TBI & Marion County authorities investigating Big Rock Road death
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Marion County are investigating a death on Big Rock Road. The death occurred at a property on Big Rock…
Bradley County man arrested on attempted first degree murder
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Bradley County man has been arrested and charged for Attempted First Degree Murder in Hamilton …
The Chattanooga Convention Center the annual RV show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Convention Center was the destination for road warriors this weekend as the annual RV Convention takes over downtown. From luxury motorhomes to…
Public Forum Held in LaFayette to Discuss Charter Schools and School Vouchers in Georgia
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF)This past Saturday, a public forum was held in LaFayette to discuss important topics surrounding charter schools and school vouchers in Georgia. The event provided a platform for community members to engage in a panel discussion and learn more…
Tennessee Ancient Sites Conservancy Unveils New Historical Marker for Chickamauga Mound
CHATTANOOGA,TN(WDEF) The Tennessee Ancient Sites Conservancy recently unveiled a new state historical marker for the Chickamauga Mound, a site dating back to the Woodland period. This monumental mound has long been a focus of preservation efforts by the Chattanooga InterTribal…
12th Annual Hamilton County Archery Tournament Brings Excitement and New Division
CHATTANOOGA, TN(WDEF) The 12th Annual Hamilton County Archery Tournament took place this weekend at the East Brainerd Church of Christ, drawing over 190 participants from across the region. This year’s competition saw a new twist with the addition of an…
Hamilton County arrest followed a 21-count indictment
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On March 9, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., deputies arrested Adam Morgan without incident in the 900 block of Kennington Hills Drive in Hamilton County, Tennessee. This arrest followed a 21-count indictment issued by a Hamilton…
Fourth victim dies in Walker County murder-suicide
UPDATE (3/14/2025): The off-duty Chickamauga Police Officer who has on scene has died. "Officer Charles “Chuck” Dunn took his final walk, surrounded by love, before giving the ultimate gift—life to others through organ…
Chattanooga Market offers local flavors and unique finds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Market is back in full swing, bringing local vendors, fresh produce, and handmade crafts to the heart of the city. The atmosphere…
Homicide investigation underway in Sequatchie County
UPDATE: Authorities have released new details regarding an incident that occurred at 466 Powerline Rd. in Dunlap, TN. According to investigators, Johnathan Belk returned home from a trip and confronted…
Hamilton County traffic stop leads to a brief vehicle pursuit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, March 7, 2025, Hamilton County deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop that ended up leading to a brief vehicle pursuit. At approximately 2:00 p.m., Hamilton County deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop…
TBI investigates domestic incident
LEXINGTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday night Law enforcement officers responded to a domestic incident at a residence at approximately 7:45 p.m. CT on the 700 block of Natchez Trace Drive. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…
Tennessee Cracks Down on Plate Flippers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed House Bill 300, a measure aimed at strengthening enforcement against the use of license plate flippers. The devices in…
Gene Hackman's cause of death was heart disease, wife died of hantavirus days earlier, officials say
New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Hackman died of heart disease, with…
Judge rejects Colton Moore’s bid for damages over capitol arrest
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- An Atlanta judge denied Colton Moore’s attempt to collect damages for his arrest at the state capitol. The state Senator from Trenton was trying…
Time to Reset Your Clocks: How to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time and Stay Health
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- It’s that time of year again – time to reset your clocks as Daylight Saving Time (DST) comes…
South Carolina man Brad Sigmon faces firing squad execution today, first such execution in 15 years
A South Carolina man is facing execution by firing squad Friday — the first execution of its kind in the U.S. since 2010 and just the fourth firing squad execution since the death penalty resumed in the…
U.S. spaceplane deorbits after classified mission and lands in California
An unmanned spaceplane sent into Earth's orbit in late 2023 returned on Friday, landing at California's Vandenberg Space Force Base overnight, the U.S. Space Force said on Friday. The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 was launched into space…
Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for nearly $10 billion
Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money. Walgreens said Thursday that Sycamore will…
Former Chatt Prep teacher arrested again, now facing federal charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher Kenya White has been arrested again. White is now facing federal…
CPD arrest a suspect for a shooting on Manor Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shamieka Hart after a shooting on the 3900 block of…
Volunteer firefighters battled Hixson house fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to a structure fire located at 8637 Freeling Varner Road. At 11:00 pm Thursday night, a neighbor heard a…
CHI Memorial Awards $60,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Focused on Health and Well-being
CHI Memorial recently awarded $60,000 in grant money to three local nonprofits working to improve health and well-being in the Chattanooga area. The recipients—Medical Foundation of Chattanooga, The Lighthouse Collective, and La Paz—are each…
Tivoli Theatre in Downtown Chattanooga Receives $1 Million Donation for Major Renovations
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) Downtown Chattanooga's iconic Tivoli Theatre is undergoing a significant transformation, and the community got an exclusive update on the exciting renovations during the Rotary Club meeting today. The historic theatre, a cornerstone…