News

TDOT: Highway 27 landscaping project to begin this spring

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced an upcoming landscaping project along U.S. Highway 27 in Hamilton County. TDOT awarded the project to Stansell Electric Company, Inc. of Knoxville for more than $3 million. This project will…

UTC students upset over lack of housing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On-campus housing is a big part of the college experience.  However, a large number of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) students may not be able to…

Local counties awarded $30,000 to enhance internet connectivity

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nonprofit Connect Humanity has awarded $30,000 to Bradley, Walker and Whitfield Counties to support broadband internet connectivity. These counties will participate in the Appalachian Digital Accelerator. This will support communities while they create custom connectivity…

Finalists named for 2024 Idea Leap Grant competition

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has announced the top five finalists in each region for the 7th annual Idea Leap Grant competition. Those regions are Chattanooga, Ocoee and Northwest Georgia. Here are the five finalists…

Kayakers stranded due to Monday's high winds

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, 33 kayakers became stranded near Nickajack Cave in Marion County due to powerful winds. The Haletown Fire Department and TWRA officers responded to help these kayakers around 8:30…

Pets trapped in Trion house fire

TRION, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Trion Fire Department fought a mobile home blaze early Monday morning. A home on Plum Street caught fire just after 4 a.m. The…

Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative launches today

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There is a new nonprofit set up to push quantum computing in Chattanooga and beyond. The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative officially launches Tuesday. The goal of the organization is to match quantum resources with business and community…

Local Events


What's On TV Now