Firefighters battle downtown commercial fire Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters have been battling a commercial fire…
No snowflake lights on the Walnut Street Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Due to electrical issues during the installation of the snowflake lights, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors has decided not to decorate the Walnut Street Bridge…
New pick for Hamilton County attorney unveiled as next steps explained
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Catoosa County presents 4 schools with Math Excellence Awards
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - In Catoosa County, students and educators have something big to celebrate excellence in math education. The Georgia Department of Education recognized schools for significant achievements or growths in…
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway remains closed following blazing fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will continue to remain closed following the tragic events of the weekend. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported to the scene early Saturday morning where…
Tennessee lawmakers defend youth transgender healthcare ban after Supreme Court hearing
From left: Sen. Adam Lowe, District 1; Rep. Greg Martin, District 26; Sen. Bo Watson, District 11; Sen. Jack Johnson, District…
Hamilton County Courts hold Murder Case hearing on Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An eight year old murder case is slowly working through Hamilton County courts. "After the homicide Murder of Bianca Norton happen is when is…
Two former Monroe County corrections officers facing misconduct charges
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two former Monroe County corrections officers are facing misconduct charges after an investigation Caleb Kirkland / Monroe County…
Catoosa County inmate transported to local hospital after assault incident
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- An assault occurred between two inmates at the Catoosa County Jail recently, leaving one critically Erwin…
Preliminary NTSB report released on Chattanooga plane crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report of the November 19 plane crash has been released. The report states the two involved in…
American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely
MIAMI – American Airlines is no longer resuming its daily service out of Miami into Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport. American had initially suspended flights through February 12. The suspension is now indefinite. A spokesperson for…
NYC officials give update on man questioned in CEO murder investigation
NEW YORK -- A man in Pennsylvania is being questioned in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, police sources tell CBS News New…
Mayor Wamp announces transition plan for county attorney
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has announced a one-year transition plan for the county attorney's office. Mayor Wamp also announced the nomination of the new county attorney, Janie Parks Varnell.…
Woodcraft of Chattanooga offers a gift in the making
Woodcraft of Chattanooga's Nate Hiltibran shows off all the possible handmade gifts that can be made with lessons at Woodcraft. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One of the best gifts to receive…
Red Bank firefighters prevent a severe fire with a prompt water supply
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - A prompt water supply helped Red Bank firefighters to prevent severe fire damage happening to a partial log cabin.…
Update on the Chickamauga Lock Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing project to replace the Chickamauga Lock has reached a new milestone. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers describes the miter gates as, “…hydraulic steel structures designed to withstand high water pressure, control water levels,…
Collegedale Christmas parade brings festive cheer
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The holiday spirit is alive and well in Collegedale as their annual Christmas Parade brought festive cheer to the streets this weekend. The event took place…
Please do not be alarmed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Please do not be alarmed, as the Chattanooga Fire Department is aware of the smoldering scene. As the smoke continues to smolder, the Chattanooga Fire Department thanks everyone for their care and concern as calls continue…
Local reactions to the Lookout Mountain railway fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today at 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls about a…
Residents React to Lookout Mountain Blaze
"Definitely not something I expected coming into work today. I thought it was just going to be a normal shift, and then I look up and the whole mountain is…
Incline Railway affected by Lookout Mountain fire as firefighters briefly evacuate St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A dramatic scene unfolded throughout the day on the side of Lookout Mountain. (more…)
Several agencies working to put out Lookout Mountain Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several agencies including the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) are working to extinguish a fire on Lookout Mountain. The fire has spread to the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway's tracks. CFD says evacuations are underway at the…
Lookout Mountain brush fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This morning, an intense brush fire was being put out on the side of Lookout Mountain. At 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls…
Sustainability group asking TVA to adjust future planning goals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group focused on the energy sustainability of the Southeast put out their response to a plan put out by TVA. (more…)