Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s newest music festival has kicked off. The International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Festival is this week in Chattanooga. A mix of performances, industry discussions, and an awards show headline the activities across the city. The festival was announced...

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from September 12-14. 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.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Over the summer, Chattanooga Police say they were able to crackdown on what has been a growing issue downtown: traffic violations. CPD says some of the biggest problems were with speeding and street racing in the area. Something that some residents say has been a source...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The City of Chattanooga is warning residents about scammers distributing 'code violation' flyers to homeowners that demand 'compensation.'. The City of Chattanooga Public Works Department says these flyers are being distributed by a 'private company' regarding potential code violations. The flyers...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — On this edition of Pay It Forward, we revisit a tense moment during last month's historic flooding in Hamilton County. It's the moment a woman is saved by a good Samaritan from her sinking vehicle. We reunited them for a special moment. On August 12th, we...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the Pocket Wilderness in Soddy-Daisy late Sunday afternoon after receiving a call about a high fall. The call came in at 5:07 p.m. stating the caller's friend was jumping into the water at the Blue Hole and injured...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A SWAT team surrounded an armed suspect who barricaded himself inside of a Chattanooga home Monday evening. This is in the 3400 block of 4th Avenue. Police have the home surrounded and are demanding the man come out with his hands up. An officer on the...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County Schools says they are implementing new safety protocols for all athletic events and school board meetings. The changes reflect those recently made by Tyner Academy. HCS says the following protocols will go into effect immediately for athletic events:. Students will only be...

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Walker County man received a life in prison after being convicted of aggravated child molestation. On August 4, 2024, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received a report that Josiah Matthew Backus confessed to sexually abusing children. According to the Lookout Mountain...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga River Market was bustling with vendors this weekend along the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza. From homemade crafts to baked goods and unique finds, local entrepreneurs lined the riverfront to share their work with the community. For many, the market is more than just a...