NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are kicking off their annual legislative session, where they’ll spend the next few months finalizing the state’s upcoming budget, debating abortion ban exceptions and considering express toll lanes among other policy decisions. In Tennessee,…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland is undergoing some major renovations to its historic downtown, including new affordable housing for the community. In partnership with the city council and outside…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Academy of Pediatrics released recommendations for anti-obesity medications and surgery for the first time ever. Dr. Joani Jack, Medical Director of the Healthy Eating and Active Living…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Talent takes center stage early and often at the Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts. In fact, beautiful live music is part of the morning routine at…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A 2019 homicide victim found at Douglas Lake was identified as Earl Pizzoferrato of Knoxville on Monday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. They say the investigation…
By JOHN WAWOW and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Doctors who treated Damar Hamlin say the Bills safety is back in Buffalo in an uplifting sign of the remarkable progress he’s made a week after going…
(Video from our story on Little Lambs fire last February) CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Daycare worker pleaded guilty today in court to charges that stemmed…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man was arrested in Hixson early Sunday morning after officials say he violated a protective order and threatened the life of police officers. Officers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Gas prices are on the rise across the country. In Chattanooga, gas is 12 cents per gallon higher than it was a week ago, according to a GasBuddy survey of 170 gas stations. The average price…
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The special grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia has finished…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2023) – In celebration of WGU Tennessee’s 10th anniversary, the accredited, nonprofit online university is awarding $10,000 scholarships to up to 10 Tennesseans as part of its annual Tenn-K Scholarship program. “For the past 10 years,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two people have been injured after a shooting this afternoon in Chattanooga. (more…)
UPDATE: There's a tragic update in this story. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a new resource available for those struggling with food insecurity in our community. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Scale model enthusiasts in our community gathered at the Chattanooga Convention Center today. (more…)
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF)- This week, two different memorials in memory of the late Marion County detective Matt Blansett were unveiled to the public. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wreaths Across Chattanooga is asking for volunteers to help retire the wreaths on graves at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. (more…)
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF)- The Cohutta Police Department has a warning for the public.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee made a visit to the Scenic City today. (more…)
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a recent phone scam. Victims receiving these phone calls are being told that a family member has been arrested. They state that the family member…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Traffic had to be shut down on Riverside Drive earlier this afternoon due to a crash. (more…)
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Before 2017, this was a stressful time of year for potential college football players coming out of high school. The signing day in early February would determine…
(Note: one of the prisoners on death row is convicted serial rapist and murderer Harold Wayne Nichols from Chattanooga. His execution date was one of the ones put on hold by this issue) By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn.…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire occurred Friday morning in downtown Chattanooga at a homeless encampment, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. No injuries have been reported. The fire department says two…