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…
'The Dream' faces more scrutiny from Beer Board after January shootout
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub continues to be in hot water after a pair of shootings within the past four months. (more…)
South Pittsburg high school students learn how to 'arrive alive'
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)- South Pittsburg high school students learned about how dangerous distracted driving can be on Thursday. (more…)
Frozen Foods Saving Time & Money
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - March is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Frozen Food Month. Whether you’re feeding a busy family on the go or looking for ways to save time in the kitchen, frozen foods are…
New Phone Restrictions for Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new push to ban cell phones and other personal devices during class could soon become law in Tennessee. The state’s House of Representatives passed a bill…
Northwest Georgia man sentenced for attacking Chattanooga Masonic Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A northwest Georgia man who attacked the Chattanooga Masonic Center was sentenced Thursday. Kadum Harwood is serving five years in federal prison. In September of 2023, he pulled down the…
TDOT announces weekend lane closures as part of Phase 2
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers traveling through the I-75 at I-24 interchange should prepare for delays due to scheduled road construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced weekend lane closures as part…
President Trump pauses Mexico tariffs until April 2
President Trump on Thursday said he will pause 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico that are covered under a 2020 trade agreement, delaying levies imposed on the nation and on Canada earlier this week. Mr. Trump…
Man arrested in Chattanooga for shooting in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested for shooting someone in Athens, Tennessee. The shooting occurred on February 28, 2025, near McMinn Avenue. According to…