City leaders thank Fleischmann for bringing Federal Investment to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga leaders met at City Hall this morning to highlight new federal funding headed to the area and to thank Congressman Chuck…
Fleischmann addresses new developments in Epstein files
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While at City Hall covering Representative Chuck Fleischmann’s latest financial funding announcement, reporters also asked about new information released in the Epstein files. Representative Chuck…
Golden Apple Award: Arlene Slaughter, Dupont Elementary
CHATTANOOOGA. TN (WDEF) - Her fellow educators at Dupont Elementary describe Arlene Slaughter as an excellent role model. Her patience and kindness extend far beyond the classroom to every…
Candidate Highlights Plans for Tennesseans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor candidate Jerri Green visited Chattanooga on Tuesday to meet with local residents and voters. The event took place at the Chattanooga Masonic Center. Green, a…
Pediatric Diagnostic Associates opens new office
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Pediatric Diagnostic Associates (PDA) says it has opened its new office at 6787 Lee Highway, Unit 103. This new location replaces the practice’s previous office on Jarnigan Road, just off…
Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows
Early tax filers are enjoying bigger refunds compared to the same time last year, according to the latest figures from the Internal Revenue Service. As of Feb. 6, 2026, tax refunds averaged $2,290, up nearly 11% from the same point last year.…
Chick-Fil-A® offers free chicken biscuit to new and existing Chick-fil-A One® Members
Chick-Fil-A® is offering a free chicken biscuit through the Chick-Fil-A app to new and existing Chick-fil-A One® Members. The offer is from February 17, 2026, through February 28, 2026. Only one offer can be redeemed per…
Food City Presents Check to Friends of the Festival
Food City Store Manager, Jared FreemanFood City Store Manager, Nicole DashlerFood City Special Events Manager, Jaci KazyFriends of the Festival Executive Director , Mickey McCamishFriend of the Festival Board Chairperson, Becky BrowderFood City EVP of Operations…
Women Build Home Dedication Held
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga dedicated a new home on February 14 for a local mother and daughter, marking the completion of their journey through the…
Father of Destiny's Child, Dr. Mathew Knowles, to visit UTC
Dr. Mathew Knowles will be making his journey back to UTC before the end of the month! The esteemed university lecturer is also the proud Dad of Beyoncé and…
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84
By Zoe Christen Jones CBS NEWS The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the famed civil rights leader who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later ran for president, has died, his family says. He was 84.…
Status of Benton Elementary discussed following failed health inspection
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few…
North Georgia special election begins
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Last month, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene officially resigned from her seat in Congress. Now, the election to determine her replacement is here. Monday marked the first day of…
Youth Rally at State Capitol calls for Tobacco Retail Licensing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tuesday a Tennessee youth rally will take place at the State Capitol, where advocates are calling for tobacco retail licensing to protect…
Heritage Center honors Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today the Heritage Center highlighted Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan as part of its continued celebration of Black History Month. Tina Cahalan…
McDonald Farm Set For State Park
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - McDonald Farm, a historic property spanning more than 1,300 acres in Hamilton County, is set to become Tennessee’s 70th state park. The plan includes roughly $45.3…
Chattanooga Whisky wins the Best American Craft Producer title
Chattanooga Whiskey has taken home Best Craft Producer at the American round of World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky. The awards were announced at a ceremony held at the Brown Hotel in…
What's Right With Our Schools: NWGA College and Career Academy
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - The Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy is continuing its mission to develop a 21st century workforce. They do that through focused…
Elderly couple loses house to fire in Sale Creek
An elderly couple has lost their house to a house fire that occurred at the 12,000 block of Newman Green Road on February 16. An elderly male heard his smoke detector activate, got up to investigate and then found…
Is Lululemon coming apart at the seams? Here's why the brand is losing its flex.
Lululemon has long been a dominant force in the world of athleisure. But a series of headwinds, including a recent blunder over see-through leggings, is threatening the company's path forward. The Vancouver-based business, founded…
Reflection Riding to conduct prescribed burn; trail system closed Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center will conduct a prescribed burn on Tuesday, February 17. They say locals may see smoke in the area throughout the day, but there is no cause for alarm and that the burn…
Tennessee lawmakers to debate lab-grown meat
Tennessee lawmakers are scheduled this week to debate lab-grown meat. A bill comes up before a House subcommittee on Wednesday that would ban it in Tennessee. Lab-grown meat is the practice of growing animal cells…
22-year-old pleads guilty to malice murder
Erwin Vanegas, a 22-year-old male from Rossville, has pled guilty to Malice Murder for the murder of 71-year-old Robert White on December 5, 2024 in the Catoosa County Jail,…
What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2026? Here's what to expect on the federal holiday.
Presidents Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, this year, was established to honor the birthday of the nation's first president, George Washington. The official name of the holiday is Washington's Birthday, although it's now…