Man arrested in homeless encampment shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There has been an arrest following a shooting Thursday evening on Signal Hills Drive. Chattanooga Police said 61-year-old Donnie Campbell is the man who they believe…
Hamilton County Schools announce staffing changes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some staffing changes have been announced by Hamilton County Schools. Tyner Academy is changing principals as Dr. Tiffany Earvin has been promoted to an administrative role…
Man arrested in Hamilton County after driving into patrol vehicle
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Detectives in Hamilton County arrested a man who intentionally drove into a patrol vehicle with a stolen car, according to the sheriff's office. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…
Chattanooga Public Library cardholders get free Lookouts tickets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanoogans can get free Lookouts tickets this year through the Chattanooga Public Library. Anyone with a valid Chattanooga Public Library (CPL) card can check out…
Anti-union group attacks UAW in video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An anti-union organization has issued a new video attacking the United Auto Workers, which is trying to organize Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant. The video was created by the group “Center for Union Facts.” It tells the story of…
Incline Railway to temporarily close for maintenance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Incline Railway is closing for a few weeks in April to replace cables. CARTA officials said they will replace more than 5,000 feet of the cables that pull the cars up and down Lookout Mountain. [caption…
Building, equipment damaged in Athens fire
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Athens firefighters extinguished a structure fire overnight at the MBI. Firefighters responded to the fire just before 8:30 p.m. at 2542 Sullins Road. This is the location for "the maintenance shop and office" of the Athens…
Officers arrest 2 Chattanooga teens for 'checking car door handles'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department arrested two juveniles who were checking car door handles on East 12th Street. The two juveniles were 16- and 17-year-old males, who have not been identified. Police said they responded to the…
Chattanooga Police arrest Vine Street homicide suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department has made a homicide arrest from an incident that happened near the end of March. CPD arrested 32-year-old Andre Johnson. He faces…
Police investigate shooting at homeless encampment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting at a homeless encampment Thursday evening. It happened on Signal Hills Drive, off of Signal Mountain Boulevard at the bottom around 6 p.m. Investigators say a 55-year-old man was shot…
Morning apartment fire displaces residents on Citico Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- First responders were on the scene of an apartment fire Friday morning. The fire happened at a building on Citico Avenue, near North Holtzclaw. The Chattanooga Fire Department learned about the fire just after 5:30…
TBI issues Silver Alert for Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert on various social media for an 80-year-old woman. Donna Tripp is missing out of Hamilton County. Tripp was last seen on…
UTC football team participates in bone marrow donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Mocs football team raised awareness for bone marrow cancer and disease on Thursday. The Mocs partnered with Andy Talley Bone Marrow organization…
UTC hosts Spring Fling for students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC hosted its annual Spring Fling on Thursday. The event is a part of "I love UTC" week. Students were able to welcome spring with some…
IRS offers Tennessee residents a new tax filing method
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tax deadline is April 15, and the IRS is educating filers on a new tool to help with filing. The IRS says this…
Chattanooga State art party brings awareness to substance abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga State hosted a Vision Board and Art Party Wednesday. The event was put on by Chatt State's Access and Disability Services. Chatt State used this party to combat…
Biden and Netanyahu speaking for first time since deadly Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen convoy
Washington — President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are speaking Thursday for the first time since an Israeli strike in Gaza killed seven aid workers, including one…
One person flown to hospital after Highway 60 crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday evening, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said a serious crash occurred on Highway 60. One person was trapped after a two-vehicle crash on the 5700 block of Highway 60. The crash happened around 4…
Marion County authorities looking for missing man
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Marion County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. Phillip Gage Thrasher, 25, has been missing since Sunday, March 31. He was last seen around 2 p.m. on…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Local Dive Retail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Do you like to look for unique items no one else might have in their home? What about vintage clothing? Tonight, we introduce you to…
50th anniversary of 1974 Super Outbreak that slammed Tennessee Valley
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UTC 'Future Ready Institutes' at Tyner Academy extended
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC and Hamilton County Schools came together to sign an extension for the Future Ready Institutes at Tyner Academy. The Future Ready Institutes (FRI)…
Hot Slaw Festival to be held in Cleveland this weekend
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get ready to feel the burn in Cleveland this weekend. Cleveland will be having their third Hot Slaw Festival this Saturday from…
Commissioners criticize Mayor Wamp's anti-union press conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some Hamilton County Commissioners criticized Mayor Wamp Wednesday on his press conference attacking the Volkswagen union drive. Republican leaders who joined the press conference argued…
