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Community commemorates 'Fallen Five' nearly 9 years after Chattanooga tragedy
This week, we honor the Fallen Five. July 16, 2024 marks the 9-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed 4 marines and a navy sailor. In 2015, a man opened fire at a military recruiting center and then went to the Naval Operational Support Center where he killed 5 service members.
Tennessee joins four other states for "Operation Southern Slow Down"
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Five states across the South, including Tennessee, are banding together for "Operation Southern Slow Down," a plan to increase speed enforcement across the southeast to reduce deadly crashes. "I have been to Nebraska, and some other states, but Memphis, I can honestly say, has the worst drivers,"...
Municipal Court Docket for July 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 16. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Jasmine Bell – Possession Controlled Substance/PTR, Child Neglect. Alexus Cassaday – Possession Fentanyl, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia. Kent...
'They are not forgotten': Daughters Remember 'Chattanooga Fallen Five' in Canton
CANTON — A ceremony at the Georgia National Cemetery honored the “Chattanooga Fallen Five,” a group of service members shot and killed during a 2015 terrorist attack on military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn. U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells of Marietta, then 21, was among the victims and has a headstone in the cemetery. The Daughters of the American Revolution Hightower Trail Chapter organized the ceremony, which...
Chattanooga Housing Authority Receives $50m CNI Grant From HUD
Chattanooga Housing Authority’s One Westside, formerly known as Westside Evolves, confirmed today they are one of six programs across the nation selected for the highly competitive Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The $50M grant will support Westside’s Transformation Plan...
Memorial ceremony to honor Fallen Five on ninth anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tuesday marks nine years since five service members lost their lives in Chattanooga. On July 16, 2015, these men died due to an act of domestic terrorism: Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (NAVY), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC), Lance Corporal Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells (USMC), and Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Joseph Sullivan (USMC).
South Broad Stadium breaks ground as public tours site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years of negotiations and political struggles, the South Broad Stadium has finally broken ground. We have been discussing the effort to get development here at the Wheland Foundry for years. The South Broad Stadium has gone through many political battles and the subject of concerns, however...
Chattanooga Establishes Urban Ecology Preserve Along South Chickamauga Creek
The City of Chattanooga has announced the preservation of a 27-acre forested oxbow along South Chickamauga Creek near Shallowford Road, encompassing 1.3 miles of stream frontage. This significant conservation effort is being undertaken through the implementation of restrictive covenants, the first of their kind for city-owned property. These covenants will...
City Of Red Bank To Host Community Movie Night This Friday
This coming Friday, July 19th, the City of Red Bank will feature the Disney movie “Finding Nemo” at their next Community Movie Night. After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home in the Pixar classic that features the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Geoffrey Rush, Elizabeth Perkins, Stephen Root, and many more.
“Rising Action” For The Chattanooga Art + Climate Project
Inflatable sculptures that represent fire and water - heat and flooding - in a changing climate are the heart of a new public art exhibition here in Chattanooga. “Rising Action” is the work of New York artist Adam Frelin - and part of the Chattanooga Art + Climate Project.
Maker Day Returns To The Chattanooga Public Library On Saturday, August 3rd
The Chattanooga Public Library is thrilled to announce the return of Maker Day, happening Saturday, August 3rd, from 10 am - 5 pm on the 4th Floor at the Downtown Library. River City Company and Emerging Producer Cortina Jenelle Caldwell will be hosting a variety of activities during Maker Day, including activity labs for Caldwell’s “2034: Chattanooga in the Making” community art project.
New study finds Chattanooga has bed drivers who like to speed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A new analysis by Consumer Affairs has bad news for Chattanooga drivers. We rank fourth in Tennessee for bad driving and the state does not compare well with the national averages. Consumer Affairs compared fatal crash data. And Chattanooga rated particularly poorly for speeding fatalities and...
Chattanooga Fire Dept. gets top fire rating
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department announces they have once again retained the top fire protection rating. They were upgraded from Class 2 to Class 1 in 2018. The Insurance Services Office reviews fire departments every five years. Class 1 means lower insurance premiums for property owners in...
Veteran organization to hold free concert on July 19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Freedom Sings USA works with veterans to put their feelings and intense memories to music. Renowned songwriters work with service members to provide a form of therapy. In a special concert on July 19, community members will get the chance to see this remarkable program.
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