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New lake sturgeon’s get released in Tennessee river
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) Here’s proof that the clean water act has worked. Take a look at the 20 new lake sturgeon making a splash in the Tennessee River this morning. The Tennessee aquarium conservation institute released the juvenile lake sturgeons under the market street bridge. Lake sturgeons disappeared in...
Burn restrictions begin across Hamilton County, nearby Georgia counties for the summer
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Burn restrictions are now in place for the summer across parts of our viewing area. Those restrictions apply to Hamilton County, as well as some nearby counties in Georgia. In Hamilton County, burning, commercial or residential, is banned through September 30th. In Walker County and...
Arrest Made In April Shooting At Tunnel Boulevard Convenience Store
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested Geonta Gaines, 29, in relation to the shooting in the 600 block of Tunnel Boulevard. On April 11, at 1:23 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 600 block of Tunnel Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found the victim, a 31-year-old man, with serious injuries. The officers provided life saving measures until emergency medical personnel arrived.
Tennessee Volkswagen workers prove UAW right with historic union vote just before May Day
Efforts to unionize thousands auto workers across the South are underway. It is fitting timing for the recent victory just before May Day. Brian J. Hale, a Tennessee native, is president and CEO of Ullico, the only union-owned investment and insurance company in the U.S. In an historic moment for...
PHOTOS: Armed Forces Day Parade
Chattanooga once again paid tribute to our armed forces with a luncheon and downtown parade. Chattanooga once again paid tribute to our armed forces with a luncheon and downtown parade. 5/3/2024. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga will offer a free historical bike/hike at Moccasin Bend National...
Chattanooga now has a Swiftwater Rescue Team
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department announced on Friday it has a new Swiftwater Rescue Team. The team is made up of 26 firefighters who learned new skills to make rescues in certain water scenarios. These firefighters have new gear and five new boats. CFD said they...
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