Medal of Honor Train Reenactment
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - The Great Locomotive Chase rolled into Ringgold today, marking the start of the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration. Nearly 20 Medal of Honor Recipients and invited guests…
The Tennessee Aquarium Splashes into ODDtober Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium officially launched ODDtober today with a splash of seasonal fun. At 11 a.m., two costumed SCUBA divers descended into the River Journey…
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer Miles, CSLA
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A solid background in computer science can set to the tone for a successful career. Jennifer Miles has a gift for teaching that, sometimes difficult, subject…
Chattanooga Fire Department Warns About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety During Fire Prevention Week
CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga Fire Department is warning residents about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices, from phones to scooters after a rise in home fires involving these batteries. Senior Firefighter Allen Green, CFD’s Fire & Life Safety…
TIF District to upgrade Northgate Mall infrastructure proposed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When it was developed in 1968, Northgate Mall was the economic center of Hixson. (more…)
UTC Students Celebrate Palestinian Heritage with Flag Day Event
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)— Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga marked Palestine Flag Day with a vibrant campus celebration featuring food, music, and art. Organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America, the event aimed to educate classmates about…
Woman dead in Amnicola Highway crash
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have confirmed a 60 year old woman is dead following Tuesday afternoon's crash on Amincola Highway. Police say that a 60 year old woman was driving a Chevrolet Captiva erratically…
Co.Lab unveils 2025 fall cohort
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next group of innovative startups to receive help here in Chattanooga were announced Tuesday. (more…)
Drug operation uncovered in Brockdell Community
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A search warrant for a residence in the Brockdell Community led to detectives and deputies uncovering a drug operation. The Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office recovered the following:…
TVFCU 29th Annual Golf Classic
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - It was a picture-perfect afternoon (9/30/25) for TVFCU's 29th annual Golf Classic. Golfers, including our own Chip Chapman, came together at Council Fire to knock some balls around, but behind all the fun in the sun,…
Rabies vaccination baits to be dropped throughout Eastern Tennessee
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Mountain Police Department said our region will be getting some help to protect people and pets from the threat of…
Fire Danger Advisory issued for Alabama
Ala. (WDEF) -- The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to the lack of rain and high temperatures. The AFC urges residents to refrain from burning until…
State Fair corn dogs, Jimmy Dean sausage-on-a-stick products recalled due to possible wood pieces in batter
About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter, with several…
Female remains found in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- Investigators in Cherokee County responded to the Marble area for a possible fatality on Friday. When officers arrived, they found remains of a deceased female. She was identified and her…
Chattanooga Family Justice Center hosts community Fall Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With spooky season just around the corner, the Chattanooga community is preparing for an evening filled with fun, connection, and plenty of candy. The…
Health professional advocates for clarity amid Tylenol discussion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Donald Trump’s recent statement, “Don’t take Tylenol” has sparked national debate this week. The comment comes as renewed discussions swirl around the possible…
Man charged in 2023 Northshore pedestrian deaths back in court as he awaits trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged in the death of a mother and her son in November 2023 was back in court…
Local organizations preparing for possible government shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some local agencies are preparing for the possibility of a federal government shutdown. (more…)
Paul Finebaum may run for Alabama Senate
Ala. (WDEF) -- Another name from the sports world has surfaced in Alabama politics. College Football analyst Paul Finebaum says he is considering running for the U-S Senate as a Republican. He says the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Montessori Elementary Family Literacy Night
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -A love of reading really helps children excel in the classroom. Montessori Elementary at Highland Park worked to instill that love in their…
Gatlinburg Bypass closed due to landslide
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed following a landslide in the Great Smoky Mountains over the weekend. The Park service says they got almost three and a half inches of…
Man charged with killing 3 at waterfront North Carolina bar is decorated Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient
A man charged with firing an assault rifle from a boat at patrons of a North Carolina waterfront bar, killing three people and wounding five others, was a decorated Marine combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient whose last…
Man sentenced to 68 years in prison for multiple aggravated abuse incidents
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was sentenced to more than 50 years behind bars for several charges including Aggravated Assault. 43-year-old Jarvis…
Rhea County K9 Unit rallies behind deputy's mother battling breast cancer
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit is stepping up to support one of their own in a powerful way.…