Bakewell

See all locations

Customize your news

Partly Cloudy

57°F

Bakewell, TN · LATEST NEWS

WTVC

website

Wrong-way driver flees Hamilton County deputy: Passenger found with drugs and handguns

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A wrong-way driver spotted early Tuesday morning led Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit that ended with a crash and the arrest of a passenger who was carrying drugs and guns. A deputy observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the...

Hamilton County, TN · 16h

1Share

WTVCFOX

website

TBI investigating deaths of two people found in Athens, Tennessee

ATHENS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating after two people were found dead Sunday at a home in Athens, Tennessee. At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett, TBI special agents are investigating the deaths of Mary Libbey, 72, and Willis Libbey, 74, who were found in the 100 block of County Road 654.

Athens, TN · 1d

1Share

WTVCFOX

website

Planning agency votes to deny Hixson rezoning request as residents oppose new townhomes

HIXSON, Tenn. — The Regional Planning Agency recommended denying a rezoning request for 27 townhomes in Hixson, saying the high-density development conflicts with the area’s plan. The proposed homes would be built behind properties in the Arbor Landing neighborhood. Residents filled a Planning Agency meeting to oppose the...

Middle Valley, TN · 2d

Share

WTVCFOX

website

Bradley County SWAT responds to domestic disturbance

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance early this morning, Sunday, Nov. 8, and took a man into custody after calling SWAT for reinforcements. Around 2:51 A.M., deputies with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence on Heritage Hill Circle NE.

Bradley County, TN · 2d

1Share

WTVC

website

$2,000 reward offered for red toy poodle taken from truck in Chattanooga Sunday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga family is offering a $2,000 reward for the safe return of Penny, a red toy poodle they say was taken from their truck last Sunday, Nov. 8. Penny was taken from a vehicle at the Staybridge Suites off Shallowford Road, according to her owner, Emily Summers.

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

1Share

wchstv.com

website

Man out of prison one day before parents found dead faces new charges

ATHENS, Tenn. (WTVC) — A man released from state prison one day before his parents were found stabbed to death in their Athens home is now facing additional charges after allegedly assaulting officers while in custody. According to a Tennessee Department of Safety report, Timothy Paul Libbey was involved...

Athens, TN · 18h

2Share

WTVC

website

Holiday shoppers should see minimal delays as Hamilton Place Blvd nears final alignment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton Place Boulevard is expected to be near its final alignment before the holiday season, and TDOT says drivers should experience minimal construction-related delays while traveling through the area. Construction I-75 Interchange Improvements project at Hamilton Place is about 83% complete and remains on schedule, TDOT...

Hamilton County, TN · 20h

Share

One Green Planet

website

Petition: A Neighbour Called Police for Four Years. It Took Five Starved Goats Behind a Supermarket.

In September 2025, five dead goats turned up behind an Aldi off Mountain Creek Road in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Bone lab analysis found they had starved before they died. Investigators traced them to a property on Suck Creek Road, where they found roughly two dozen more goats, two horses and a donkey still wearing its auction tag. Thirteen of the goats were underweight.

Hamilton County, TN · 2d

Share

WTVCFOX

website

Judge says case against Chattanooga pharmacist could be dismissed without evidence

CHATTANOOGA — The case against a Chattanooga pharmacist accused of exchanging drugs for sexual favors could be dismissed if the state doesn't produce evidence soon, a judge warned on Tuesday. Nader Rahbe, owner of A-Plus Pharmacy in Chattanooga, appeared in court, where a judge moved his preliminary hearing to...

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

Share

WTVCFOX

website

Chattanooga Police investigate shooting that left one man with a life-threatening injury

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old man with a life-threatening gunshot wound early today, Sunday, Nov. 8. Officers received reports of a shooting and responded to the 6700 block of Heritage Business Court around 2 a.m. After arriving on the scene, officers...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

Share

hoodline.com

website

Hamilton County Man Indicted After 5 Starved Goats Found Behind Chattanooga Aldi

Five goats were found dead behind an Aldi off Mountain Creek Road in Hamilton County, Tennessee, last September, and investigators say a veterinary report pointed to a grim cause: severe malnutrition and starvation. Months later, a Hamilton County grand jury has indicted 74-year-old David Eck on 13 counts of animal cruelty and two counts of criminal trespassing in connection with the case.

Hamilton County, TN · 21h

Share

tellicovillageconnection.com

website

Cheapest gas stations in Cleveland, Tennessee

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Cleveland, Tennessee using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 281 Pleasant Grove Rd SW, Cleveland, TN. - Price: $3.25. #7. Shell. - Address: 1660 25th St NW, Cleveland, TN. -...

Cleveland, TN · 1d

Share

WTVC

website

Have you seen him? Chattanooga man missing since June, police say

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga Police are asking for the public’s help to find a 57-year-old man who has not been heard from since June. CPD says Heath Haliburton’s family reported they have not had contact with him since June, when he was trying to get to Ohio.

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

Share

WTVCFOX

website

NASA tracks fireball that disintegrated over East Ridge, Tennessee

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — Did you see the fireball over East Ridge?. There have been many postings to social media of a fireball observed over our viewing area, with NASA confirming the meteor disintegrated high above East Ridge, Tennessee. NASA says a fireball spotted over southern Tennessee on Nov....

East Ridge, TN · 1d

Share

WTVC

website

Suspect in custody after Tremont Street stabbing injures 1 Monday, CPD says

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — One person is injured and another is in custody after a stabbing on Tremont Street, according to Chattanooga Police. This happened in the 300 block of Tremont Street Monday evening. CPD say details right now are preliminary, but the victim's injuries are non-life threatening. Police say...

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

Share

WTVCFOX

website

Red Bank officer suffers brain bleed in charity boxing match: Family seeks help

RED BANK, Tenn. — A Red Bank police officer is recovering from a serious brain injury after taking part in a charity boxing event, and her family is asking for help with mounting expenses. Officer Jaycee Tharp participated in the annual Guns and Hoses charity boxing match and was...

Red Bank, TN · 1d

Share

takemetotn.com

website

From Crispy Fried Okra To Homemade Cornbread, These 8 Tennessee Meat-And-Threes Keep Southern Traditions Alive

One Chattanooga lunch spot spins its fried chicken, yams, pickled beets, and cornbread around on a lazy Susan in the middle of your table. Yes, a spinning table of Southern sides. I love that detail so much. That same restaurant has been feeding people since 1950. Another spot in the...

Tennessee · 2d

Share

takingthekids.com

website

This Hidden Tennessee Rail Trail Offers 5.6 Miles Of Shady Paths Without Steep Climbs

Old railroad posts still stand along this path, painted white and square, like the trains never got the memo. Mileage signs nearby ask you to find chirping crickets and wildflowers. I have to admit, that sounds like a scavenger hunt I’d actually enjoy. The route follows a railroad bed...

Athens, TN · 1d

Share

Independent Florida Alligator

website

Florida survives Chattanooga behind Vivan Iwuchukwu's second-half surge

In its first road test of the season, Florida wasn’t fazed, defeating Chattanooga 64-58 at McKenzie Arena on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Tammi Reiss became just the fourth coach in program history to win their first three games at Florida. In an otherwise sluggish offensive performance, Florida found...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

Share