Athens honors dozens of veterans in annual ceremony
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have and will be numerous…
CaveSim at Ruby Falls
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new attraction came to Ruby Falls this weekend for all to experience. An opportunity to experience a journey through a simulated cave. CaveSim, which is an educational experience that allows for…
The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Fair took place in Sale Creek this weekend at the Old McDonald Farm across the 2,100-acre area. Presented by the sponsor Little…
Salvation Army kicks off Angel Tree program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to help out children in need this Christmas held its kickoff Saturday. (more…)
HCSO investigating shooting death in Middle Valley.
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is dead after a shooting incident Friday night in Middle Valley. (more…)
Robotics competition held at Chattanooga State STEM Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Robotics and Chattanooga State Community College welcomed new competitors to a tournament for the Vex Five robotics competitions. This was a tournament designed for new teams who…
“Mike’s Journey” by American Legion supporter Carylon Smith
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As Veterans Day is this Monday, November 11th, organizations all over Hamilton County are helping veterans obtain various ways of support whether that be access to medical appointments or a home…
What will be the penalty for not paying future Tennessee tolls?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One day, you may be able to choose to pay to drive around traffic on our area interstates. (more…)
Chattanooga's Greenspaces hosts Green Prix this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On your Mark, Get Set, Go! Greenspaces is gearing up for a weekend of fun as they kick off their annual Green Prix Race. "What started in…
Monkey shot by Soddy Daisy woman trying to feed her cats
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A monkey was shot in Soddy Daisy after the monkey attempted to attack an elderly woman trying to feed her cats. Officers from the Soddy Daisy Police Department (SDPD) responded to the Thrasher Pike residence…
Two people charged with Mowbray Mountain arson
MOWBRAY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Arson investigators have charged two people for a fire on Mowbray Mountain. The fire happened at a home at 2300 Mowbray Pike a month ago.…
Suspect arrested after short standoff in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials are releasing information on a standoff on Thursday in an Ooltewah neighborhood. The Sheriff's Office says deputies spotted fugitive Khalil Sivels driving on Mountain View Road near…
Hamilton County removes head of Health Department
UPDATE (11/12/2024): County sources told us that Sabrina Novak was let go due to a "human resources situation". Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp also commented, saying he was grateful for Novak's years of service to the county. He went on…
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga Celebrates Grand Opening of New Boutique with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to unveil their brand-new boutique. This boutique provides girls and their families the chance to browse and select new and gently used clothing, shoes, and jewelry—at no cost. "Once…
Driving our Economy Forward: Covenant Logistics
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --It's a trucking company that started in Chattanooga back in 1985. Now, Covenant Logistics has grown its company to help customers develop supply chains across the…
Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the Business Expo in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Georgia. (WDEF)-- Today, the Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the yearly Business Expo in Ringgold Georgia. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Catoosa…
iFixit opens in Chattanooga on Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Call it just the fix one part of town needed… "A new company of Chattanooga that has really invested in Chattanooga spent a tremendous amount of money building out a building in an area where most corporations…
City closes section of Hamill Road for emergency tree removal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga crews are shutting down a piece of Hamill Road this afternoon for an emergency tree removal. It is the section between Gann Store Road and Fairview Road. The city got a report that a tree limb…
Here is where the latest block grants are going in East Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Three local towns had landed a million dollars from the latest Tennessee block grants. Forty communities received grants this time. Ducktown is getting a million dollars for improvements to the Copper Basin water system. Niota in…
Grundy Sheriff: a rash of stolen vehicles comes to a close with an arrest in Kentucky
ALATAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sheriff says a string of stolen vehicles has come to an end in Grundy County. It started with a bizarre call two weeks ago off Highway 50 in Altamont. Josh Webb said he was kidnapped…
Pierce wins Whitfield County sheriff's race
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- There will be a brand new sheriff in Whitfield County. (more…)
County Commission approves parental leave for employees
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp praises the approval of paid paternity leave for County government employees. "We are involved in efforts with our Center for thriving families and with the United Way, and advocating that employers…
Whitfield County authorities test raccoon for rabies after it was curled up at the courthouse
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - As if there wasn't enough going on in Dalton for election day, Animal Control officers had to deal with a suspicious raccoon. They got a call from the Sheriff about the animal curled up near the…
Beware more traffic restrictions along I 24 this weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Expect more traffic issues this weekend along the I-24 project in Chattanooga. TDOT says crews are planning on reducing west bound traffic (towards Nashville) to just two lanes. The work will happen from Friday night to Tuesday…