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Man charged with following, fondling woman in Tennessee Walmart aisles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) — A man is facing charges in Tennessee after police say he followed a woman in a Walmart and fondled her back and buttocks. Signal Mountain Police arrested 59-year-old Michael Edward Levan on Saturday. An affidavit obtained by WTVC says the incident happened on the evening...
Police say two men shot at Champy's in downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga Police say two men were sent to the hospital after a shooting on E. Martin Luther King Blvd. C.P.D. says when their officers got to the Champy's there, they learned two men had already been transported in a personal vehicle to the hospital. Investigators describe...
Another Chattanooga Road Ruined By Our Genius Leaders
Well, the city has decided to ruin yet another road with their ridiculous bicycle lanes. This time it is Central Avenue between McCallie Avenue and Main Street. Someone in their infinite wisdom decided we needed to take this busy 4-lane road with a two way left turn lane and turn it into a two lane road with bicycle lanes on each side that are big enough that you could drive a bus in. I can probably count on one hand how many bicycles I have seen on this section of Central Avenue in the last five years.
Chattanooga Burger Week Crowns Winner Of The Best Burger Of Burger Week
The fourth annual Chattanooga Burger Week presented by the Tennessee Beef Industry Council has come to a close. Twenty-six of Chattanooga’s best restaurants featured a burger of their choice for only $7 from April 15-21. Participating restaurants served over 10,000+ burgers throughout the week and fought hard to prove that theirs is the best.
Shallowford fire spreads smoke column through East Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — First responders were on the scene of an area fire earlier Thursday morning in Shallowford. 911 received multiple calls of a possible dumpster or car fire from 6801 Shallowford Road. There was a large column of smoke seen throughout the East Brainerd area. CFD reported...
Chattanooga Police adding speed signs to Hixson Pike after crash
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department has begun placing speed signs on Hixson Pike in an effort to persuade drivers to slow down. The sign collects data on traffic patterns so that CPD knows where to patrol to enforce safe driving. This follows the serious four-vehicle crash...
TWRA to restock lakes in Fountain City, Maryville for summer fishing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Just in time for summer, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has announced plans to restock channel catfish in five community fishing lakes in Tennessee, including in Fountain City and Maryville. The restocking will take place in late April at Greenbelt Lake in Maryville, Fountain City Lake in Knoxville, Cameron Brown Lake […]
East Tennessee's Whiskey Week Showcases Chattanooga Cuisine And Spirits
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is hosting its second annual “Whiskey Week” this May and taking the celebration statewide, including a week of events and promotions paying homage to Tennessee’s spirits, cuisine and culture in East Tennessee. East Tennessee’s Whiskey Week will take place from May 3-11, packed...
Thursday Throwback: Harry Thornton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’ve seen a lot of characters come through our doors over the last 70 years. But none could grab your attention more than Harry Thornton. He was a radio DJ, turned wrestling announcer, who eventually invented local morning television. Harry knew how to push...
Man Arrested In Alabama For Homicide Near Skate Park On April 12
Chattanooga Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service (USMS), arrested Demetre Tayshaun Isaac, 29, in connection with the homicide of Michael Buttram. The homicide occurred on April 12, in the 1700 block of Reggie White Boulevard in a parking lot near the skate park. On April 12,...
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