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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A seven year outdoor collaboration came to fruition Saturday on Signal Mountain. Hamilton County’s next outdoor tourist attraction 'Walden's Ridge Park' officially opened to…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place on Sept. 29. The incident involved officers with the Soddy Daisy Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that the incident began…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters were on the scene of a commercial fire in Hixson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sept. 29 a little before 5:30 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash involving a motorcycle. The crash took place near the 173 mile marker of Interstate 24 eastbound. When officers arrived on the…
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WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Whitfield County judge sentenced a Georgia man to prison for sexually assaulting three women, officials said. Superior Court Judge Scott Minter sentenced 43-year-old Aaron…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Erlanger Children’s Hospital unveiled a new MRI…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It is rivalry week between Baylor and McCallie. The matchup dates back more than 100 years. "Baylor McCallie, and everybody's interested in it," said McCallie head coach Ralph…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Phase one of the Aetna Mountain Trails had its official grand opening Friday afternoon in Chattanooga. The Tennessee River Gorge Trust partnered with the…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A local state senator has been censured by his state party. Republican State Senator Colton Moore…
ATLANTA (AP) — A bail bondsman charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others in the Georgia election interference case pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges on Friday, becoming the first defendant to accept a plea deal with prosecutors. As…