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…
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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- It’s that time of year again – time to reset your clocks as Daylight Saving Time (DST) comes…
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…
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 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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher Kenya White has been arrested again. White is now facing federal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shamieka Hart after a shooting on the 3900 block of…
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 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…
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…
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, Tenn. (WDEF)- South Pittsburg high school students learned about how dangerous distracted driving can be on Thursday. (more…)
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…