Better Business Bureau warns of GLP-1 weight loss scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As many people begin the New Year with resolutions focused on health and wellness, scammers are taking advantage of those searching for weight…
Discovery of container leads to Whitfield County hazmat response
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A surprising discovery led to a large police presence in Whitfield County Wednesday. Whitfield County Sheriff's…
Historic Choo Choo terminal building up for sale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The main portion of the Chattanooga Choo Choo has been listed for sale. It has been listed on the investment firm’s Berkeley Capital Advisors’ retail offerings page. It has been owned by the firm Northpond Partners since…
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport asking City Council for subsidy for potential Houston flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is asking the City Council for help to land a new flight. The airport is asking for a $150,000 subsidy to convince United Airlines to fly weekly from Chattanooga to Houston, Texas. United…
Intimidation lawsuit settled out of court between former officers, Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Soddy-Daisy has settled a lawsuit related to a controversial case. Eric Jenkins and Jake Elrod had sued the city over what they alleged was intimidation during the investigation of Justin Whaley. Whaley had been…
Red Cross Reports Critical Blood Shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Red Cross is reporting a critical blood shortage as hospitals across the country request more blood than is currently available. The organization says its…
Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
President Donald Trump‘s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying…
Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan’s Famous is sold for $450 million
Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in an all-cash $450 million deal, the…
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The recall involves some 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer…
Preparing For Extreme Cold Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A cold snap is expected across the Tennessee Valley this weekend, and residents are being reminded of ways to preserve energy and stay warm indoors. Sealing doors…
Community Convenes on Homelessness Solutions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A community meeting was held today at OddStory Central in Chattanooga, hosted by Atypical Place for Transformations, to discuss challenges facing unhoused residents and explore ways to…
Unity Group of Chattanooga Remembers Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown
CHATTANOOGA (UNITY GROUP) - The Unity Group of Chattanooga was greatly saddened to hear of the recent transition of one of our foremost heroines who stood for truth, justice and universal fairness, Chattanooga former Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown. It…
Georgia opts in for education scholarship tax credits
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Geogia is opting in on a federal tax credit for non-profits. The deal is if you donate to an organization that gives out scholarships to children, you can qualify for the tax credit. It is a dollar-for-…
Forecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the Carolinas
By JEFF MARTIN and HAYA PANJWANI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With many Americans still recovering from multiple blasts of snow and unrelenting freezing temperatures in the nation’s northern tier, a new storm is set to emerge…
Bond reduced for former church deacon accused of spying on minor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former deacon at a Hixson church made his first court appearance Tuesday. Christopher Collins was charged last week with nine counts of sexual…
Golden Apple Award, Lydia Thornton, CCS
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A healthy knowledge of geometry helps students see the world in a whole new way. At CCS, Lydia Thornton uses physical demonstrations and activities to make…
East Ridge Police Make 2 Arrests in Deadly Waffle House Shooting
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - East Ridge Police made two arrests in a deadly shooting at the Ringgold Road Waffle House. 37 year-old…
Tennessee American Water Reminds Locals to Prepare for Cold Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Tennessee American Water is reminding locals to prepare their home and pipes with freezing temperatures in the future. To prepare, now they say: Know how to shut off your water: Locate your main water shut-off valve. In…
Chattanooga Chick-fil-A Restaurants Offer Free Chicken Sandwich
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. -- Participating Chick-fil-A® restaurants in the Chattanooga area are offering guests a free Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich via the Chick-fil-A® App from Monday, January 19 to 22. Those who download or open the app while in the Chattanooga area…
Tennessee Aquarium Adds Four New Members to 2026 Board of Trustees
Left to right: Dr. Rebecca Ashford, President, Chattanooga State Community College; Jay Dale, Market President, First Horizon Bank; O’Mally Foster, Chief People Officer, Vision Hospitality Group; Brittany McKee East, Vice President of Quality and Research &…
Man Arrested After Making Threats to Judge, Criminal Justice Officials
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested after making threats to a judge and other criminal justice officials. Arrest warrants were issued for Michael Pearson after an investigation into threats made against multiple members…
Spain train crash death toll rises as nation mourns its worst rail disaster in more than a decade
The death toll in Spain's deadliest rail disaster in over a decade rose to 41 Tuesday, as the country began three days of national mourning for the victims of the high-speed collision. The crash took place near…
Roberts Mill Road to Close for Maintenance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Roberts Mill Road will be closed Wednesday, January 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for scheduled general maintenance and guardrail repair, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. Individuals needing to use this road…
French navy reels in nearly 5 tons of cocaine from fishing boat in Pacific Ocean
France's navy has confiscated 4.87 tons of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific, French officials said, calling it a record seizure for the region. The…