Chattanooga Author/Illustrator Explores Gaming, Escapism, And Modern Addiction
Chattanooga author and illustrator Anthony Moffett delivers a sharp, surreal, and visually engaging narrative with Too Complex: It’s a (Enter Difficulty Setting Here) Life, a compact illustrated novel that blends satire, absurdist humor, and social commentary to examine the fine line between passion and...
Mayor Shares Vision for Growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp spoke to members of the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club Monday, highlighting accomplishments from his first term and outlining priorities for the future as he runs for reelection. During the meeting, Wamp emphasized investing in young people across the...
Chattanooga Zoo opens Summer Camp registration
Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is officially open. The Zoo is offering programs for rising 1st through 12th grade students that include face-to-face encounters with wildlife, educational experiences with Zoo staff, opportunities to go behind the scenes at the Zoo and many...
Walker County Animal Shelter Hosting Valentine’s Adoption Event With Discounted Fees
The Walker County Animal Shelter is celebrating Valentine’s Day by encouraging residents to open their hearts and homes to a new pet through a special adoption event taking place this week. The shelter’s Long-Term Commitment Adoption Event runs until Valentines Day and features significantly reduced adoption fees for...
Chickamauga mayor challenges removal hearing, cites notice, due process concerns
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — The mayor of Chickamauga is publicly pushing back against efforts to remove him from office, releasing a statement that challenges the legality and timing of a scheduled public hearing. Mayor Trey Deck's Monday morning statement is the latest chapter of a weekslong saga that many city...
13 Tennessee Dessert Spots Perfect For A Sweet Valentine’s Day Date
Valentine’s Day calls for a dreamy dessert date, and Tennessee is filled with sweet spots that feel made for lingering conversations. Cosy cobbler shops in Nashville and whimsical ice cream parlors in Chattanooga each offer their own atmosphere, aromas, and irresistible treats. Expect flaky pastries, pillowy...
The 1927 Landmark opens in downtown Chattanooga as Waymark Hotel
The historic 1927 Chattanooga Savings Bank & Trust Company building has reopened downtown as The Waymark Hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The converted 148-room hotel is owned by Milwaukee-based HKS Holdings and will be managed by Raleigh, N.C.-based Concord Hospitality. Vacant for nearly two...
Tennessee Distillery Takes Bold Swing at Irish Tradition
Chattanooga Whiskey is stepping outside familiar territory with its latest release, taking aim at one of Ireland's most protected and passionate whiskey categories. The Tennessee distillery just anno
Man who robbed fast food restaurant in Fort Oglethorpe learns his federal prison fate
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — A man who forced restaurant employees into a walk in freezer during an armed robbery in Fort Oglethorpe has learned how many years he'll spend behind bars in federal prison. Mario Merriweather was sentenced to 11 years after he pleaded guilty to robbing a Burger...
Bloodhound Commended for Locating Missing Man
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Dunlap Police Department is expressing their appreciation to the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department and Jesse the bloodhound for their assistance in helping to locate 78-year-old Norman Hobbs, who was missing. They say in less than 30 minutes of entering a large wooded area, they...

















