a $2,250...
Chattanooga officers face $1M lawsuit for veteran’s death in Christmas Eve shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tuesday we are learning more about a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who shot by Chattanooga Police on Christmas Eve. On December 24th of 2024, Roberto Zayas was shot and killed on East Brainerd Road. Police say he was holding a...
UnitedHealthcare and Bradley Medical Center clash over patient rates
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley Medical Center says it has not ended negotiations with UnitedHealthcare, despite earlier reports that patients with the insurance provider could no longer rely on the hospital for routine care. The medical center says it was close to a counter-offer when UnitedHealthcare issued an...
Fire in Sequatchie County on Sunday
On Sunday morning, the Dunlap Fire Department reported to a mutual aid call for a residential structure fire in the Southend VFD district in Sequatchie County. The residence was a single wide mobile home off Mahoney Road; however, the occupant was not home. Southend had made entry and knocked down...
Found safe: Search for missing 92-year-old woman in Ooltewah now over
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. — UPDATE from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office at 9:30 a.m.:. Nancy Hicks has been located safe not far from her home. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to. our local news partners and the citizens of Hamilton County for their assistance in...
Chattanooga firefighters rescue driver as car dangles from power pole after crash Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga firefighters rescued a driver Tuesday who was suspended inside of their vehicle after a crash on Wilcox Boulevard. The Chattanooga Fire Department says the crash happened at the intersection of Wilcox Blvd and Holtzclaw Ave. The crash caused one of the cars to become suspended...
Hamilton County Schools’ book removal reignites debate over age-appropriate materials
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A decision to remove a book from a Hamilton County high school English class is reigniting the debate over age-appropriate material. The decision was made after parents raised concerns over graphic content. But some argue pulling the material raises bigger questions about censorship. "The...
Elderly man with dementia who went missing from Red Bank Monday found safe
RED BANK, Tenn. — UPDATE:. Red Bank Police say an elderly man with dementia who went missing Monday has been found safe. Red Bank Police say they're searching for an elderly man with dementia who went missing Monday. Police say Billy Doss is an 80-year-old man of small stature....
Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Returns to Coolidge Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga’s Division of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy is inviting the community to ring in the New Year at Chattanooga’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at Coolidge Park. This free event will bring in holiday festivities,...
Salvation Army hosts Christmas brunch for unhoused community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army of Chattanooga opened its doors this morning to host a special brunch for members of the unhoused community. The event served up a warm plate of breakfast favorites while offering a welcoming space filled with care and connection. News 12 spoke with...
