Victim Identified in Chickamauga Drowning
Authorities have identified the man who drowned Saturday afternoon in the Chickamauga Reservoir as 51-year-old Randall Bradley of Rock Spring. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. near Dogwood Drive. Witnesses told investigators that Bradley entered the...
Sheriff: Man carjacks woman’s car in Hixson, tries to hit her while she called...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A man faces several charges after authorities say he carjacked a woman's car at gunpoint in Hixson and then tried to hit her with it as she was calling 911. A police chase of the suspect in the stolen vehicle ended in front of the Walmart...
The Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To Flaco’s Street Tacos
This week the search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to Flaco’s Street Tacos in Hixson. This place popped up on my Facebook feed last week and I knew I had to try it immediately. I’m so glad I did. They have delicious street tacos, burritos,...
Former Rep. Robin Smith faces $28k judgement in case involving ex-Tennessee House Speaker
Former Hixson Representative Robin Smith is facing a $28,263.26 money judgment. Smith was recently a key witness in the trial of former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff Cade Cothren. The defendant has agreed to that amount -- you can read the full document for the...
HCS hosts their 8th annual Back to School Bash this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first day of school is just a week or two away and Hamilton County Schools is making sure our students are excited with their 8th annual Back to School Bash. Families can visit the Tennessee Riverpark from 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. on Saturday, August 2....
National Weather Service issues heat advisory as heat index nears 110
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter, think again. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown has issued a heat advisory from 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025 to Tuesday, July 29, at 8:00 p.m. for the Central and Southern Tennessee Valley, as well as the southern...
250 national outdoor writers to visit Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Get ready, Chattanooga! More than 250 outdoor writers and media professionals are coming to town for the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) Conference, Aug. 19-21. This gathering of talented writers, photographers, broadcasters and outdoor communicators will use Chattanooga as...
$3 million upgraded fire tower a major regional asset in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Cadets with the Chattanooga Fire Department now have a new training tower where they can learn their lifesaving skills. Before Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman's final day at CFD, we caught up with him for a tour of the $3 million training tower to get a closeup look and learn how it's making...
Sequatchie County K-9 is Major Plus to Department
The Sequatchie Co. Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Gator” conducted a search of the Lewis Chapel Community Center while getting some valuable and required training. Sheriff Bill Phillips said Gator has been a tremendous asset to the agency in helping to fight the current drug epidemic and having the service available when...
Chattanooga senior living center hosting talent show Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A local senior living center is hosting a Seniors Got Talent show on Thursday. Seniors aged 60+ participating in Morning Pointe Senior Living's sixth annual show will have the chance to take center stage to show off their talents for an opportunity to win prizes including $1000 for first place.
