Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in Chattanooga for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight several women-owned member businesses that are making an impact across our community. Women entrepreneurs continue to shape Chattanooga’s economy through innovation, resilience and leadership across industries. By...
Tax Day: Common filing mistakes that could delay your return in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — With tax day just around the corner on April 15th, having the proper documentation in order will streamline the process. We spoke with Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer for Jackson Hewitt Services in Chattanooga, about what Tennesseans need to know and common mistakes that may delay the process.
Lack of Lookouts stadium development could mean $880K annual taxpayer shortfall
(The Center Square) – Hamilton County’s attorney notified developers around the Lookouts new stadium at the U.S. Pipe and Wheland Foundry sites off Interstate 24 that taxpayers will see a shortfall of $880,000 per year if development around the stadium is not completed on the city’s timeline. The Lookouts are getting...
Dining Out: Vienna Bier Garten Is A Must Visit When Visiting LaFayette
When I lived in Hinesville, Ga., I often ate at a downtown restaurant right across the street from the newspaper office where I worked called Zum Rosenhof. The style and food, authentically German, was like being instantly transported to Bavaria. The servers even wore traditional dirndls and during Oktoberfest, the...
Early morning chemical spill closes I-24 off-ramp, Wauhatchie Pike Saturday
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. — An interstate off-ramp and Wauhatchie Pike were closed due to a substance leaking from a semi truck onto the road and other cars Saturday morning, according to a release from the Chattanooga Fire Department. That release says a driver called 911 just before 12:30 a.m.,...
Hazmat Response Underway After Nitric Acid Spill in Lookout Valley
Hazmat Response Underway After Nitric Acid Spill in Lookout Valley. Emergency crews responded early Saturday morning to a hazardous materials spill involving Nitric acid in the Lookout Valley area. According to officials with the Chattanooga Fire Department, the incident began around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, March 7,...
Fatal crash on Keith Street in Cleveland Thursday morning
The Cleveland Police Department is still investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that happened shortly before 9:00 a.m. Thursday on North Keith Street. Investigators say a vehicle traveling southbound crossed the median and struck a vehicle heading northbound. After the initial crash, the vehicle continued and hit...
Rod ‘RodMan’ Thompson brings laughter to the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga continues to bring quality entertainment and Rod ‘RodMan’ Thompson is in town to share a few laughs. RodMan will be at the Comedy Catch Friday and Saturday for two shows each night! You can enjoy the 18+ show at 7PM or 9:15PM.
No one hurt in Ooltewah house fire Saturday morning
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — No one was hurt when a house caught fire in Ooltewah Saturday morning, according to the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. Tri-Community VFD says the fire happened on Flagridge Drive just after 11 a.m. A neighbor saw the two story house in flames and called 911.
Friday night armed robbery suspect still on the run, Chattanooga Police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man is on the run after robbing a person at gun point outside an auto parts store in Chattanooga Friday night. The incident happened outside O'Reilly Auto Parts on East 23rd Street. NewsChannel9 had a crew there, following reports of heavy police presence and crime...

















