CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Moccasin Bend’s plans for a new facility to replace the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) have been halted as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced the state will not build on the land. This decision comes after an archeological review that was conducted on the state-owned portion of the land. It…… MORE
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CARTA proposes increase in parking ticket fines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the penalty for not paying for parking in downtown Chattanooga become more expensive? If CARTA gets their wish, it will soon be the case. CARTA is set to ask the city council to approve a rise in parking ticket fines across the city. A basic parking ticket would increase from $11…… MORE
More relief for Helene victims across Tennessee Valley
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing about how the Tennessee Valley is continuing to show support for victims of Hurricane Helene. The Soddy-Daisy Fire Department has been collecting supplies for the past three days at their main fire hall on Card Road. They are collecting toiletries, non-perishable food, and water among other needed items. Hamilton…… MORE
CHI Memorial kicks off invest campaign towards patient care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CHI Memorial has kicked off its “Invest in the Best” capital campaign. This multi-million dollar campaign is designed to enhance patient care and technology. Money will go towards cardiac care, emergency services, neuroscience, and more. CHI Memorial looks to raise more than 20 millions dollars as apart of this campaign. “All of…… MORE
Parkridge East Hospital celebrates 50 years in service
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge East Hospital is celebrating 50 years serving the Chattanooga area. “I like to believe that the folks who originally planned this hospital 50 years, 50 plus years ago, had really no idea how impactful this hospital would be, and continue to be,” said Caroline Burris, CEO of Parkridge. Parkridge East…… MORE
UTC fraternity under investigation after two members were burned
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We still don’t have details yet on how two UTC fraternity members got burned last week. The national Kappa Sigma Fraternity has suspended the local chapter pending an investigation. The national organization has been suspending chapters across the country over hazing incidents. UTC is investigating the local case, but said it…… MORE
Fishing tournament moves from GA to Spring City due to Helene
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new fishing tournament is moving to Watts Bar lake due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. The Major League Fishing event was scheduled to be held at Clarks Hill Lake. The Lake is on the Georgia, South Carolina border above Augusta. The Corps of Engineers reports significant damage in the…… MORE
Brainerd Hills house fire claims the lives of six cats
Benham Drive House Fire / Chattanooga Fire Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga firefighters (CFD) were called to a two alarm house fire that claimed the lives of at least six cats. CFD responded to the residence on Benham Drive at 11:58 a.m. October 2, 2024. Upon arrival, CFD reported the left side of a…… MORE
Three arrested in DeKalb County in relation to shots fired call
(L-R): Rodolfo Martinez-Garcia, Christopher Cervantes, Angel Cervantes-Valadez DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — Three men in DeKalb County were arrested after deputies responded to a shots fired call. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) deputies were dispatched to a possible altercation and shots fired call in the Painter Community September 18, 2024. While enroute, deputies were advised…… MORE
Governor Brian Kemp suspending GA gas tax in wake of Helene
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) — As Georgians are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced he’s suspending the gas tax. Governor Kemp posted the executive order on Facebook, saying the State of Emergency has been extended to October 9, 2024. The State of Emergency was originally issued September 24, 2024. Kemp…… MORE
