Planning Commission denies Snow Hill Road neighborhood development
OOLETWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Development in Ooltewah, especially along Snow Hill Road, has been a long topic of debate. A new proposal is sparking similar, but also new concerns.…
UPDATE: Double Shooting in East Chattanooga Kills Two
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department says the second victim in the shooting has succumbed to their injuries. Homicide investigators are still developing leads. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police…
TDEC to Accept Grant Applications for Waste Tire Reuse
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will begin accepting applications Thursday, Jan. 15 for grants from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP). The grants are to fund projects that create or support beneficial uses for waste tires.…
Mayor Kelly reacts to Patten Parkway decision, new crime stats
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing the reaction to Monday's Patten Parkway decision from Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly. He is represented by Senior Advisor Chris Anderson on the Planning Commission, who voted against the denial of a proposed 12 story…
The portal is open to apply for Education Freedom Scholarships for your kids in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The application portal opens today for parents wanting to get in on the Education Freedom Scholarships in Tennessee. You can sign up for the next school year beginning at 1:00 EST by clicking here (noon CST). The Education…
Tennessee lawmakers plan more immigration bills this year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Legislature begins this year's session today at noon (CST). Republicans, who hold a super-majority in the legislature, are talking about more bills this session to support the President's immigration crackdown. House Speaker Cameron Sexton…
Volunteers Needed to Retire Wreaths at Chattanooga National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Wreaths Across Chattanooga is asking for volunteers to help on Saturday, January 17, at 9:00 a.m. to retire wreaths at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. They ask volunteers to pull into the cemetery on the right side of…
FEMA Announces Nearly $9 Million in Tennessee Funding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced nearly $9 million in federal funding is now available to communities in Tennessee affected by Tropical Storm Helene and other past disasters. This money is available as…
People inside Iran describe heavy security and scattered damage in first calls to outside world
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say killed at least 646…
What type of tax do we love to hate the most?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new survey may surprise taxpayers in our region. The folks at 5SarLoans.com conducted the poll to find out which kind of tax we hate the most. And it wasn't the income tax. Tennesseans despise their…
Who killed the MTSU Professor last month?
SMITHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Who killed the MTSU professor? It has been more than a month and investigators still have not filed charges in her death. Did the man who found her kill her? Or was it self defense? Nick…
Walker County Animal Shelter urgently seeking homes before deadline
WALKER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Back in December, the Walker County Animal Shelter brought in 51 animals. Out of the 30 dogs the shelter took in, they've…
Fleischmann addresses Iran unrest amid deadly protests
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Protests across Iran have taken a deadly turn, drawing global attention as citizens openly voice opposition to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian…
Patten Parkway development denied by Planning Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fate of another historic downtown Chattanooga building remains up in the air. However, a big step was taken today towards its preservation. Developer Evelyn Capital wants to redevelop Patten Parkway into a new mixed use building…
Birchwood subdivision approved to go to next step despite objections
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hotly debated proposal in rural northern Hamilton County is moving forward. The Windy Ridge Subdivision would…
Planning America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In Hamilton County, local organizers are preparing a…
What's Right With Our Schools: 11th Hour Theater
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - A new, non-profit performing arts organization is up and running in Dalton. 11th Hour Theater and Creative Studio is a great place for kids…
Walmart to expand drone delivery to hundreds of stores
Walmart plans to expand its drone delivery service in the next two years, giving customers the option to place aerial orders from hundreds of additional store locations. The retail giant will offer drone deliveries for…
Man Killed in Kentucky Crash Possibly Linked to Local Death
Authorities in Kentucky have identified the man killed in a car crash over the weekend that could be linked to a death in our area. Early Saturday morning, Dalton authorities responded to a house fire…
Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office is the latest agency to warn about a phone scam going around now. They say callers will tell you they have important legal matters to discuss. They say there…
Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
President Trump last week proposed two policies aimed at reducing the cost of buying a home, as soaring prices and elevated mortgage rates make homeownership increasingly unattainable for many Americans. Mr. Trump said he plans to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family…
Pet of the Week: Detective MooMoo!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Detective MooMoo! Detective MooMoo is hot on the trail of her greatest mystery yet—finding her forever family! Nearly 5 years old…
Spain makes its largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided operation dubbed "White Tide"
Spanish police announced on Monday their largest-ever seizure of cocaine at sea after impounding a Europe-bound container ship in the Atlantic Ocean carrying almost 10 tons of the drug. Officers last week raided the…
Chattanooga Police say homicide deaths, shootings down in 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has released its 2025 crime data. They say that criminal homicides have fallen by half, as only 14 people were killed in murders last year…