CARTA delays transit system overhaul as Chattanooga ridership sees seasonal decline
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CARTA is pushing back their decision to make changes to their transit system. That is after ridership data shows declines in efficiency and profitability for some bus routes in Chattanooga. Ridership data from last month shows ridership is up overall. However, CARTA says they are seeing...
Hamilton County School Board approves capacity policy, adds to mental health services
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County School Board on Thursday approved measures to address capacity issues and strengthen student mental health services. The district approved a new policy to manage growth and overcrowding across the county. The policy creates a tier system that labels each school based on how...
Man charged with vandalism, joyriding on top floor of EPB parking garage in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Police say a man is facing several charges after investigators linked him to vandalism and vehicle damage at the EPB parking garage in downtown Chattanooga. The incidents happened on the top level of the garage at 99 East 10th Street on Nov. 23rd and again on...
Flames destroy hardwood center in Chattanooga, causing $500k damage before holidays
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Yellow caution tape now surrounds what remains of Lumberjacks Hardwood Center in Chattanooga after a devastating fire Tuesday night. A spokesperson for the business says this happening so close to the holidays has made the loss even more difficult. "When I heard it this morning, I...
Woman Seriously Injured During House Fire on Adonna Lane
A woman suffered serious injuries in a Thursday morning house fire. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were called to 619 Adonna Ln. at about 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. When firefighters arrived they saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the single story home. Another resident of the house...
Two Locals Arrested for Meth Trafficking
WHITFIELD COUNTY — Two individuals from Whitfield County were busted after the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office conducted a drug investigation on December 18, 2025. The drug investigation resulted in the arrest of Niya Destiny Hassett and Rachelle Nicole Dunagan. 69 Grams of Methamphetamine and other Schedule 2...
Red Bank Police arrest man after standoff: Faces 31 charges including rape and kidnapping
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Red Bank Police arrested a man wanted for assault Wednesday after a standoff outside of his home. The arrest comes after a grand jury indicted him on 31 different charges, including rape, aggravated rape and unlawful photography. Deputies arrested 43-year-old Roy Charles Robertson on Wednesday...
Dietz & Watson and Food City Delivers Over a Ton of Deli Meats to...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Dietz & Watson, a Philadelphia-based deli meat and cheese company, along with Food City delivered over a ton of deli meats to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. They also donated a check for $2,250. This comes after the Families Helping Families program. Families Helping Families is...
9 Memorable Food Stops in Chattanooga That Fit a Winter Getaway
Winter in Chattanooga hits differently when your stomach leads the way. The chill in the air isn’t a problem when the city’s coziest kitchens are waiting. Steaming bowls, sizzling skillets, and freshly baked desserts turn a frosty day into a feast for all senses. Winter crowds are thinner, tables are intimate, and...
GBI Investigates East Ridge Police Shooting Incident in Catoosa County Following Cross-State Car Chase
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is currently looking into the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that took place in Catoosa County, Georgia. The incident involved officers from the East Ridge Police Department in Tennessee and occurred after an attempted traffic stop of a stolen vehicle....

















