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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A fire caused significant damage to a Chattanooga home on Tuesday night, according to fire officials. The home was on the 2400 block of North Chamberlain Avenue. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) received reports of the fire shortly after 7 p.m. Someone reported possible entrapment...

Family safely evacuates significant Chattanooga house fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police say a drive-by shooting happened in Chattanooga this afternoon. It happened on the 4700 block of Pawnee Trail, just before 3:30 p.m. The shooter did hit one person, according to the CPD. The police department said the victim is an 18-year-old man. Officials said...

One man injured in Chattanooga drive-by shooting

Ohio State

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – At this week’s press briefing Wednesday, Chattanooga Police offered updates on a few incidents. One incident was a recent shooting at a Renaissance Park. Assistant Chief Harry Sommers said that a bicyclist was picking up trash when he was approached by a group of...

CPD Offers Shooting and Robbery Updates

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — UTC and Chattanooga State Community College met today and finalized a new deal that will benefit transfer students. The Dual Admission deal will now allow students admitted to Chatt State to immediately be admitted to UTC. Dr. Rebecca Ashford of Chatt State and Dr. Steven...

UTC & Chattanooga State sign Dual Admission Agreement

Tennessee State

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As we mark Women’s History Month in March, UTC is getting documents that will share more information on an historical figure in Chattanooga. Dr. Tommie Brown was a professor of social work at the University from 1971-1998. She became the first African American woman to...

Dr. Tommie Brown donates papers from her career to UTC

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The YMCA has expanded their Community Action Program (Y-CAP) into Brainerd. The new Y-CAP location is at the Chris L. Ramsey Community Center on North Moore Road. The YMCA said this new expansion will help at-risk youth turn away from violence and substance abuse....

YMCA’s Y-CAP expands to Brainerd

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A vehicle struck a 55-year-old bicyclist on Friday. Now, Chattanooga Police have released an update on the incident, and they have cited the person responsible. The CPD said the bicyclist’s injuries are not as serious as they originally reported. In addition, they identified Raquel...

Chattanooga Police update on bicyclist struck Friday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A group of residents in a Chattanooga Southside neighborhood are raising concerns about a dog kennel business. GoDog opened a few months ago on 20th Street as a one stop shop for dog boarding, daycare, and even providing a social setting with a dog park and bar.

Neighbors Upset with Excessive Barking at Dog Kennel Business

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattery is hosting their fourth annual Great Adult Egg Hunt and Hoppy Hour next month. It will take place on Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m. The location will be at the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. For this event, local artists have decorated...

Great Adult Egg Hunt returns to Chattanooga

Dayton, TN

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nokian Tyres announced on Wednesday that they have begun construction on their new Dayton warehouse. It will be a finished goods warehouse, which they expect to be completed by mid-2024. The company says the new warehouse will hold up to 600,000 tires. Nokian Tyres and...

Nokian Tyres breaks ground on new Dayton warehouse

Chattanooga Police received reports that a man entered the Regions Bank at 601 Market Street and fired several rounds. They said he left the bank with an unknown amount of money. The suspect fled the bank before police arrived. Law enforcement officials are still on-scene to investigate. Police have advised...

Active shooter at Regions Bank in Chattanooga, police say

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Creative Discovery Museum is one of the “Crown Jewels” of downtown Chattanooga. It’s been here for some 25 years, always coming up with something new. It’s the newest permanent addition to the Creative Discovery Museum. The name says it all: The...

More to the Story with Staley: The Little Farmhouse

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police released an update on the man who jumped out of an ambulance on Sunday and was hit by a car on I-24. They identified the man as James Moore. CPD said an ambulance was taking him to a local hospital, but he “became...

Update on man who jumped out of ambulance

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Siskin Hospital held their 20th annual Possibilities Luncheon today at the Convention Center. Victoria Arlen was the keynote speaker of the event. She shared her inspiring story of how she overcame a four-year vegetative state and regained the ability to speak, see, eat and walk.

Siskin Hospital raises money to help uninsured patients

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — He runs one of the world’s largest independent fashion internet sites. Yet he does all he can to help underprivileged young women. He’s been doing so since 2017, with great success. Sam Sisakhti is the owner of “UsTrendy,” one of the largest independent...

