Chattanooga TN

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County officials celebrated upgrades and the grand opening of a new playground at the Birchwood Community Center on Saturday. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp joined Hamilton County Parks and Recreation to unveil the changes, according to the mayor's office. The mayor's office says...

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- With Juneteenth approaching, the Unity Group of Chattanooga has launched a powerful series of events commemorating 160 years since emancipation. The opening ceremony paid tribute to the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.), who played a vital role during the Civil War — helping build the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Keeping your child safe on the road is a top priority—and now it’s easier than ever. The Safe Journey Child Passenger Safety Program, administered by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office alongside the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, supports families across Tennessee Technicians partner...

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — An escaped pig caused heavy traffic delays on Interstate 24 Saturday, the Dade County Sheriff's Office says. According to deputies, the owner lost their pig on Friday evening but did not do anything about it. Pig sighting calls came in, but it wasn't until Saturday...

Atlanta, Georgia – Nearly 10 million people across Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina are under a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. Saturday, with damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes possible across the region. According to the US National Weather Service in Peachtree City,...

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Qurayshawn Byrdsong – Theft over $10,000, Burglary of Auto (2). Sharon Chambers – Criminal Trespass/Capias, Drug Paraphernalia/Capias. Dreshun...

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) hosted a series of specialized training classes this week focused on hazardous materials response, drawing participation from both public safety personnel and key industry representatives. The sessions provided in-depth instruction on the physical and chemical...

Chattanooga, TN – A head-on collision in the 4700 block of Highway 58 claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman on Friday afternoon, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. The crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2025, and involved two vehicles—a Kia Sorento and a GMC 2500HD....

Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department officers began their shifts Wednesday with a Front Porch Lineup at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, reinforcing the department’s ongoing commitment to community engagement. The event highlighted the Bigs in Blue initiative—a mentoring program that pairs...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Children's Advocacy Center in Hamilton County was instrumental in the trial of Duane Sanders, with jurors viewing forensic interviews where victims described the abuse they suffered. The center, a nonprofit organization, provides a safe environment for children to share their experiences. A...