Golden Apple: Corey Lingerfelt, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - Corey Lingerfelt always wanted to be a teacher. His latest stop is at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School. He's worked hard to…
CCA student arrested after making threats of mass violence
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts (CCA) student was arrested after making threats of mass violence. On September 16, 2025, the school resource deputy (SRD) at CCA was made aware…
Musicians from Around the World Gather in Chattanooga for IBMA Business Conference and Bluegrass Ramble
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The IBMA Business Conference has officially kicked off in Chattanooga, drawing musicians, songwriters, and industry leaders from across the globe for a weeklong celebration of bluegrass music. The five-day event began with the IBMA Business Conference,…
Tesla faces federal safety probe over reports of faulty door handles on some Model Y vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into reports that faulty electronic door handles on 2021 Tesla Model Y SUVs prevented owners from entering and exiting the vehicles, according to filing on the regulator's website. In…
Geoff Duncan switches parties, announces campaign for Georgia Governor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Geoff Duncan was serving as the state's Lieutenant Governor as a Republican when Donald Trump claimed the state election was rigged against him. He was the most resistant Republican to the President's claims. Today he announced…
Target is expanding next-day delivery to more cities to compete with rivals
Target is expanding its next-day delivery reach to stay competitive with Amazon and other rivals. The Minneapolis-based company Tuesday announced plans to provide the faster service in 35 additional U.S. metro areas by the end of October.…
Trump signs memo sending federal law enforcement to join Tennessee National Guard in Memphis
Washington — President Trump signed a presidential memorandum Monday mobilizing federal law enforcement agents to Memphis, Tennessee, as a part of a task force that will include the Tennessee National Guard, the latest planned Guard deployment in his…
Family Justice Center hosts 10th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Family Justice Center is continuing its mission to raise awareness and fight against domestic violence. On October 24, the center will…
Walker Rocks Park completes expansion with features for all abilities
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - The Walker Rocks Park expansion at the Walker County Civic Center is now officially open to the public. This project was…
Concerns rising over effects of tariffs on niche items
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For some passions, the lengths to…
Kickoff held for World of Bluegrass Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s newest music festival has kicked off. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland City Schools Historic Growth
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Cleveland City Schools is extra proud of their latest TCAP testing results Students across the district reached five-year highs in math, science,…
Hamilton County Schools to require security screenings for athletic events and board meetings
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Individuals who wish to attend Hamilton County School's (HCS) athletic events or board meetings with be required to go through security screenings. HCS made this announcement in a release on Monday evening, along with other…
Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue engine involved in single vehicle accident while responding to structure fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue engine was involved in an accident while responding to a structure fire. According to Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue, the driver of the engine…
Father sentenced to 23 years after infant daughter dies in hot car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A father has been sentenced to 23 years for leaving his 11 month old daughter in a hot car. She died in her car seat in the summer of…
2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
Two men in Utah were arrested after an incendiary device was placed under a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City on Friday, according to court documents obtained by CBS News. The device had been…
Dunlap man arrested after violating sex offender registry restrictions
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Dunlap man was arrested after violating the restrictions of his sex offender registry. On September 13, 2025, a festival was being held…
Trump suggests deal reached involving TikTok
Washington — President Trump suggested Monday that his administration reached a deal regarding TikTok, and said he will be speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. "The big Trade Meeting in Europe between The United States…
Walker County man receives life for aggravated child molestation
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County man received a life in prison after being convicted of aggravated child molestation. On August 4, 2024, the Walker…
Young advocate organizes local vigil for Charlie Kirk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Here in Chattanooga, community members gathered at the Riverfront to mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk, a man who lost his life while sharing…
Young advocate recalls his personal encounter with Charlie Kirk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight, another vigil was held in Chattanooga to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. The gathering was organized by young conservative Nick Bitzer,…
Vendors showcase at Chattanooga River Market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga River Market was bustling with vendors this weekend along the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza. From homemade crafts to baked goods and unique finds, local entrepreneurs…
Families gather for Chattanooga’s Fun Fair Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families filled the park this past weekend for the City of Chattanooga’s Early Learning Department Fun Fair Festival. The event featured live music, food trucks,…
19-year-old rescued after fall at Pocket Wilderness
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday afternoon, the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Pocket Wilderness after a 19-year-old male was injured in a fall at the Blue Hole. According to officials, a 911 call came in at…