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Rent rises, as RPA denies Manufacturers Road rezoning

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The price of living in downtown Chattanooga has gone up dramatically. So has the number of apartment buildings. While the recent influx of transplants have filled the new apartments, Chattanooga residents aren't pleased…

Driver killed in North Germantown wreck

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A driver was killed in a crash on North Germantown Road Friday morning. It happened around 11:30 in the 600 block near Menlo Street. Investigators say the 39 year old male lost control in a curve and…

Moon River and Nightfall returning after pandemic

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two of Chattanooga's major musical events are returning after a pandemic break. The Moon River Music Festival announced their return on Thursday after cancelling last year. The Festival is back on September 11 & 12 at Coolidge…

Fallen tree traps St. Elmo resident in home

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The storm front that rushed through Chattanooga this evening trapped a resident in their home in St. Elmo. The Chattanooga Fire Department had to free a resident trapped inside their house. A large tree was blown down…

Afternoon shooting in Glenwood community

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting in the Glenwood community near Memorial Hospital. It happened around 12:30 PM in the 1200 block of Wheeler Avenue. A 25 year old male was taken to the hospital with a…

Ten 'ArtSpark' student winners honored

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Ten Hamilton County high school students are being recognized for their artwork. The winning artwork will be displayed on EPB utility boxes for at least a year and on EPB windows during the month…

State bill would punish schools teaching about systemic racism

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - “When you’re using the term systemic racism and making that the focal point of so much of the discussion, soon it reframes everything.” The Tennessee legislature passed a bill Wednesday that would strip…

Chattanooga clergy demanding DOJ investigation of HCSO

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - “There has not been any cooperation from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.” A Chattanooga clergy group says they’ve repeatedly been denied meetings with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office regarding use of excessive force.…

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