More to the Story with Staley: Donating Dresses

Georgia State

Tunnel Hill, GA

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Catoosa County jury convicted a Tunnel Hill man on Wednesday of molesting his daughter. Officials said they are charging Michael Shane Cramer with two counts of child molestation and one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes. The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit...

Tunnel Hill man sentenced for child molestation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Starting a successful business is a monumental task. Having a great idea is only the beginning. You’ll need expert advice and plenty of it. In Chattanooga, that’s where the Small Business Deveopment Center comes in. Lynn Chesnutt is the Executive Director of TSBDC.

Driving our Economy Forward: Small Business Development Center

Ranger, GA

RANGER, Georgia (WDEF) – A north Georgia town could cease to exist if a bill is approved in the Georgia legislature. Ranger is a small town of about 140 people on the eastern end of Gordon County on Highway 411. But state Representative Matt Barton has filed a bill...

Will Town of Ranger cease to exist?

Arkansas State

(gomocs.com) EATONTON, Ga.—The Chattanooga Mocs men’s golf team completed an impressive three days at the Linger Longer Invitational on Tuesday afternoon. The Mocs turned 4-under 284 for a total of 4-over 868 to finish tied for fifth at Great Waters Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee. How impressive was...

Mocs Golf “Belongs With the Big Boys” After Top 5 Finish at Linger Longer Invitational

The Chattanooga Police Department issued a statement on why there is no imminent threat to the community:. Some of you have asked why it has been stated there’s no threat to the community. In this instance, related to the bank robbery, we had no indications showing the gunman was still in the area or at large presenting an immediate threat in his attempt to flee. As with any person who has criminal intentions, there is a possibility of victimizing where an opportunity presents itself.

Update to Regions Bank robbery, shooting

Alabama State

Stevenson, AL

HOLLYWOOD, Ala. (WDEF) — After a six-month-long investigation, the Hollywood Police Department busted a large-scale drug operation. An extensive amount of drug activity was coming from one residence in Stevenson, Alabama. Officials said the residence was distributing to most of Jackson County, as well as surrounding areas. Investigators obtained...

Alabama police bust drug distribution after 6-month investigation

(press release) On April 1st, Finley Stadium is unveiling four new food and beverage concepts beginning with. Chattanooga Football Club’s season opener against Gold Star FC Detroit. Kickoff at 3 PM. “These innovations in our food and beverage program were driven by industry trends we are seeing all. over...

Concessions Will Now Be Cashless at Finley Stadium

Spring City, TN

SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Real estate investment firms have bought the Spring City Resort and Marina for $2.2 million. Along with the acquisition, the firms have planned a four-phased development plan. Ridges Capital and Yonah Capital, based in Hiawassee, Georgia, announced the join acquisition. They plan to add...

Investment firms buy Spring City Resort with plans of growth

Ringgold, GA

Ringgold High School Principal J.R. Jones and Athletic Director Lee Shell, announced Tuesday that coach Margaret Stockburger will be stepping down as the head coach of the Lady Tigers basketball program. Coach Stockburger earned her 500th win this past season in the region 6 AAA tournament and leaves a solid legacy as a basketball coach in the state of Georgia. Mr. Jones stated, “We have been truly blessed to have Coach Stockburger lead our women’s basketball program the past few years. Coach Stockburger is a legitimate legend in the field of coaching.”

Margaret Stockburger Steps Down as Ringgold’s Girls Basketball Coach

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In high school soccer on Tuesday night, CCS defeated CSAS 2-0. Both of the Chargers goals came in the first half. It was the first loss of the year for the Patriots.

CCS Soccer Beats CSAS 2-0

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the leading Chattanooga-based freight companies is being bought out. Officials with U.S. Xpress announced the deal on Tuesday morning. Knight-Swift Transportation is purchasing U.S. Xpress in what is being called one of the largest trucking company deals in history. They are paying $808 million...

Trucking company buying locally owned U.S. Xpress

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Increase in illness causes schools to close Friday

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cleveland City Schools and Bradley County Schools announced in a press release that they will be closed on Friday. The press...

Increase in illness causes schools to close Friday

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