Ellijay Woman Arrested in Drug Bust
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A two-month long investigation ended with an arrest and the seizure of an estimated $24,000 worth of methamphetamine, according to the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office…
Residential Development Proposed for Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A residential development proposed in April has reached the next steps of being approved, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Riverton Residential Development would be a mixed-use residential community near downtown Chattanooga. The…
5 Tennessee police officers fired amid sex scandal
LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Officials in a Tennessee city have fired five officers and suspended three others following a sex scandal at the police department. Jason Cole, the mayor of…
Tennessee Legislature begins 2023 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are kicking off their annual legislative session, where they’ll spend the next few months finalizing the state’s upcoming budget, debating abortion ban exceptions and considering express toll lanes among other policy decisions. In Tennessee,…
In-N-Out Comes to Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officials announced on Tuesday that In-N-Out Burger is expanding to Tennessee, with an office in Franklin. They say the first restaurants in Tennessee will open by 2026. This is the first time the west-coast company has…
Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup Announced
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bonnaroo announced their lineup for the 2023 festival on Tuesday morning. Headliners include Kendrick Lamar and Foo Fighters, amongst others. The festival will take place June 15-18 this year in…
National Hiring Event: MAPCO Offers Guaranteed Interviews at All Locations
On Saturday, January 14, MAPCO will host a National Hiring Day at all its locations throughout the Southeast, inviting Chattanooga workers to come out for guaranteed on-site interviews with a manager. Attendees can explore exciting career-building opportunities with the brand, named a 2022 Top…
Sheriff asks help finding a Stevenson murder suspect
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - The Jackson County Sheriff's Office have identified a suspect in a deadly shooting in Stevenson, Alabama Monday evening. It happened at a home on County Road 147 west of Stevenson around 6:30 PM. Officers found the…
Tennessee Legislature begins 2023 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are kicking off their annual legislative session, where they’ll spend the next few months finalizing the state’s upcoming budget, debating abortion ban exceptions and considering express toll lanes among other policy decisions. In Tennessee,…
Cleveland cuts ribbon on downtown affordable housing
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland is undergoing some major renovations to its historic downtown, including new affordable housing for the community. In partnership with the city council and outside…
Childhood Obesity Guidelines Updated for First Time in 15 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Academy of Pediatrics released recommendations for anti-obesity medications and surgery for the first time ever. Dr. Joani Jack, Medical Director of the Healthy Eating and Active Living…
What's Right With Our Schools: Morning Music at Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Talent takes center stage early and often at the Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts. In fact, beautiful live music is part of the morning routine at…
Douglas Lake Homicide Victim Identified
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A 2019 homicide victim found at Douglas Lake was identified as Earl Pizzoferrato of Knoxville on Monday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. They say the investigation…
Bills safety Hamlin back in Buffalo to resume recovery
By JOHN WAWOW and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Doctors who treated Damar Hamlin say the Bills safety is back in Buffalo in an uplifting sign of the remarkable progress he’s made a week after going…
James Carpenter pleads guilty to child endangerment from Daycare fire
(Video from our story on Little Lambs fire last February) CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Daycare worker pleaded guilty today in court to charges that stemmed…
Hixson Man Arrested for Violating Protective Order, Threatening Officers
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man was arrested in Hixson early Sunday morning after officials say he violated a protective order and threatened the life of police officers. Officers…
Gas Prices on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Gas prices are on the rise across the country. In Chattanooga, gas is 12 cents per gallon higher than it was a week ago, according to a GasBuddy survey of 170 gas stations. The average price…
Georgia special grand jury finishes probe of 2020 election
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The special grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia has finished…
WGU Tennessee Launches Annual Tenn-K Scholarship Campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2023) – In celebration of WGU Tennessee’s 10th anniversary, the accredited, nonprofit online university is awarding $10,000 scholarships to up to 10 Tennesseans as part of its annual Tenn-K Scholarship program. “For the past 10 years,…
Two Shot as Man Attempts to Recover Stolen Vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two people have been injured after a shooting this afternoon in Chattanooga. (more…)
CPD and McKamey Animal Shelter Looking for Suspected Animal Abuser
UPDATE: There's a tragic update in this story. (more…)
Hope Community Fridge Holds Grand Opening to Public
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a new resource available for those struggling with food insecurity in our community. (more…)
Second Annual ModelCon Held in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Scale model enthusiasts in our community gathered at the Chattanooga Convention Center today. (more…)
Memorials Dedicated to Late Marion County Detective
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF)- This week, two different memorials in memory of the late Marion County detective Matt Blansett were unveiled to the public. (more…)