Banner Built Homes launches new East Brainerd community
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new housing community is coming to East Brainerd. Tennessee-based homebuilder Banner Built Homes has announced the launch of Davidson Meadows, its first…
Small apartment fire at Borough 33 Apartments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters responded to the Borough 33 Apartments Saturday morning after reports of a fire inside one of the units. Chattanooga Fire Captain Daniel Atkins says…
Individual rescued after falling 1,000 feet down creek
SPENCER, Tenn, (WDEF) - On Saturday a little after 2:00 pm Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Fall Creek Falls State Park for an individual that had a medical emergency down the creek below the Cable Trail. The Fire…
Domestic incident leads to multiple felony counts
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, deputies responded to a domestic incident near the 9000 block of Dallas Hollow Road that involved multiple gunshots and property damage. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,…
CPD heard gunshots and found two teens wounded
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened Sunday around 1:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Milne Street. According to police, officers were nearby on an unrelated call for service when they…
Police investigate Halloween party due to firearm being shot
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 10:43 p.m., Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to 1904 East Morris Street regarding a firearm being shot at a Halloween party. According to police, their detectives were called to the scene…
Refindery on McCallie celebrates 10 years in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - This weekend, the Refindery on McCallie is celebrating 10 years in Chattanooga. The popular marketplace marked the milestone with a special event featuring food…
Merry Grinchmas takes over the Colonnade in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year again when Santa, the Grinch, and a little holiday magic take over the Colonnade in Ringgold. Shannon…
One victim with life threatening injuries found after shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on November 1, 2025, around 3:08a.m. in the 5000 block of Rossville Boulevard. According to police, when officers arrived on the scene, they found a…
Residents pack meeting on Whitfield County property tax rate proposal
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Could Whitfield County property taxes soon go…
UTC Hosts “Audacious Asks” Chat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga brought inspiration to campus on Friday with a powerful event celebrating courage and leadership. UTC hosted “Audacious Asks,” a conversation and…
Time Capsule buried at Mary Walker Tower
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Mary Walker Tower buried a Time Capsule today. The last time capsule they had wasn’t preserved well. When they opened it in 2020 the…
Erlanger staff provide reverse trick or treat for Children's Hospital patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The staff at Erlanger Children’s Hospital did something special for kids who are in the hospital this Halloween. They showed up and showed out for the little ones who don’t…
Judges say Trump administration must continue paying SNAP food stamp benefits during shutdown
Washington — Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown, ruling against the government in a pair…
CFD adds Ladder 21 to station
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) has added Ladder 21 to its station, allowing for more coverage and services to be provided for the community. Ladder 21…
Orange Grove announces month-long book drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Orange Grove is inviting the community to participate in a month-long book drive starting in November. Adding to the school library…
Mannington Mills to layoff over 200 North Georgia workers
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- More than 200 workers in North Georgia could be out of a job starting right after Christmas. Mannington Mills recently filed a "WARN…
CARTA Celebrates 130 Years of the Historic Incline Railway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is celebrating 130 years of the historic Incline Railway and is inviting the community to join in on the fun. On Sunday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 3…
Salvation Army Launches Emergency Food Campaign to Meet Rising Local Need
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga has launched an emergency food campaign titled “Feed Hope. Share Love.”, responding to a dramatic increase in…
Five Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) - Following recent reports of kratom-related hospitalizations in Walker County, health experts are warning parents about the dangers this unregulated substance poses to adolescents. Kratom is a…
AIM Center celebrates milestone of Espero project as leaders hope it can help tackle affordable housing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A recent report from UTC…
Free concert series at Chester Frost Park proposed
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A summer concert series may be coming to Chester Frost Park. (more…)
Code enforcement blitz coming soon for District 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga’s Code Enforcement wing will be doing what they call an "enforcement blitz" in District 1. That district includes the Lookout…
United Auto Workers votes for strike authorization
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The United Auto Workers Union voted Wednesday night in favor of a strike authorization for workers at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant. More than two-thirds of…