Governor Highlights Growth During Pikeville Visit
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee visited Pikeville as part of Tennessee’s participation in the nation’s 250th celebration, known as America 250. During the…
Lee denied bond as Wamp says she may seek the death penalty
Darron Lee standing with his public defender in front of Hamilton County Judge Tori Smith on Wednesday at his initial…
Term Limits resolution for Hamilton County mayor, commissioners, introduced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resolution that would create a referendum on term limits in Hamilton County government was formally introduced Wednesday. If passed, voters would get to…
Walnut Road to Close for Sewer Installation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Walnut Road will be closed from Monday, February 16, 2026, through Friday, March 6, 2026 to allow for sewer installation work. The closure will be in effect on Walnut Road between Hickory Avenue and Daisy Dallas Road,…
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are ‘fixable’
Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it’s pausing its plans to split into two companies. Steve Cahillane, a former Kellogg Co. chief who became CEO of Kraft Heinz on Jan. 1, said he wants to ensure that all of the company’s resources…
Slowing U.S. population growth could reduce GDP by $100 billion in 2026, analysis finds
Slowing population growth could soon weigh on the U.S. economy, trimming an estimated $104 billion from the country's gross domestic product compared with what it would have been if population growth had held at its…
Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeit versions of its products
Estée Lauder sued Walmart in federal court on Monday, alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the personal care company's products on its website. In a lawsuit posted by Reuters, Estée Lauder accused Walmart of selling…
US adds surprising 130,000 jobs last month yet revisions cut hundreds of thousands of jobs last year
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, the Labor Department said Wednesday. The report included major revisions…
FBI search of Georgia offices tied to probe of possible 2020 election 'defects,' affidavit says
By KATE BRUMBACK, ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press Abstract: An FBI search of the elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, is part of an investigation into possible “deficiencies or defects” in the vote count in the 2020…
Hixson couple is sent to the hospital following house fire
HXISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - One couple is sent to the hospital after escaping their burning home early Wednesday morning. At 2:43 AM, firefighters were dispatched to the 4800 block of Sarasota Drive following a…
Property tax bill lower in Chattanooga but still rising nationally
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Property tax bills continue to climb across the country, but Chattanooga ranks pretty well. An analysis from Construction Coverage broke down how much we pay in property taxes across the country. In Chattanooga, the median property tax…
Harrison fire leaves home completely destroyed
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several tri-state fire departments responded to an evening house fire that left the house completely destroyed. Just after 6 PM, Highway 58…
Kelly, Chambers respond to criticisms levied at city over immigration enforcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The debate over ICE continued in Chattanooga Tuesday. This after the Chattanooga Police Department…
Miss G’s Owner Detained by ICE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The owner of popular Chattanooga restaurant Miss G’s has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prompting concern from longtime customers. Guillermina Solano-Chala, owner of…
Safe Internet Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With kids spending more time online, keeping them safe has never been more important. Technology is part of daily life, from apps and social media to online games and…
Golden Apple Award: Janet Robbins, Northwest Whitfield
TUNNEL HILL, GEORGIA (WDEF) - Janet Robbins has a knack for growing things. From the endless rows of flora lining the Northwest Whitfield greenhouse to the young minds inside…
Chickamauga Mayor Removed From Office
CHICKAMAUGA, (WDEF) - The Chickamauga City Council voted 4–1 Monday night to remove Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office following a lengthy public meeting. Four council members voted in favor of…
Wall Street stalls as retail sales come in weaker than expected
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are stalling on Wall Street after a report showed U.S. retailers made less money at the end of last year than economists expected. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in early trading Tuesday and remains…
Walker County New Home Construction Slowed in 2025
WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) -- A report from Walker County shares that new home construction slowed in 2025, however, 2025 ranked as the third best year on record for the county. “Construction costs and market uncertainty slowed new home starts in…
More Argentina beef imports won't do much to ease costs for consumers, according to experts
President Trump's move to boost U.S. imports of beef from Argentina to help ease costs for consumers may have less impact than the White House is hoping for, experts said. The executive order, which Mr. Trump signed on Friday amid a new trade…
Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from Puerto Rico harbor, Coast Guard says
A stowaway has been arrested after he was allegedly found floating in a Puerto Rican harbor with nearly 800 pounds of cocaine, the U.S. Coast Guard said Monday. The suspect, who has not been identified,…
FBI says it's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom's suspected kidnappers
By TY O'NEIL Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The FBI is not aware of ongoing communication between Savannah Guthrie’s family and any suspected kidnappers more than a week after the “Today” show host’s…
See "The Dance" at the new restaurant at River Gorge Ranch
MARION COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Thunder Enterprises has opened the restaurant that crowns the River Gorge Ranch development over Nickajack Lake. The get into Riverdance, you'll walk over a model of the Tennessee River called "The Dance." It traces…
Probation Officer charged with sexual contact with probationer
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A TBI investigation has led to charges against an East Tennessee probation officer for sexual abuse of a woman under his supervision. 42 year old James Glenn Dale worked for the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency…