mgn BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers in Bradley County should prepare for temporary road closures as construction crews work overnight to complete grading and paving at the intersection of Paul Huff Parkway and Georgetown Road. TDOT announced crews will close Paul Huff Parkway at this intersection on Tuesday, February 26, and Thursday, February 27,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Dodson Avenue. On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 500 block of Dodson Avenue on reports of a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. Hamilton…… MORE
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Lookout Mountain couple has been charged after authorities discovered several intoxicated juveniles at their home. Marcella Haisten On February 22, 2025, around 11:45 p.m., officers were patrolling near Stephenson Avenue and Fort Stephenson Place when they noticed a large gathering of vehicles outside 156 Fort Stephenson Place, partially obstructing…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga broke ground this afternoon on a major upgrade to one of our local parks. It was a big day for Lookout Valley as city officials, community members, and local leaders came together to celebrate the start of a highly anticipated transformation at John A. Patten Park. This…… MORE
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Collegedale held a Storm Safety Day this afternoon at The Commons, offering residents a chance to prepare for severe weather. The event was free and open to all residents of Collegedale and surrounding areas. From 3 to 7 PM, experts from Hamilton County Emergency Management and the Civil…… MORE
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the Ooltewah SWAT standoff that turned deadly Tuesday night. At around 2:30 p.m., Hamilton County deputies responded to a report of a man walking around with a gun on Rising Fawn Lane. When deputies came in contact with the man, he fled inside…… MORE
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A worker making repairs on the Incline Railway had to be rescued by the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) after suffering a fall Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 1:30 p.m. on February 26, 2025, as crews continued restoration efforts following a fire in December. CFD responded to multiple points…… MORE
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — One man was shot and killed in East Ridge Tuesday. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Garner Circle for a shots fired/person shot call. Upon arrival, authorities found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Police provided “Stop the Bleed” care to the victim until EMS…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Known for his work on Cosmos, StarTalk, Nova Science Now, and the occasional guest appearance on Big Bang Theory, famed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson visits the Scenic City for an out of this world presentation. On February 27 at 7:30 P.M., Neil deGrasse Tyson will give his “Cosmic Collisions” presentation at the…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Four dogs were rescued, but only three survived after a kitchen fire in a North Chattanooga home Tuesday evening. At 5:45 p.m., February 25, 2025, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Pine Ridge Road. Upon arrival, crews quickly extinguished a fire that started in the…… MORE
