WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The federal government has picked three finalist sites for a new courthouse in Chattanooga. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) had previously announced plans to build a new federal courthouse in the city and retiring the…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have now identified two of their officers who were also involved in the fatal shooting on Thursday. They are Officer Ryan Blevins and Investigator Brian McClard. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Special Election to replace north Georgia representative David Ralston is headed for a runoff. Ralston's widow, Sheree Ralston led the field of five candidates with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fire on Tuesday night has displaced 8 residents in Chattanooga. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many Chattanoogans are praying for Buffalo Bulls safety Damar Hamlin to make a full recovery from his life-threatening injury on Monday Night Football. The entire country is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many people set their New Years resolutions around improving their health. Whether it be through weight loss, healthier eating, or just exercising more, the new year is a popular time to start. But keeping a resolution…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Reports of Flooding or Wires Down / Trees Down The following locations are closed or have limited access: 351 Walsh Road (wires down) 342 Whitehall Road (wires down)…
DYERSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A West Tennessee County has been flagged by the State Comptrollers Officer on using Covid funds to give school administrators some bonuses. The report says the staff got "questionable" bonus payments over $60,000 from a federal…
CINCINNATI (AP) - Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. Hamlin collapsed on the field during…
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has fallen short in first-round voting to become House speaker. House Republicans fell into a tangle on the opening day of the new Congress. McCarthy is fighting to become speaker as his…
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - Five candidates are on the ballot for a special election in north Georgia on Tuesday. They are running to replace Blue Ridge Representative David Ralston, who died in November. The candidates include his widow, Sheree…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many in the community are beginning their latest annual New Year's resolutions for 2023. Lisa Dunny, the owner of Chattanooga Coffee Company, says she wants…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and officials are looking to raise awareness to assist victims. The Hamilton County Health Department posted online that…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- With a new year comes new legislation here in the Volunteer State. According to a press release from the Tennessee State Senate, several new laws…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police make an arrest after a shooting on New Year's Eve. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the New Year upon us there are new laws you need to be aware of. (more…)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A record-breaking 210,000 people from the Music City - and plenty more across the country - tuned in to watch CBS' NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE:…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man in Sale Creek drove home after church today to find his mother's house was on fire. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To kick off 2023, Blood Assurance is ringing in the New Year by celebrating National Blood Donor Month. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A neighborhood in Lookout Valley was shutdown for a time earlier this evening. (more…)
UPDATE: The cause of the fire is believed to be an electrical problem, possibly related to a heating unit in a top floor apartment, according to fire investigators. This is the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Montlake Community came together this past weekend to create a Christmas miracle. Neighbors and strangers alike banded together through sharing Facebook posts, phone calls, and constant emailing…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- New Year's Eve is right around the corner and the Scenic City is getting ready to party. Everything from hotel parties at the Edwin and…
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (WDEF) -- 2022 has been an astronomical year for NASA! Let's take a look back at a few of their biggest moments. Of course, this list…