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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...

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 23-003292- 400 BLK Donaldson Road- Theft from a Motor Vehicle – The resident stated some time during the night, party(s) unknown entered and ransacked her vehicle. She does not believe any items were taken from her vehicle and believes her vehicle was secured.

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 23-003154- 6519 Ringgold Road- Disorder- Police were dispatched on a disorder between family members at this location. On scene police spoke with all involved. The argument was verbal in nature. No number assigned- 7609 Standifer Gap Road- Warrant Service-...

Despite the chilly weather, Rock the Riverfront opening weekend welcomed over 3500 people to the Riverfront District in Downtown Chattanooga. Rock the Riverfront continues for the second weekend with more fun for the entire family. Los Trompos will be open for public to play for free every day from 8:00am – 8:00pm.

From Local 3 News: A bill moving through the Tennessee House could change the juvenile justice system. As written in HB1029, 17-year-olds would be sent directly to adult court, even for something as simple as a traffic violation. Teens ages 13 to 16 who commit certain serious crimes would also...

UPDATE: Assistant Chief Jerri Sutton of CPD on why the bank robbery suspect was deemed not a threat to the public, “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.

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...

From NewsChannel 9: An Arizona-based truckload carrier announced Tuesday it is buying Chattanooga-based U.S. Xpress Enterprises for $808 million. U.S. Xpress currently employs close to 9 thousand people. A release from Knight-Swift Transportation says the boards of directors of both companies have approved the transaction. The deal will happen either...

East Ridge Residence independent living community, together with Chattanooga law firm Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., will host a presentation on scams targeted at the elderly on Thursday, March 23 at 1:30 pm. The presentation, “Scam Saavy: Take a Stand Against Scams,” will be held at the community located at 1417 North Mack Smith Road in East Ridge.

Featured as one of Country Living Magazine’s “7 Barn Sales Not to Miss!”, Vintage Market Days of Chattanooga has announced the return to Mountain Cove Farms for the spring event “Here Comes the Sun”. The three day event will be returning to beautiful Mountain Cove...

Clumpies has called the southeastern Tennessee city home since 1999. Originally opened by a third-generation candy maker, the business changed hands in 2013, but the process of how the ice cream is made has remained the same as each batch is made by hand. Clumpies Ice Cream in Chattanooga. Clumpies...

From Local 3 News: Chattanooga Police are searching for the suspect responsible for shooting at two passing vehicles Sunday. Just before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, police were alerted to multiple shots fired near 500 Derby Street. Police were then advised that a suspect opened fire on a passing vehicle. A...

The City of East Ridge submitted an “Intent-to-Apply” letter to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the Local Parks & Recreation Fund grant on February 15, 2023. The Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF) provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in parks, natural areas, and greenways. All grant projects must be on publicly owned land. The City will submit the full grant application by April 15, 2023.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and the Kelly administration today announced the expansion of Chattanooga’s YMCA Community Action Project (Y-CAP) into Brainerd, where their new location at the Chris L. Ramsey Community Center will help at-risk youth turn away from violence and substance abuse, and embrace sustainable behavior and positive opportunities.

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...

Saturday is National Medal of Honor Day. That morning, at 11 AM, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center here in downtown Chattanooga will hold its quarterly Bricks of Valor ceremony - dedicating the latest commemorative bricks to be installed in its plaza. Stephen Thomas is the...

The Tennessee Volunteers have added the Chattanooga Mocs to their 2024 football schedule, it was announced Tuesday. Tennessee will welcome Chattanooga to Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. The game was released as part of a story earlier today that Tennessee and NC State would square off in the 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charlotte.

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 17-19. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

There are 3 high school ⚽ games in Chattanooga. The Bradley Central High School soccer team will have a game with Silverdale Baptist Academy on March 21, 2023, 16:00:00 CST. The Bradley Central High School soccer team will have a game with Silverdale Baptist Academy on March 21, 2023, 18:00:00 CST.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A person spraying chemicals with no ventilation resulted in a small explosion at an apartment building on Monday. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the incident at 10:45 a.m. They said someone was working on a vacant apartment at the Marina Pointe Apartments on Lake...