Several officers testify they were threatened in Whaley appeal hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The attorney for a former Hamilton County EMT continues to argue his client should get a retrial. Justin Whaley was convicted of vehicular…
Scottie Scheffler charges dropped after arrest outside PGA Championship
Prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler on Wednesday, less than two weeks after the world's top golfer was arrested outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell said his office couldn't move forward with the charges based…
McBrien Road, Ringgold Road intersection to temporarily close
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, construction crews will close the intersection of McBrien Road and Ringgold Road. The closure will be at the 1500 block of McBrien Road starting June 3. It will extend down to Stone Street. Crews…
East Ridge Splash Pad to open Saturday, June 1
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge will open its Splash Pad this Saturday, they stated in a press release. The splash pad will…
Parkridge Emergency Room opens in Soddy-Daisy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The new Parkridge Emergency Room in Soddy-Daisy officially opened Wednesday morning. The new ER, located at 9402 Reco Drive, opened at 7 a.m. Parkridge said this facility has a fully functional emergency room. It has…
HCSO Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement Mark King Retires After 38 Years of Service
Press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office: Hamilton County, TN – This afternoon, Sheriff Austin Garrett, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s…
Walker County detectives searching for stolen truck
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help with a stolen truck case. On Wednesday morning, the sheriff's office posted the incident to social media. They said someone stole a silver Dodge…
Housing Authority discusses status of One Westside project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The current status of the Westside One project was discussed at Tuesday's Chattanooga Housing Authority board meeting and discussed two key factors in that…
Hamilton County EMS, Chattanooga firefighters reunite with patient
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s not every day you get another chance at life. On Tuesday, Amy Young thanked first responders for saving her life. In February, Amy Young suffered a heart attack as she was riding her bike on…
New train alert system aims to keep drivers moving
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new train warning system hopes to redirect drivers stuck on the wrong side of the tracks. Many Hixson residents have been stuck at…
Chattanooga mayor comments on Chief Murphy investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly briefly spoke about an ongoing TBI investigation against Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. Earlier this month, both Chattanooga Police and the TBI…
Cleveland, Dunlap announced they will receive new grants
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland and Dunlap recently announced they are receiving grants to benefit the cities. Bradley County received four grants to improve broadband access in the Cleveland area. The state funding targets improving workers digital skills. That includes tackling…
Knights of Pythias Clubhouse destroyed in fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters with the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department were busy Monday morning battling a fire at the Knights of Pythias Clubhouse. It happened just before…
TWRA reports boating related fatality on Watts Bar Reservoir
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said there was a boating related fatality over the weekend on Watts Bar Reservoir in Dayton. The TWRA reported this in its 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Boating Report. They…
I-24 lane closures coming to Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-24 in Marion County should prepare to slow down. TDOT crews are shutting down lanes starting Tuesday night. The roadwork, beginning on May 28, is expected to last until June 6. Crews will…
Kelly Administration announces train warning system along Hamill Road, Hickory Valley Road
Press release from the Kelly Administration: On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, The City of Chattanooga announced the installation of four train crossing alert systems in the Hixson and Tyner communities. The system will provide real-time crossing data and warn drivers…
Blue Hole reopens after weekend flash flooding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Getting to the Blue Hole on North Chickamauga Creek could be a bit dicey this week. The popular swimming hole was shut down…
Inaccurate weather reports coming from Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- If you have noticed some extreme weather conditions and reports coming out of Scottsboro, Alabama, you're not alone! Officials with the National Weather…
Get informed with S.O.S. Fest on June 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local agencies are banding together to keep the community safe this summer. For a second year, "Summer Outreach Safety" (S.O.S.) Fest is reaching out to the public to…
Nightfall begins in downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nightfall is back in action and the city came out for the first Friday to relax and have a good time. Nightfall is Chattanooga's longest running outdoor summer concert series held at Miller Plaza each year.…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hixson JROTC
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Air Force Junior ROTC is celebrating 50 years at Hixson High School. That's five decades of students learning priceless lessons in citizenship and serving…
1890 Days Jamboree returns for its 45th year
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - In North Georgia, Ringgold has hosted the 1890 Days Jamboree for the past 45 years. The event brings in over 20,000 people. One might see that as amazing considering Ringgold has a population of just under…
The Fourth Annual Chattanooga Beer Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Memorial Day Weekend is a full one for organizers of Chattanooga Market, as the Chattanooga Beer Fest is in town. The Chattanooga Beer Fest offers a wide variety of craft beer from breweries all over the…
HCSO Deputies Involved in Pursuit into Georgia
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, May 24, 2024, at approximately 6:00 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Bentwood Cove Drive for the report of an intoxicated party. The reporting party stated Cody…
