CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A study revealed that Tennessee and Georgia are in the top five states where house prices have increased the most in the past five years. The study was done by Boulder Home Source. It analyzed Zillow…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee signed legislation into law Thursday. The controversial bill, commonly known as the "drag queen bill," will go into effect July 1. Tennessee Senate Bill 0003 makes public adult cabaret performances illegal. Tennessee Senator…
UPDATE: Police Chief David Davis said one of the victims of this incident has died from his injuries. He said the victim is 75-year-old Mitchell Levoid Hunter of Fort Payne, Alabama.…
DADE COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The Ider Police Department arrested a man for a stolen vehicle. They are charging him with theft of property and two counts of possession of a controlled…
SPARTA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Thursday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested a White County man for a homicide. The TBI and the White County Sheriff's Office say the homicide happened Wednesday night. Osie…
By MICHAEL PHILLIS and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable. But experts say…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo's new porcupine exhibit is welcoming a baby African Cape Porcupine. TVFCU is sponsoring this exhibit, and has named the semifinalists in the porcupine naming contest. The public previously had the chance to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Union does more than just come up with catchy commercials. They help local business owners and homeowners - especially those first starting out.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland High School made history over the weekend. The school's boys' and girls' wrestling teams won both the duals and traditional TSSAA Class AA State Tournament. Officials said this is the first time this has…
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has determined that an EF0 tornado struck the Birchwood and Georgetown areas of northeastern Hamilton County. (more…)
This image provided by the Knoxville Police Department shows police video footage from the Feb. 5, 2023 arrest of Lisa Edwards, who later died at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. (Knoxville Police Department…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando was diverted to an airport in Jacksonville, Florida, after a battery from a passenger's item caught fire in an overhead bin, airline officials said. Flight 259 landed safely…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- AAA is incredibly concerned over a legislative proposal that could "substantially weaken" the Volunteer State's motorcycle helmet law. Organization Spokesperson Megan Cooper says House…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of the horrors of World War Two was the Holocaust. One man who survived the Holocaust was just in Chattanooga, and what a story…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit is starting a series of lectures designed for those interested in entering the music industry. (more…)
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - With warm Spring days ahead, many kids across the Tennessee Valley will be enjoying their recesses much more. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One local staple, Merchants on Main, will be closing its doors this summer, but their journey will not stop there. Owners Madi and…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police seized over 700 suspected fentanyl pills at a Signal Mountain residence. The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office said this is the largest fentanyl bust in the county's history. Officers obtained a search warrant and…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Ringgold Primary's school resource officer found a handbag containing a gun on school property. Officers took the firearm owner into custody and charged them with possession of a firearm on a school campus. The school resource…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is charging a Central High School student with threat of mass violence on school property. They said a student made a social media post involving a firearm. The School Resource…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officers from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested Ryan Edwards on Wednesday. They say he is facing charges of stalking and violating an order of protection.…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Power Co. bills could go up another 17% in June to cover the higher costs of natural gas and coal that the utility is burning to generate electricity for its 2.7…
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Rockers Kiss have announced the final shows of their last tour: The band plans to hang up their platform boots after two back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden in New York at…
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month's NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash…