Lookouts Stadium Still on Track for 2025; More to Come Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today is Opening Day in the Scenic City as the Chattanooga Lookouts are back in action against the Mississippi Braves. (more…)
Lee Signs Executive Order on Gun Safety
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held a press conference this morning on school safety and announced a new executive order. (more…)
Locomotive 5288 soon leaving Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Historic Locomotive will soon leave the Tennessee Valley. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum announced locomotive 5288 is going back home to Pennsylvania. The locomotive is scheduled…
As grocery prices soar, push grows to end sales tax on food
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is one of only three states that tax groceries at the same rate as other purchases. But as food prices soar — and as the state sees a record budget…
New Driving to a Cure plate design available to Tennesseans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released a new license plate design for Tennesseans on Monday. The new plate design is meant to promote breast cancer awareness. Funds will go toward breast cancer screening services. The…
SAFE School Act introduced to U.S. House and Senate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Representative Chuck Fleischmann introduced the Securing Aid For Every School Act (SAFE School Act) to the House on Tuesday. The SAFE School Act is a $900 million program meant to make schools safer across the country.…
Chattanooga VA Spring Expo to be held Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting their first annual Spring Expo on Wednesday. They are inviting veterans, their families and the community to…
June Jam announces acts for festival comeback in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - We told you how Fort Payne's June Jam is returning this year after a 26 year hiatus. On Tuesday, organizers announced…
Turkey season in Tennessee starts two weeks late
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- Turkey season in Tennessee is starting soon. Starting two weeks later than usual, opening day will be Saturday, April 15. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) said they reduced the bag limit from three to two birds.…
Free concert in Dalton for Georgia Cities Week
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The City of Dalton will host a free concert in Burr Park on April 28 for Georgia Cities Week. The 24th annual Georgia Cities Week highlights the work that cities across the state do to positively…
Suspect gets 40 years for high speed chase and drugs along state line
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The District Attorney's Office in northwest Georgia is releasing details on a trial last month that sent a man…
Chattanooga Fire Dept. honors late Bobby E. Henley, Sr.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department honored Bobby E. Henley, Sr. on Tuesday. Firefighters displayed their American Flag up high in his honor. Henley, a retired Chattanooga Firefighter, recently passed away.…
Chattanooga man wanted for questioning in Knoxville murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Knoxville Police Department is looking for a man who was last seen in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Knoxville Police said 37-year-old Duane Harris is wanted…
What we know about victims of the Louisville bank shooting
By CLAIRE GALOFARO and BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Tributes were growing Monday for the five people slain in a shooting at a Louisville bank, with friends sharing details of their lives and mourners gathering at vigils.…
Small business owners feel the credit crunch
By MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — When Nat West, owner of cider-making company Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider, decided to supplement his wholesale business by opening a taproom in a bustling neighborhood in Portland,…
Hamilton Co. kindergarten registration is this week
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Online registration for kindergarten opened in Hamilton County on Monday. It will continue through Friday, April 14. Parents and guardians can register their children…
Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Democratic-leaning city of Nashville's Metropolitan Council will get to keep all 40 of its seats for now, under a temporary decision issued Monday by three state judges. The ruling stymies…
What's Right with Our Schools: Nolan Elementary School, Acts of Kindness
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Learning how to be kind to others is a valuable lesson for children to learn. See how students at Nolan…
Jones Reappointed; Local Lawmakers Defend Expulsion
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The debate over two Democrats in the Tennessee State Legislature being expelled is continuing as they are likely to be reappointed back to their seats.…
More to the Story with Staley: Alternative Baseball
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a baseball program that used to operate here in Chattanooga, then it went away. Now, organizers are hoping it will come back. Hosting…
The Signal to hold grand opening of new venue in May
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A popular entertainment venue is soon to have its grand opening. (more…)
Louisville bank employee livestreamed attack that killed 4
By DYLAN LOVAN and CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace Monday morning, killing four people — including a close friend of Kentucky's governor — while…
Nashville council votes to reappoint Justin Jones
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Metro Council voted to reappoint Justin Jones to his seat on Monday after being expelled last week. The crowd cheered after the council unanimously voted to reinstate Jones. All…
Gas prices on a slow rise in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There has been a slight uptick in gas prices this week in Chattanooga, according to a report from GasBuddy. Gas prices rose 8.4 cents per gallon in the last week. It is also similar across the…