Voucher Program Sparks Statewide Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee's school voucher program has expanded statewide, drawing tens of thousands of applications and generating both enthusiasm and concern. The issue is now front and center…
75 Years of Southern Tradition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga favorite is celebrating a milestone this week. Bea’s Restaurant is turning 75. Located on Dodds Avenue, right at the foot of the ridge, Bea’s…
George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died, a family representative told CBS News. He was 76. Wendt, a Chicago native and…
Man arrested after motorcycle chase and drug discovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop attempt on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a brief pursuit and a man facing multiple charges. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on…
Festival of flags honors Veterans in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Community members in Ringgold, Georgia are once again honoring their heroes in a breathtaking and patriotic way. The city’s annual Festival of Flags is more…
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Tellico Plains
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop led to two arrests after authorities discovered drug paraphernalia. On Monday, May 19, 2025, deputies with the…
Efforts underway to save historic tree in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Arborists in St. Elmo are working to save a tree older than the neighborhood around it. (more…)
Man found dead after Catoosa County house fire
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating a house fire that occurred in Catoosa County Monday afternoon. Catoosa County E-911 received reports of smoke coming from a…
Fire in McMinn County Jail laundry room quickly contained
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fire broke out in the laundry area of the McMinn County Jail Monday evening. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when an…
"Be Our Guest" at this weekend's Chattanooga Lookouts game
Rachel Breazeale and "The Rose Princess" say "be our guest" to their magical pregame Tea Party for this weekend's Chattanooga Lookouts game against the Rocket City Trash Pandas!…
Bea’s Restaurant celebrates 75 years of serving Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One of Chattanooga’s most beloved and long-standing restaurants is marking a major milestone. Bea’s Restaurant, located on Dodds Avenue at the foot of the…
Johnston Park Legacy Lives On
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a meaningful moment for downtown Cleveland this past week as Johnston Memorial Park officially reopened to the public. The newly renovated Johnston Memorial Park was…
Teams Unite for Foster Care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Tennessee’s pro sports teams, including our very own Chattanooga FC, are joining forces in a new initiative aimed at uplifting…
Former President Biden's cancer diagnosis reaffirms the danger of prostate cancer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Sunday, the personal office of former President Joe Biden announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate…
Silverdale Baptist Academy gets bond to help pay for facility upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Silverdale Baptist Academy was approved Monday for a bond issuance that will help them continue their expansion. (more…)
Next phase of Walnut Street Bridge renovation set to begin
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Work on the Walnut Street Bridge is entering a new phase this week as crews focus efforts on restoring the…
Central U.S. braces for more severe weather on the heels of deadly storms and tornado damage
Forecasters warned of another bout of severe storms headed for the central U.S. this week, days after extreme weather, including tornadoes, killed at least 28 people in some of the same regions. The National Weather Service said…
Wendy McMahon to step down as president and CEO of CBS News, Stations and CBS Media Ventures
Wendy McMahon announced on Monday that she will step down from her role as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. McMahon, who joined CBS in…
Sesame Street signs deal with Netflix for its 56th season
Sesame Street has a new home at Netflix, where the children's show's 56th season will air later this year. Ninety hours of previous programming will also become available on the streaming platform, Sesame Workshop, the…
Police investigating deadly shooting at Dalton apartment complex
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Police are investigating an early morning shooting that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Dalton man. The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 a.m.,…
7 escaped New Orleans jail inmates still at large as search enters 4th day; officials increase reward
A manhunt for the inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet entered its fourth…
Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million
Regeneron has agreed to buy 23andMe, the once buzzy genetic testing company, out of bankruptcy for $256 million under a court-supervised sale process. 23andMe declared bankruptcy in March and announced it would seek a buyer, while also…
Monroe County authorities investigating string of car burglaries
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Monroe County are asking for the public’s help in finding a serial vehicle burglar. Late Friday night, May 16, 2025, into…
What's Right With Our Schools: Ivy Academy Solar Powered Backpacks
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Local students are proving that innovation and compassion can go hand in hand. At Ivy Academy, a group of teens has…