One man charged after threatening to shoot himself and his partner
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today around 1:04 p.m., the Cleveland Police Department responded to a reported domestic dispute at 541 Linda Drive Southeast. According to Cleveland…
Venue 1921 opens as East Ridge’s new community gathering space
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - Today, the City of East Ridge celebrated the grand opening of Venue 1921, a new city owned gathering space designed to…
Chattanoogans Burn Calories for a Cause at YMCA’s “Superburn” Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — While many were preparing for the Super Bowl, some Chattanoogans spent their Saturday morning breaking a sweat for a good cause. The Downtown Family YMCA held its second annual “Superburn” event, a 90-minute, team-style workout in…
Hug-A-Cow Day Brings Families Together in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- Families from across the region gathered at the Walker County Ag Center Saturday for the third annual Hug-A-Cow Day, a fun-filled event celebrating farm life, animals, and community. Visitors enjoyed a wide range of activities, including vendors,…
Suspect's whereabouts unknown after vehicle pursuit
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department has released an update about the vehicle pursuit that took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to the Cleveland Police Department the suspect involved…
Nonprofit Expands Into Hamilton County Schools to Support Students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Sometimes, challenges at home can make it hard for students to focus in school. To address this, Communities In Schools of Tennessee has expanded into Hamilton County, placing staff directly inside schools to support students who may…
Downtown YMCA Hosts “Superburn” Workout for a Good Cause This Super Bowl Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The Downtown Family YMCA is turning up the heat this Super Bowl weekend with its second annual “Superburn” event, a high-intensity, team-based workout designed to get participants moving while supporting a good cause. Up to 100 participants…
Darron Lee Arrested on First Degree Murder Charges
MORE: Investigators were still at the crime scene late Friday evening on Snow Cone Way, which is near Ooltewah Elementary School. We are learning more about Lee's past, as he has…
Chickamauga reschedules public hearing over mayor removal
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- The public hearing over whether or not Chickamauga mayor James "Trey" Deck III will be removed from office has been officially rescheduled. The Chickamauga City Council had attempted to hold this special meeting last Friday, January 31,…
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in 1700 block of Market Street Shooting
UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in connection with the that occurred on January 31, 2026 in the 1700 block of Market Street. Adrien Cox is charged with Aggravated Assault and is currently in custody at the Walker County Jail,…
Walker County authorizes remediation of courthouse
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- The Walker County Courthouse will be getting some needed repairs. The Commission approved a nearly $170,000 dollar contract with Gordian to address various issues with the courthouse. A Gordian representative said asbestos, mold, and lead were found…
National Wear Red Day supports women's heart health
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Friday, February 6 is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association says it is a way to show support for women's heart health.…
Trump to sign executive order quadrupling beef imports from Argentina
Washington — President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday that quadruples the amount of beef imported into the U.S. from Argentina under a new trade agreement with the South…
Driverless Cars Come to Nashville Streets
Driverless cars are scheduled to hit the streets of Nashville in a few weeks. The company “Waymo” briefed local police on their driverless vehicles this week. The vehicles will be available to rideshare customers, but we’re not sure when. Waymo…
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push by President Trump to offer lower direct-to-consumer drug prices. The president struck deals last…
Girl Scout Cookie Season is here!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Girl Scout Cookie Season is here, with booths setting up this weekend! New this year are the Exploremores which is a Rocky Road inspired cookie flavor!…
Start your morning off with ice cream for breakfast!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is on Saturday, February 7 and Clumpies is opening early to celebrate! From 9 AM to 1 PM, Clumpies located…
New drug more powerful than fentanyl pops up in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials in Knoxville are warning that a new drug has suddenly popped up in East Tennessee that is more deadly than fentanyl. It is an opioid called N-Propionitrile Chlorphine, or cychlorphine for short. The Knox County…
Greg Marting proposes bill to protect churches from demonstrations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lawmaker Greg Martin has proposed a bill in Tennessee in reaction to a protest in Minneapolis. His bill would strengthen state protections in Tennessee for places of religious worship. It would create a state offense for…
Walker County Commission approves next step of Rock City gondola project
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF)- The proposal by one of our area’s top attractions…
Local Musician Super Bowl Spotlight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga musician Nick Lutsko is stepping onto the national stage in a big way. Known for his playful internet songs and viral videos, Lutsko is bringing his…
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish. The Labor Department reported Thursday that vacancies fell to 6.5 million in December - from…
Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore
Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand's parent company is halting sales of…