Chattanooga TN

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Bradley County School officials are changing their student cell phone policy amid a new state law that bans cellular devices in class. While some parents argue it's a positive, others fear it could put their child at risk. Grandparents Pasty and Johnny Deal are guardians...

With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved the addition of the new 729 area code to the existing 423 area code region, which covers two non-contiguous regions in eastern Tennessee, serving communities such as Bristol, Chattanooga, Johnson City and Kingsport, as well as...

Riverfront Nights will be holding an electrifying performance by Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince Saturday, Aug. 2. The band will re-create some of Prince’s most memorable concert moments, covering the artist’s top hits at Ross’s Landing. Bobby Miller, Purple Madness frontliner, has studied and emulated Prince...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A longtime Chattanooga family business has shut its doors for the final time. Gordon’s Cleaners, which began as a small launderette on Frazier Avenue in 1947, closed its McCallie Avenue location today, marking the end of an era for one of the city’s most enduring businesses.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A 30-year-old man who police say committed two murders at two different locations on the same day in Chattanooga five years ago is now in custody. On December 1st, 2020, police say a 61-year-old man was shot and killed outside his home on South Kelly Street.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A recent tree planting along Manufacturer's Road under the Highway 27 overpass has sparked controversy among Chattanooga residents. A viewer reached out to us on our Facebook page, shared the above photo and described the project as a "ridiculous use of resources." Another viewer told us,...

Hamilton County Schools are excited to announce the 8th Annual Back to School Bash, a celebration kicking off the start of the new school year. The event will be held on Saturday, August 2, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Tennessee Riverpark. “We’re excited to celebrate the new...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — It's been nearly a decade since a witness to a Chattanooga murder was murdered herself. Now, prosecutors have introduced a jailhouse letter written by 1 of 3 suspects in Bianca Horton's death that they say indicates a larger conspiracy to keep witnesses in his trial quiet.

Chattanooga, TN – On July 29, 2025, the Chattanooga Police Department’s Fugitive Unit, with assistance from the Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task Force, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 49-year-old LaJeffery Sparks in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on Fagan...

Chattanooga, TN – On July 29, 2025, the Chattanooga Police Department’s Fugitive Unit, with help from the Smoky Mountain Fugitive Task Force, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 30-year-old Khavell Mailik Williams in connection to a 2020 double homicide. Williams was charged...