Cleveland HS Celebrates Student Success Stories
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Cleveland High School, Room 901 is home to more than just desks and textbooks. It’s where dreams take center stage. What started as a simple…
What's Right With Our Schools: Sequoyah Future Ready
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - A new initiative is coming to Sequoyah High School that promises to open up a world of opportunities for students. The North River Future…
Suspect arrested after attempted vehicle theft at Bradley County golf course
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A quick response from Bradley County deputies led to the arrest of a suspect following a series of suspicious events at a local golf course. Deputies from the Bradley County…
Five arrested in Soddy Daisy human trafficking operation
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A joint undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Soddy Daisy has resulted in the arrest of five individuals. The effort, led by…
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi
Martinelli's is recalling more than 170,000 apple juice bottles because their contents may be contaminated by patulin, a toxic substance produced by some fungi. The recall covers round glass 10-ounce bottles with white metal screw-top…
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM on Monday announced that it will invest $150 billion in U.S. manufacturing to "fuel the economy." The investment will include more than $30 billion that will go toward research and development to allow the…
Runaway dog missing for 529 days finally captured on island teeming with kangaroos, koalas and penguins
A runaway dog named Valerie has been captured after a 529-day adventure, transfixing Australia as she roamed an island teeming…
Hamilton County man pleads guilty to several charges in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County man has pleaded guilty to several charges, including shooting at a police officer and being in possession of…
Grundy County High School having virtual instruction Monday
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, April 28, Grundy County High School will be having virtual instruction. This is due to a utility repair. All other schools will have regular class sessions.
Tariffs Put Pressure on Chattanooga Market Vendors
UPDATED: Chattanooga,TN- (WDEF)On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the Chattanooga Market bustles with the familiar sounds of live music, the scent of fresh food, and the cheerful chatter of shoppers. But behind the colorful displays and warm smiles, many local vendors…
Chattanooga Zoo welcomes rare Pied Tamarin babies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's something worth celebrating at the Chattanooga Zoo, a baby boom among one of the world's most endangered primates, the pied tamarin. The zoo recently…
Chattanooga Seafood Bash serves up a taste of the coast
CHATTANOGOA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Seafood lovers from all around the region flocked to downtown Chattanooga this weekend for the annual Seafood Bash, an event that brings…
ST. Elmo structure fire
ST. ELMO, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday morning around 11:54, firefighters responded to the 1700 block of W 39th Street after multiple callers to 911 reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the structure. Responding units spotted smoke as they…
Grundy County fights back against opioid crisis
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Saturday was National Drug Takeback Day, as numerous organizations across the Tennessee Valley are looking to curb drug addiction. (more…)
Historic Tracy City restaurant a total loss after fire
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- An historic restaurant in Tracy City has been deemed…
Red Bank holds Decoration Day for restored cemetery
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two years ago, we brought you a story about a group of Red Bank citizens and preservationists looking to restore a historic cemetery. (more…)
Eastdale home damaged in Saturday morning fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters responded to a house fire in Eastdale Saturday morning. (more…)
Corgi Cuties Take Over St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big ears, short legs, and plenty of wagging tails took over St. Elmo today. The streets of Chattanooga’s historic St. Elmo neighborhood were packed for the…
A Taste of Cornbread Culture
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - The streets of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, are packed this weekend for the National Cornbread Festival. Today, visitors played games, rode carnival rides, and browsed booths filled…
Chattanooga T-Shirts Capture Scenic City Spirit After National Park City Honor
CHATTANOOGA,TN -(WDEF)In celebration of Chattanooga becoming the first National Park City in North America, local brand New South Trading Co. has released a new line of t-shirts showcasing the area’s natural beauty. Designed by co-founders and husband-and-wife duo Ben and…
Hamilton County Coalition Leads Effort to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications This Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This Saturday, the Hamilton County Coalition is giving local residents an easy and safe way to clean out their medicine cabinets as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event, held in partnership with…
EPB announces partnership to bring quantum computer to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- EPB has announced the next step in…
Henagar police officer arrested in ongoing child pornography investigation
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A Henagar police officer has been arrested following an investigation into the online distribution of child pornography. The arrest stemmed from a report to the National Center for…
Chattanooga, EPB to launch nation’s first quantum tech center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB has announced a major expansion of its quantum technology efforts by partnering with IonQ. IonQ is a global quantum computing company, bringing a quantum computer to Chattanooga. According to EPB, this will create the nation’s…