Chattanooga man who shot ex-girlfriend sentenced to prison
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend has been sentenced in court. Terrick Thorne, 24, appeared in court on October 2, 2023. A judge has sentenced…
Chattanooga National Cemetery to expand to Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga National Cemetery is expanding to a new home in East Tennessee, which is a big announcement for local veterans. The Chattanooga National…
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges that emerged after his earlier deal imploded, setting the case on a track toward a possible trial in 2024 while his father is campaigning…
Man shot on Bonnyshire Drive Monday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating after a man was shot on Bonnyshire Drive overnight. According to police, the shooting happened at 10 p.m. Monday in the 7200 block of Bonnyshire Drive. This is near…
One Westside surveys residents ahead of grant application
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One Westside is heading toward grant application. "This opportunity for the choice neighborhood grant coupled with the TIF coupled with the ability to get…
What's Right With Our Schools: East Lake Level 5 Status
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We continue our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status. At East Lake Elementary, teachers from as far away as…
Fatal Downtown Shooting Suspect had Long Rap Sheet
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We are learning more about the suspect in a murder of a prominent Chattanooga businessman. (more…)
Fall allergy season ramps up in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fall season is here, but for those who have allergies, the weather-change may be troubling. “Now we are hitting the second biggest season of the…
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules on DUI Convictions and Probations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled those convicted of vehicular homicide while intoxicated are ineligible for probation. (more…)
Man convicted of stealing $1.9 million in COVID-19 relief money gets more than 5 years in prison
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man was sentenced Monday to more than five years in federal prison for organizing a scheme that stole nearly $2 million in government aid intended to help businesses endure the coronavirus pandemic. A U.S.…
Dade County receiving more than $600,000 for water main upgrades
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock announced on Monday that Dade County will soon be receiving water main line upgrades. The federal government is investing $2.7 million in infrastructure upgrades in North Georgia through the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
Chattanooga Airport to add new nonstop flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Airport is bringing a new nonstop flight with funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The new flight will either be to Denver, Colorado or Houston, Texas. The Chattanooga Airport received a $750,000 Small…
Parkridge Medical Center named Top 100 Hospital by Fortune
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fortune named Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga as a Top 100 Hospital. This is the fifth year the hospital has received his recognition. Parkridge is the only Chattanooga-area hospital to receive this recognition. Fortune/PINC AI named…
Deputy wounded, man killed in gunfire exchange during Knoxville domestic disturbance call
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A deputy was seriously wounded, and a man was killed after exchanging gunfire while authorities were responding to a domestic disturbance at a home in Tennessee. Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff's Office encountered an armed…
Malibu Boats expanding operations to East Tennessee, creating 770 jobs
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday that Malibu Boats will be expanding operations to East Tennessee. Malibu Boats is investing $75 million to expand manufacturing into this region. State officials said this expansion will…
Chattanooga man convicted of murder now sentenced more prison time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man found guilty earlier this year of killing his mother by arson is now facing additional prison time, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) said on Monday. …
Walker County mourns loss of Lafayette High School teacher
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Walker County and surrounding areas are mourning the sudden loss of a 42-year-old teacher at Lafayette High School. Lori McWhorter passed away on Friday, September 29 from a car accident. According to the Georgia State…
Few Americans say conservatives can speak freely on college campuses, an AP-NORC/UChicago poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.…
Dollywood Express derails on Sunday night
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In Pigeon Forge, the Dollywood Express train derailed Sunday night around 8:30 p.m. The 110-ton coal-fired steam engine takes guests on a five-mile trip around Dollywood. According to WVLT, all passengers were evacuated and there…
Sheriff's Office investigating Walker County burglary
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person responsible for a burglary in Lafayette last week. According to the sheriff's office, the thefts happened sometime between September 24-29. Someone stole a gray 2020…
Dallas Bay VFD respond to house fire on Shamrock Lane
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Late Sunday afternoon a house fire was reported at 7316 Shamrock Lane. At 5:30 p.m., Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the 911 call and arrived on the scene. Responders reported heavy smoke and…
Inaugural 'Coolidge Park Kickoff Market' held on Oct. 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local artists celebrated the first day of October outside in Coolidge Park on Sunday. An inaugural kickoff market was held at the park with…
Electric vehicle festival takes over Chattanooga State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival took over Chattanooga State Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car enthusiasts along with newcomers were able…
HCSO deputies respond to shooting at Airbnb
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a shots fired call on Friday, Sept. 29 in East Brainerd. The call came from 9910 Brently Estates Drive off of East Brainerd Rd. When authorities arrived at the…