Bradley County opposes state’s push to build new Moccasin Bend Mental Health facility
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Bradley County commissioners have voted to oppose a new push from the state to build new Moccasin Bend Mental Health facility in the area. That's according to a Facebook post from Mayor Garry Davis. Mayor Davis says the county was informed last week that the...
Songbirds: Chattanooga’s Intimate Listening Room And Education Hub
Songbirds began in 2016 as a world-class guitar museum and has evolved into one of Chattanooga’s most beloved intimate listening spaces and event venues that is a staple of the Southside community. The venue is run by the Songbirds Foundation, a nonprofit focused on creative economy building and music...
Dogs Curb Social Anxiety, Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk and the Benefits of Being Kind
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Ever wonder what really makes a difference in your health and happiness? Turns out, a wagging tail can help teens feel less anxious, a glass of wine might not be as harmless as you think, and a little kindness goes a long way for your well-being. Let’s dig into why these simple things matter.
Chattanooga Jewish community reacts to Hanukkah attack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia, News 12 spoke with a local Jewish leader about the impact the violence is having thousands of miles away. Michael Dzik, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, says...
This Week’s Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To Taqueria Perez
This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us Taqueria Perez. I knew this one was coming. A few months ago, I was driving down Dodds Avenue and saw an older building being renovated with a sign saying coming soon Plaza Perez. Already parked out front was a bright white food trailer, I knew would be...
Tennessee Engineering Students Race Concrete Canoes
Engineering students at University of Tennessee Chattanooga face an unusual challenge as part of their curriculum: make a maneuverable and stable canoe out of concrete. Then, the students pass that concrete canoe to the rowing team and hop into a traditional rowing shell and race the rowers. On November 16,...
Single-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 east leaves one dead
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department investigated a fatal single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 24 East. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:35 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2025, to the 181 mile marker of Interstate 24 East for a reported crash involving a vehicle fire.
UPDATE: Ringgold teen Jenna Brooke Vanhoff has been located.
RINGGOLD, Ga. — Authorities in Catoosa County have confirmed that 15-year-old Jenna Brooke Vanhoff, who was reported missing on December 13, 2025, has been safely located. Jenna was last seen Saturday morning on Crest Circle in Ringgold, prompting an urgent search and public appeal from the Catoosa County Sheriff’s...
Chattanooga man dies after hit and run on Brainerd Road: Police looking for suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man has died from injuries he sustained in a hit and run incident last Friday, police say. Around 6:50 p.m. on December 13th, Chattanooga Police say a man was hit by a truck on Brainerd Road. Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was standing in...
Memorial Hospital to Host Job Fair at New Ringgold Location
Memorial Hospital will host a job fair on Monday, December 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of its new CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold. Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes for the event, where they can meet...

















