Chattanooga TN

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department responded to a shooting on March 23, 2026, in the 1100 block of Arlington Avenue, where a 17-year-old male was injured. Officers were dispatched at approximately 10:27 p.m. and located the victim with a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim was transported by Hamilton...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A Hamilton County reserve deputy says Volkswagen fired him for something Tennessee law allows. Now, he is suing the company for at least half a million dollars. (Scroll down to read the full lawsuit). Luis Rivera, a 14-year employee at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant, claims he was...

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — What started as a garage fire quickly spread, destroying a large home in Whitfield County Monday night, according to fire officials. The Whitfield County Fire Department was dispatched Monday night to a reported single-family residential structure fire in the area of Ridgehaven Way and Reed...

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to two rescue incidents on Signal Mountain on March 22, one of which involved a Black Hawk helicopter assisting with the evacuation of an injured hiker. Fire officials said the first incident of the day resulted in a fatality. Later that...

A female, adult Lab-type dog (Dog #260) was found on Mohawk Court and is being held at Cleveland Animal Control (Kennel 3) until March 27, 2026. Adoption fees are $50, which include spay/neuter, first shots, deworming, and a rabies vaccination for dogs over 12 weeks old. Adoptions are first come, first serve. For...

Federal agents have removed more than 57 million deadly doses of fentanyl from U.S. communities during a massive 30-day enforcement surge. The operation, known as "Operation Fentanyl Free America Phase II," targeted transnational criminal organizations and their financial networks from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10. Nationwide,...

The Rooted Table Cafe is celebrating its grand opening on March 23, 2026, in Lookout Mountain. The café invites everyone to come enjoy its fresh-made breakfast and lunch, a signature coffee line, and desserts from a 40-year cheesecake legacy. The owners describe it as a place built on faith, family, and community—a...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga firefighters responded to a fire downtown on Monday afternoon. At 4:24 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to several calls about heavy smoke at the 1900 block of S Greenwood Avenue. Firefighters found a conex container with items inside on fire. The surrounding...

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — The leader of a show choir in Bradley County has been changing lives for more than 20-years. On Pay It Forward, we surprise the man who has built a family through hard work and dedication to his students. At Lake Forest Middle School, the halls...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two teenagers are facing charges following a shooting at Chattanooga's Coolidge Park over the weekend. Park visitors we spoke with say there are safety concerns after a crime like this in a place they considered family friendly. Police say Demarion Langston and Londen Porter opened fire...