Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Chattanooga Fire Department is expanding its reach in East Brainerd, adding more people and equipment to better protect one of the city’s fastest-growing areas. Ladder 21 officially went into service Friday at Station 21 on East Brainerd Road, turning it into a two-company station....

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Mary Walker Tower buried a Time Capsule today. The last time capsule they had wasn’t preserved well. When they opened it in 2020 the contents were damaged. This year they are focusing on preservation and plan to open the capsule in 2045. Mary...

Veteran law enforcement officer brings 30 years of experience and leadership to open Sheriff race. Longtime law enforcement officer Chris Webb has officially announced his candidacy for Marion County Sheriff. In his announcement video, Webb stated he knows what real leadership looks like and will give deputies what...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Two people were killed in a DUI related crash on Wednesday afternoon. At around 3:30 P.M., CPD officers arrived at the 600 block of North Moore Road for a multi-vehicle crash. Preliminary findings indicated that an Infiniti QX60 was traveling north on North Moore Road...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Ahead of Saturday's deadline for the lapse in SNAP benefits, those in the program face the possibility of a month without guaranteed food assistance. Friday we're hearing from a Hamilton County woman who says she's worried about feeding her grandchildren. Not only has she relied...

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Friday we're hearing from more elected officials in Bradley County as some first responders continue to ask for more funding for pay raises. Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis says more funding is not possible in the current fiscal year. He adds that more funds for...

Whataburger has been in expansion mode in multiple states, including Tennessee. East Tennessee is receiving several locations in the coming months. Knoxville-based franchise company MWB Restaurants is spearheading much of the growth in the region for the burger chain, including spots in Powell and Turkey Creek. They...

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — Several Georgia middle schoolers are recovering after consuming a substance identified as Kratom, according to school officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. Walker County Schools says officials were notified of an incident that involved multiple 8th-graders at...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. - A fire damaged a home in the Dallas Bay area on Sunday, authorities say. At 5:30 p.m., the Dallas Bay...

Baylor held Brittney Griner's long-awaited retirement ceremony on Sunday. Before Sunday's game against Texas Tech, Baylor elevated Griner's No. 42 into the rafters of...