CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m., first responders responded to a single-vehicle accident involving extrication between a building and a retaining wall in the 200 block of Woodland Avenue. Firefighters helped remove two passengers from the car. One was transported to the hospital by HCEMS. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: accident,…… MORE
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Miller Park hosts Barbecue Music Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The aroma of smoked meats and the rhythm of live music filled the air today at Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga, as the All Star Foundation hosted its inaugural BBQ Music Festival. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the park transformed into a vibrant hub where community members gathered to enjoy…… MORE
East Tennessee Rattled by Quake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A 4.1-magnitude earthquake shook East Tennessee this morning, with the epicenter located near Greenback in Blount County. The tremor struck at 9:04 a.m. Eastern, and residents across the region reported feeling the shaking, including in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and even parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. Initially, the quake was reported as…… MORE
Dolly Days Dazzles Downtown Ringgold
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – It was all rhinestones and Southern charm in Ringgold this past Saturday as the city celebrated one of country music’s most beloved icons. Downtown Ringgold turned into a tribute to Dolly Parton this past Saturday, as fans gathered for the annual Dolly Days celebration. From wigs and western boots to sequins…… MORE
Chattanooga house fire sends one person to hospital
UPDATE: The victim, an adult male, was found in a back bedroom. Firefighters had to knock flames down as they made their way through the home to get to the victim and then bring him out. He is in critical condition, suffering from smoke inhalation. The American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents from the…… MORE
Vehicle and a bicyclist crash ends in traffic fatality
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday morning, around 7:17 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of the 4400 block of Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive. When arriving on scene, officers located a 55-year-old male bicyclist with life-threatening injuries. Officers performed CPR until Hamilton County EMS…… MORE
Small Earthquake Shakes Southeast Tennessee
A minor earthquake registering 4.1 on the Richter scale hit southeast Tennessee Saturday morning around 9:04. The quake was centered in Greenback, Tennessee at a depth of 25km.… MORE
Stone Creek Elementary Earns $25,000 Grant for Energy Efforts, Students Celebrate with Surprises
At Stone Creek Elementary, smart energy choices are turning into real rewards. This week, students received a big one — a $25,000 grant from EPB and TVA through the School Uplift program, recognizing their commitment to saving energy and improving their learning environment. Abby Cook, a teacher at Stone Creek, shared her excitement about how…… MORE
Chattanooga Catholics excited for first elected American Pope
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday, white smoke came out of the papal enclave at the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world a new pope had been elected. With over a billion Catholics worldwide learning who the new leader of their church is, those right here in Chattanooga say they are ready for the new era.…… MORE
Chattanooga teen gets shot by man he attempted to rob
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday afternoon. On May 8 at 5:15 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the 4800 block of Swan Road. When the officers arrived they found the 17-year-old…… MORE
