Facility dogs will now be allowed in every jurisdiction in Tennessee with a judge’s approval, a new law allows. Passed last year, any victim or witness who has to testify in a courtroom is allowed to request a facility dog to be with them during their testimony with a judge’s approval. They are often used when children have to testify,…
Buffalo Wild Wings and T-Pain are teaming up to create a new track, “Let’s Go Buffalo Wild (A Pick 6 Love Song).” The song is part of a limited-edition six-track album, Table for Two (The Pick 6 Love Song Album). To celebrate its release, the album will have a limited run of vinyl records, available on for purchase on February 13…
MARION COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Thunder Enterprises has opened the restaurant that crowns the River Gorge Ranch development over Nickajack Lake. The get into Riverdance, you’ll walk over a model of the Tennessee River called “The Dance.” It traces the flow of the river from Chickamauga Dam to Nickajack Lake. Mason cut the piece from 15 tons of material and…
HAMILTON COUNTY — A man has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit on Lee Highway. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, on February 8, 2026, at around 8 p.m., deputies were notified of a silver SUV reported to be driving recklessly on Lee Highway coming from Bradley County. The vehicle was swerving and forcing other motorists off the roadway….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Patton! Patton is a handsome young-adult hound mix with a loving temperament and a gentle demeanor– a perfect pup looking for his perfect family! While Patton’s background is a mystery, and he has some scarring on his ears and skin from his…
One patient was transported for evaluation following a two vehicle crash on February 8. At approximately 6 p.m., Cagle Fire Department was dispatched to Route 399 near the Savage Gulf area, west of Fredonia Road, for a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident, according to the Cagle Fire Department. They say the crash had possible injuries, including a possible rollover. After Cagle…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Grand Junction was broken into on February 3 and the suspect is being sought for stealing donations from their donation boxes. They say the funds directly support their mission and were taken from the very heart of what keeps the museum running. A group of museum staff members have come together to…
MONROE COUNTY — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen four-wheeler. The four-wheeler was taken from a residence on Billingsley Road in Sweetwater, Sheriff Tommy Jones says. They share the four-wheeler belongs to a child and is more than just property-it’s a toy that means a great deal to him. They say if…
A Soddy Daisy home is a total loss following a house fire on February 5, 2026. A couple awoke to the smell of smoke and a popping noise coming from a closet. Around 5 a.m., a female called 911 1 reporting fire coming from her HVAC unit and her boyfriend was attempting to put the fire out with a…
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit has announced they have welcomed Travis Jordan as the newest Assistant District Attorney. “On behalf of the District Attorney’s Office and Acting District Attorney Deanna Reisman, we’re excited to have Travis join our team,” the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office said. They say Jordan brings dedication, integrity and a strong commitment to serving our…
No injuries were reported following a semi truck fire on I-24 at mile marker 158 eastbound, according to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD). They say when officials arrived on scene, the trailer axles and rear area were fully involved with fire. The fire was eventually extinguished, and overhaul began, the HVFD said. No civillians or firefighters were harmed. Haletown…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into fuel theft. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a U-HAUL van traveling eastbound on Highway 117 in Mentone near East River Road. The deputy noticed the driver was hauling large tanks containing approximately 600 gallons of…
WHITFIELD COUNTY — A theft ring has been disrupted in Whitfield County following the discovery of $4,000 of merchandise in a vehicle. On Monday, February 2nd, 2026, deputies with the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office made arrests involving shoplifting at the East Walnut Avenue Walmart in Dalton. Deputies were able to identify a vehicle connected to the incident after gaining information…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Adelaide! Adelaide is a 4-year-old, petite girl (just 19 lbs.) with a heart that’s bigger than her past. She was found by a Good Samaritan in extremely rough shape, with significant injuries that showed she had been through something truly traumatic. Thanks…
A man has been charged after driving the wrong way on Highway 111 and leading officers on a vehicle pursuit. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says an officer responded to a report regarding a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on Highway 111 on February 1, 2026. They say when the deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested a Fugitive at Erlanger who’s been on the run for months According to HCSO, on Friday officers were notified that a fugitive who had evaded law enforcement for around ten months was at Erlanger Hospital visiting another patient. The subject, Jeremichael Nicholson, had previously been arrested. However,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A local individual has reached out for us asking for the community’s help. Alysea Clements, a resident of Chattanooga, is asking for the communities help in saving her dog, Xena. She has posted on social media saying, “I am loss right now. I had to rush my pup to an emergency vet, and her treatment is…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early Saturday morning around 2:52 am, a homeowner called 911 to reporting her manufactured house was on fire located at 10427 Birchwood Pike. According to the Office of Emergency Management, first responders arrived on the scene reporting a fully involved house fire. Firefighters used a defensive attack to keep the fire contained to the strucutre….
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tonight, Bradley Central High School released a statement saying they are mourning one of their own. According to the high school, one of their students, Andrew Carroll, has passed away. The football team says, “Andrew was more than a teammate he was a brother, a competitor, and a young man who represented this program with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 2000 block of East 13th Street for a residential structure fire. According to the CFD, they were called to the scene around 11 AM. Firefighters report heavy smoke was visible on arrival. They say flames were knocked down quickly and then firefighters checked for extension…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A house in Harrison was left in ruins and deemed a total loss following a fire on January 30, 2026. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the 6400 block of Spadewood Lane around 12:15 p.m. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reported black smoke and fire coming from the garage and two sides of the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — No injuries were reported following a residential fire on Gaut Street in Cleveland, Tennessee. When officials arrived, the fire was found in the basement. No injuries were reported, according to the Cleveland Fire Department. Six fire companies responded. Categories: Featured Tags: Cleveland Fire Department, Fire, Structure Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors) — Every year, a team comes together at the Ellis carousel in Coolidge Park to maintain its structure, safety, and most importantly, its history. Todd Goings, a carousel carver and restorationist, Beth McNelly, a jurisdictional safety inspector, and Larry Ridge, the instructor at Chattanooga’s Horsin’ Around Carousel Carving School, where the project…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A single vehicle crash on Highway 153 south of the Chickamauga Dam is causing delays as crews work the incident. The Hamilton County 911 Scanner reported a car crash with entrapment this morning around 9:25 a.m. Multiple Police vehicles are spotted on scene, and the Chickamauga Dam going northbound is down to just one lane. According to…