What's Right With Our Schools: Wilderwood Summer Camp
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Looking for a way to keep your kids active, engaged and off devices this Summer? One Chattanooga Camp is offering loads of adventures in…
Ford recalls more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to door latches that can trap passengers
Ford Motor is recalling more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over an issue with door latches that could trap passengers inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week that the automaker is recalling 197,432…
Skydiver dies after her parachute hit another jumper's gear while approaching airport in Georgia
An experienced skydiver died Saturday after her main parachute collided with another jumper's gear, and her emergency chute failed to deploy, authorities said. Jasmine Black, 48, had…
Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base at Al Udeid in Qatar
Iran said Monday that it launched an attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, two days after the U.S. struck three nuclear sites in Iran. Explosions were heard in Qatar as witnesses said they saw…
Whitfield County authorities searching for wanted man
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges. WCSO says Dallas Brendel is facing several serious…
Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to Iran retaliation. Here's what to know about the vital oil trade route.
The United States launched military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities Sunday morning local time, an action President Trump said aimed to neutralize a threat "posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror." It was widely seen…
Medicare Threatens Vital Skin Treatment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Image-guided superficial radiation therapy, or IGSRT, is a noninvasive treatment with a 99.3 percent success rate in treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, the most common cancer in the…
Congressman Fleischmann weighs in on U.S. strike against Iran
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As headlines around the world focus on the United States’ latest military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the global stage feels tense —…
Collegedale Leaders Combine Summer Sale with Giving Back
Collegdale, TN- (WDEF)In Collegedale, community spirit was on full display Saturday as local leaders and residents came together to fight food insecurity—right in the middle of a summer shopping event. Commissioner Laura Howse and Vice Mayor Tonya Sadler organized a…
Colonel Cummings Honors Legacy of WWII’s 6888th Battalion
Fort Oglethorpe, GA -(WDEF)A powerful story of service and history was shared today in Fort Oglethorpe, as retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna Cummings spoke at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Cummings highlighted the legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion,…
Knox County deputy critically injured in the line of duty
UPDATE: The suspect, Christopher Michael Hensley, 44, of Powell, has been charged with the following: Attempted Second-Degree Murder Aggravated Assault on First Responder Domestic Assault Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Go Armed Manufacturing/Delivering/Selling/Possession of a Controlled Substance…
Bradley County Woman charged after dozens of neglected and dead animals found
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Saturday (6/21), the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check involving multiple animals at a residence located at 1325 8th Street NE. Upon arrival, deputies discovered numerous animals on the property living in…
Chattanooga Strikes a Musical Chord
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From parks to sidewalks and even the airport, Chattanooga turned up the volume this weekend. Make Music Day is back this weekend, bringing a full day of…
Red Bank Celebrates 70 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank is turning 70 and they’re celebrating with music, food, and a full day of family fun. Saturday’s anniversary event at Red Bank…
Harvest Deaf Ministries hosts car wash to support global mission trip
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For more than three decades, Harvest Deaf Ministries has been committed to reaching the Deaf community with the message of Christ. Established…
Traffic Alert: Avoid I-24 West at Germantown Road This Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Drivers are being urged to avoid I-24 West at Germantown Road (Exit 183) this weekend due to major detours and closures. According to…
A group protested at Miller Park demanding "No War on Iran"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday evening, a protest was held at Miller Park centered on a growing concern: the possibility of war with Iran. The…
President Trump addresses the nation about the U.S. strikes on Iran
CBS: President Trump addressed the nation from the White House Saturday night about the U.S. strikes on Iran. In his remarks, the president described the…
Liner says he cannot pay for attorney as murder trial date is set
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland man charged with the…
Mayor Kelly presents at national mayoral conference
TAMPA, Fla. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is currently attending a major conference for North American mayors. He is one of two hundred mayors at the United States Conference of Mayors in…
Lights, Camera, Chattanooga Film Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s being called summer camp for movie lovers, and it’s back and bigger than ever. The 2025 Chattanooga Film Festival is underway, offering a weeklong celebration of…
TWRA Rate Hikes set for July no longer happening
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A planned increase in TWRA fees next month will not happen. The agency pulled the request during a session of the Joint Government Operations Committee of the Tennessee Legislature. The TWRA was to increase boating fees by…
Whitwell woman arrested after taking child across state lines
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Whitwell woman was arrested June 19, 2025 after taking a child out of state without permission, triggering an Amber Alert. Police say Frankie Kay Robinson had been babysitting a child…
Bridgeport man arrested for displaying child sexual abuse material
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A Bridgeport man has been arrested for displaying child sex abuse material. On June 17, 2025, local and state authorities arrested Payton Dean Corbitt. Corbit was booked into the…