Seniors Targeted in Romance Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Valentine's Day approaches, new national research from AARP reveals a significant digital threat to older Americans. Nearly one in ten adults aged 50 and older have…
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald’s is embracing the trend this Valentine’s Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit,…
Lawmakers propose putting your right to grow food in the Tennessee Constitution
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Two East Tennessee lawmakers have filed a bill to protect your right to grow food on your own land. Rep. Michele Reneau from Signal Mountain and Sen. Adam Lowe from Calhoun are proposing a constitutional amendment on…
Chattanooga Zoo reveals names of Tamarin Twins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo has officially announced the winning names for its emperor tamarin twins: Basil and Sage. The two male tamarins were born in October…
Salvation Army announces Mardi Bra donation supporting unhoused women
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Major Douglas McClure with The Salvation Army in Chattanooga is announcing the organization’s annual Mardi Bra donation drive. This donation event focused on…
First project helped by Chattanooga affordable housing PILOT program breaks ground
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For many who work in Chattanooga, finding housing can be a challenge. The city approved a new program last…
School board approves capacity expansion for Skillern Elementary amid opposition
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County school board approved an expansion of capacity for a Soddy-Daisy charter school. (more…)
New Cookie Hits the Menu
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Winter weather and freezing temperatures weren't enough to delay the highly anticipated 2026 Girl Scout cookie season. Over the weekend, Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and families gathered…
Golden Apple: Taryn Painter, Apison Elementary
APISON, TN (WDEF) - Each school day Taryn Painter walks into her third-grade classroom at Apison Elementary with energy, patience and a genuine love of teaching. Her students know she…
PepsiCo cuts prices of Cheetos, Doritos and other snacks
PepsiCo is lowering the prices of its Cheetos, Doritos, Lays and other snack brands by up to 15%, saying it wants to bring "relief" to consumers facing an affordability crunch. The food and beverage…
Boat crew tosses 115 kilos of cocaine in Pacific while fleeing navy, Colombia says
The crew of a speedboat tossed more than 100 packages of cocaine into the Pacific Ocean while fleeing the Colombian navy, authorities said Tuesday, as the leader of the country was visiting President Trump in…
Small Sliders Comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Small Sliders has announced they have signed a multi-unit development agreement in Chattanooga and Dalton. Small Sliders offers cooked-to-order cheeseburgers, waffle fries and milkshakes from its signature Smorange™-colored shipping containers,…
Chattanooga Airport Adds Valet Parking Service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Airport has added a valet parking service. They say passengers can access the service through the daily lot at the ticketing end of the terminal. The valet service is available for $25 per day, plus…
Health Leaders Address Vaccine Concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Health leaders gathered this month for the regional health council meeting to review current respiratory illness trends and discuss ways to strengthen vaccination outreach across the area. …
Money for Tennesseans who bought prescription drugs
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says Tennessee will get a cut of a settlement with two companies over generic drugs they made. You can get your share if you bought generic drugs made by Lannett or Bausch…
Missing Person Identified After Body Found on Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has identified a man who reported missing last week. They say 61-year-old Rickey Miller was found deceased on February 2 in the 7700 block of Brainerd Road. CPD says preliminary investigation did…
Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the United States
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear…
SoundCorps rewarding local musicians with grants
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The SoundCorps organization announces two new programs to benefit local musicians. One is a directory while the other is a grant. "After listening to the feedback we received from the 2025 Music Community Survey, these new programs…
Chickamauga mayor’s attorney addresses community questions
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — The Chickamauga City Council held a special meeting Friday at 4 p.m. to consider removing Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office. Council members have not…
Hurd exits congressional bid to focus to State House Race
WHITEFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — As candidates line up in hopes of challenging U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, one local contender says he is stepping…
Courthouse site letter stirs opposition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The federal government has been searching for a spot to place their new federal courthouse for some time here in Chattanooga. The General Services Administration says they have…
Watson to sponsor bill placing limits on property tax hikes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- After many homeowners saw significant increases in their property taxes last year, one bill is looking to curb that trend. Senator…
Update given on two Chattanooga wastewater projects
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We received an update on a pair of wastewater…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga IT Pathways Hackathon
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Some of the sharpest local minds recently came together for the Chattanooga I-T Pathways Hackathon. It was a chance to shape the future of…