Neighbors say these 3 Chattanooga bars are turning streets into a ‘scene of chaos’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Residents in Southside Chattanooga are urging action after repeated complaints about bars near their neighborhood, and the Chattanooga Beer Board says it wants to do something. During Thursday’s meeting, residents, business owners, and faith community members spoke out about ongoing issues at...
EXCLUSIVE: Qcells furloughs workers, cuts hours amid supply chain issues
Solar panel manufacturer Qcells confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that immediate changes to operations were happening across the company, including its manufacturing plant in Cartersville.
Tara Viland selected as Venue Manager for new East Ridge event center
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — City officials in East Ridge announced that Tara Viland has been selected as the Venue Manager for the city’s new event center, Venue 1921 at East Ridge. This multipurpose space will cover 12,000 square feet and is scheduled to open in early 2026,...
Chattanooga school zone speed cameras to start issuing citations at 2 schools Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Drivers near Orchard Knob Elementary and Brainerd High School will need to slow down. The City of Chattanooga says traffic cameras in those school zones will begin issuing citations starting on Monday. The cameras were installed to help enforce the 15 mile-per-hour school zone limits. Drivers...
Chattanooga Residents: Garbage Pickup Unchanged for Veterans Day, City Facilities Closed November 11
On November 11, 2025, Chattanooga will follow its regular garbage and recycling collection schedule. Residents should place containers at the curb by 6:30 AM for pickup. The City Landfill in Harrison, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and the Wood Recycle Center will be closed on Veterans Day. These facilities...
Local Towns Join Forces to Support Families Impacted by Federal Shutdown
The towns of Walden and Signal Mountain in Tennessee are working together to help local families affected by the federal government shutdown. The shutdown has disrupted programs such as SNAP, increasing food insecurity in the area.
Neighbor tells of daring rescue after Trenton home explosion
There’s not a lot left of a home that exploded Thursday afternoon in Trenton – the home of two people.
‘Get on my back… we’re getting out of here’ after home explodes
After a home exploded in Trenton, a neighbor came to the rescue, carrying away a resident on his back.
ERPD Arrests Nov. 2-6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 2-6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CPD efforts lead to multiple arrests and narcotics seized
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) was able to arrest multiple individuals and seize different types of narcotics on November 5. CPD made a total of 5 arrests, seized illegal narcotics and seized 4 firearms, with 2 being confirmed stolen, according to the Chattanooga Police Department...
