CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With upcoming hot temperatures approaching, it is important to stay informed on how to best take care of yourself. “We want to check on all ages. Young children are particularly susceptible to heat. They can dehydrate very, very quickly. As can our elderly population,” Erlanger Trauma Outreach & Injury Prevention Coordinator Regena Young said. “Some of…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army of Cleveland is looking to spark something special in the community. They chose to partner with The Family Pit Stop Shop, a Cleveland, Tennessee convenience store, to raise funds for youth camps. All proceeds from fireworks purchases at the Family Pit Stop will go toward The Salvation Army’s youth programs. “We are here…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The legal battle between a dog kennel business and a Chattanooga southside neighborhood continued on Tuesday. Chattanooga City Judge Sherry Paty ruled on Tuesday to continue the GoDog case into July as GoDog’s defense attorney says improvements have been made to the structure. These improvements will be evaluated by a McKamey Animal Center officer. A rooftop…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland woman faces charges after impersonating a nurse and attempting to discharge two elderly patients from Erlanger Hospital. Lydia Brock (HCSO) Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies arrested 28-year-old Lydia Kate Brock on Monday. It happened at the Erlanger at 975 East 3rd Street. According to the sheriff’s office, Brock faces nine charges from the incident. Brock…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A driver died from a rollover crash at the I-24/I-75 split Monday night. Chattanooga Police (CPD) say the wreck happened at 10:15 p.m. First responders found a man trapped in a car upon arrival. CPD said a driver on I-24 Eastbound missed their exit to go to I-75 southbound and pulled to the shoulder of…
(Courtesy: Red Bank Fire Dept.) RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Red Bank Fire Department is investigating after a fire caused severe damages to a duplex in Red Bank. (Courtesy: Red Bank Fire Dept.) Red Bank Police reported a fire at 2617 Oakwood Circle, which occurred Tuesday at around 12:40 p.m. When the Red Bank Fire Department arrived, they noted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A registered Chattanooga sex offender was arrested for solicitation of a 12-year-old girl at a restaurant on Gunbarrel Road. Charles Cabrera (HCSO) The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested 63-year-old Charles Clayton Cabrera on Monday at around 9:30 p.m. Police say they responded to a call regarding forcible fondling and found a girl distressed from the incident. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A staple of the Chattanooga Northside has reopened Tuesday morning. The fountains inside Coolidge Park reopened around 9 a.m. They had been shut down for electrical repairs. The Coolidge Park Fountains reopened Tuesday morning. Outdoor Chattanooga says that the work is still not fully completed. The fountains will be shut down again on July 17th…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Last week, a hiker died after falling on Sunset Rock and two hikers were rescued on Mowbray Mountain when floodwaters trapped them. These are just two of several incidents concerning hikers in our area in recent weeks. With the holiday weekend and a heat wave incoming, many are likely planning to hit the trails in…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Bishop who oversees Catholics in our area is retiring. The Vatican announces that Bishop Richard Stika of the Diocese of Knoxville is retiring after leading East Tennessee Catholics since 2009. The Archbishop of Louisville will oversea the Diocese of Knoxville until a replacement is announced. Bishop Stika acknowledges that public criticisms over sexual abuse allegations…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Traffic jams, detours, and road closures are just the beginning. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is talking through their construction plan for the I-24 and I-75 interchange. Construction is back for Chattanooga. Phase two is expected to begin in late July on Interstates 24 and 75, leaving many people feeling frustrated. “It’s gonna be a…
Here’s an inexpensive way to decorate your picnic for Independent Day celebrations.
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – We now know the cause behind a fire that has destroyed a beloved restaurant in Sequatchie County. The owner of the Cookie Jar Café, Sue Ann Lockhart, and her family have ran a farm off of Kelly Cross Road for approximately 150 years. For the past 21, the Cookie Jar Café has been the centerpiece of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police are investigating after a man got shot early Monday morning. The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. on the 4500 block of Drummond Drive, according to police. This is a neighborhood in Chattanooga. CPD found the man near the Circle K on Shallowford Road, who had a gunshot wound. His injury was not life-threatening,…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s pouring rain here in Polk County. Good for ducks, that’s about it. This is the “Hildabrand” area of the county. But Hunter Raby and I are nice and dry inside his home. Inside the Hildabrand house. What does it mean? It means if you travel down this long dirt road, you come to Hunter’s house….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It can be a real challenge to keep students interested during the last week of school. Howard Connect came up with a creative way to make sure kids are engaged and learning new things. What they came up with is a good example of what’s right with our schools. Mardee Miller is the principal at Howard…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Mckamey Animal Center is now offering the Trailblazer Program. Think of it as a “Library Card” for the shelter. It lets you hang out with an awesome dog for a day. “Folks will just sign up online,” said Savannah Shoemaker, Digital Marketing Coordinator at McKamey. “Once they fill out the application, they just come to…
Early Sunday morning the Dunlap Fire Department received word of the Cookie Jar Cafe up in flames.
Chattanooga and North Georgia have become the softball capital of the world this weekend. More than 500 teams from across the county have made a trip to the ‘Connect Sports Scenic City Showcase’ to showcase their softball talents. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Connect Sports, Scenic City, showcase, Softball
Chattanooga firefighters responded to an incident involving a burning boat Saturday night.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It was the 90th minute and Chattanooga was down 1-0. A free kick from just outside the box and Markus Naglestad buried it in teh back of the net to force a 1-1 draw. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: draw, free kick, Markus Naglestad, Soccer
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) Chattanooga Red Wolves were down 2-0 at half and scored two goals to tie it up at 2-2. There was some drama along the way included two red cards and a goal in stoppage time. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Red Wolves, Soccer, USL
Chattanooga Police will be performing a mock active shooter exercise at the Hamilton Place Mall tomorrow.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Faith Family Chattanooga Church offered an event on Saturday morning to help those experiencing homelessness in the community. Local organizations partnered with the church to provide hygiene resources and personal care. “Personally, I’m so excited to be a part of what’s happening here in Chattanooga. This city has had amazing outreach to people who are experiencing…