Law Enforcement Cracks Down Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Labor Day holiday approaches, law enforcement is teaming up to make Highway 58 safer. Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Chattanooga Police,…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating in-custody death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating an in-custody death at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, HCSO corrections deputies were made aware of an inmate, Matthew Vandergriff,…
Police make arrest in Brainerd Road homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has made an arrest in connection to a Brainerd Road homicide. On August 17, 2025, at 4:02 a.m. CPD officers responded to the 3200…
YMCA Steps Up for Hunger Action Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- September is Hunger Action Month, and organizations across the community are stepping up. The YMCA says they want to make an impact in the community.…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal Middle Valley Road crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating a fatal crash off of Middle Valley Road. On August 28, 2025, at 2:45 p.m., HCSO deputies responded to the 7000 block…
Sequatchie County man arrested and charged for sexual exploitation of a minor
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sequatchie County man has been arrested and charged for sexual exploitation of a minor. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) started investigating a tip from the National Center for…
Marble man charged for sexual assault of a minor
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man from Marble, North Carolina has been charged for sexual assault of a minor. On August 26, 2025, Jason Lewis Gibby turned himself into the Cherokee County…
Two arrested in Market Street shooting that left 15 year old injured
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two people have been arrested following the shooting Thursday that occurred on the 2800 block of Market Street. (more…)
Signal Mountain mayor blasts Hamilton County Commission over Plan Hamilton vote
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- The mayor of Signal Mountain had some choice words for Hamilton County Commissioners this week. (more…)
Chattanooga Firefighters Rescue Kitten from Fire at Homeless Camp
(From: Chattanooga Fire Department) CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Here's a Friday feel-good story for you, courtesy of the Chattanooga Fire Department. (more…)
The Howard vs. Brainerd Football Game is Cancelled This Year
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - High School football in our area is in full swing, but just a reminder: there is one game that will not be…
2 Charged with Child Abuse after 3-year-old Dies; 1-year-old Badly Injured
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested two people, after a 3-year-old drowned at an apartment on Wilson Street yesterday morning. 21-year-old Janecia McKevie and a 17-year-old boy are both charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Assault and two…
Collegedale Airport Expands Visitor Services
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Collegedale Municipal Airport is rolling out a series of improvements designed to make the travel experience smoother and more enjoyable for pilots, passengers, and guests alike.…
Cybercriminal group at center of campus shooting hoaxes, including here in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Who called in that false shooting call one week ago Thursday that disrupted life at UTC? (more…)
Paschall Discusses Football with Rotary Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Rotary Club began its weekly meeting with a prayer for those affected by the recent Minnesota school shooting. Following the opening, members welcomed longtime…
Young Professionals Rethink Home Choices
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Young professionals are rethinking what makes a community the right place to call home. A new survey shows that safety and housing affordability rise to the top of…
Knowles Sworn In as new Chattanooga fire chief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga officially has a brand new fire chief. Chief Terry Knowles was officially sworn in Thursday as the city’s 22nd fire chief. He is…
City Adds New, Cleaner Trucks With Help From Dolly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- Chattanooga added some new vehicles to its Public Works fleet. The Department of Public Works announced today the deployment of recycling and garbage trucks powered by Compressed…
Judge Smith Speaks Before Women's Society
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- General Sessions Judge Victoria Smith spoke before members of the Scenic City Women’s Network today. Judge Smith shared her personal story about overcoming hardship with her husband. Andrew Smith was badly injured in an IED attack…
HCSO and CPD to participate in joint Labor Day traffic enforcement operation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) will participate in a targeted traffic enforcement initiative this Labor Day weekend to address a growing number of deadly crashes on Highway 58. The…
DeKalb County corrections officer arrested after internal investigation
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County corrections officer has been arrested following an internal investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). On August 27, 2025…
Ford recalls 500,000 vehicles over potential brake fluid leak
Ford is recalling 500,000 vehicles over an issue that can cause two different car models to leak brake fluid, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A hose in the cars' rear brake…
Chattanooga police investigating shooting near Market Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police responded to a report of a person shot Thursday morning. The call was made on South Market Street near Alton Park just before…
Three arrested in Cherokee County drug trafficking investigation
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.c. (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) arrested multiple people in relation to drug trafficking. On August 17, 2025, the CCSO received a tip about two suspects who traveled to Georgia to obtain methamphetamine to…