The Chattanooga Choo-Choo Announces Restoration Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning more about the changes coming to the Chattanooga Choo Choo. (more…)
Enterprise Center Recieves EPA Grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Enterprise Center is receiving a federal grant to conduct some air quality research in Hamilton County. (more…)
Gov. Lee distances himself from false claims on ballot proposal
By JONATHAN MATTISE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is distancing himself from a claim attributed to him falsely alleging that employees will be forced to pay union dues if the state’s so-called right-to-work…
From The Archives: Honey Alexander
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We remember a First Lady of Tennessee who passed away on Sunday at the age of 77. Honey Alexander may be best known as the wife of…
Commission overrides mayor's veto on status of County Attorney
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The dispute between the Hamilton County Commission and new county mayor Weston WAMP reached new heights this morning, as the commission unanimously decided to override for vetoes issued by…
Hamilton County School goes to remote learning because of illnesses
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We've been reporting how the flu season seems to be hitting early this year. And now one local school is an example. Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts has been hit hard this week by illness.…
Police looking for 2 of 5 suspects who fled a traffic stop
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are asking for the public's help in finding a couple of suspects from a fleeing vehicle on Wednesday. The case started as a traffic stop around 2PM, but the vehicle fled from an officer. A…
Driving Our Economy Forward: NOVONIX
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Chattanooga company is working to make North America a greener place - making money, and running on sustainable energy. And their company only continues to grow.…
CPD provides further details on post office homicide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department shared some new details on Sunday night's post office shooting. For the first time since it happened, Police Chief Celeste Murphy spoke with News…
More To The Story: Why do some people age quicker than others?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is the MultiDisciplinary Research Building on the campus of UTC. The SimCenter. A lot of smart people are here. This man is one of the best:…
Railroad Museum supports changes at Chattanooga Choo Choo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is supporting the ongoing changes at the Choo Choo. They say they have been involved in the repurposing of the old railcars. "TVRM has worked with the developers to make the necessary…
New grocery stores coming to Kimball and Scottsboro
KIMBALL, Tennessee/SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - New shots fired in the local grocery wars in our outer ranges today around Chattanooga. Both Food City and Publix are celebrating new locations. Food City CEO Steven C. Smith came to Marion County on…
SWAT arrests suspect barricaded in Pineville Road home
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A warrant serving turned into a SWAT standoff this afternoon. Hamilton County Narcotics officers were trying to serve the warrant in the 1030 block of Pineville Road. But suspect Matthew Siler barricaded himself inside the residence and…
Postal Facility resumes operations after Sunday night shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Postal Service announces that the main facility on Shallowford Road has now resumed normal operations after the fatal shooting Sunday night. That includes the Main Post Office, Chattanooga Finance Station and Chattanooga P&DC. Police say a worker…
LaFayette Police warn parents of Halloween candy tampering
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Police in LaFayette are warning parents to check their kids' Halloween candy. They have gotten multiple reports of a "foreign item" in a candy product. The children got the suspect candy while trick or treating in…
CPD Chief addresses panhandling, homelessness concerns
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Northern Chattanooga crime data from this past June to September was presented by Police Chief Celeste Murphy to members of the North Chattanooga Chamber Council. This soon brought attention to a…
Chattanooga City Council approves Westside Evolves Plan
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's City Council has voted in favor to adopt the Westside Evolves Plan. The 10-year plan will see millions of dollars utilized to rebuild and refurbish the city's Westside community.…
Volkeswagen ID.4 wins new SEMA award
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (WDEF) - Volkswagen has a new accolade for the electric vehicles they are making in Chattanooga. The ID.4 SUV has won the first-ever SEMA award for electric Vehicle of the Year. The SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market…
Golden Apple Award: Kiely Dowell, Red Bank Middle School
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - Teachers need to be clear communicators and strong motivators. Kiely Dowell checks both those boxes and many more in her Red Bank Middle School Social Studies class. She's also highly creative and a good listener.…
PIE Innovation Center held the official 'Grand Opening' Nov. 1st
Bradley County, TN (WDEF) - The PIE Innovation Center in Bradley County is now officially open. The facility is a planned regional educational facility that will prepare students for post-secondary careers and…
Investigators say Bradley school video sent to students is not legitimate
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators say a concerning video shared among students on Monday is not legitimate. We reached out to the Sheriff's Department after getting calls about the video. Students got the video purporting to be a…
Gun incidents at two local schools
ATHENS/CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Authorities are reporting two different gun incidents at local schools. The Sheriff in McMinn County is reporting a "simulated" handgun found on a student.…
Rafael's Italian Restaurant damaged by fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A longtime restaurant in Hixson has been shut down by a fire. A passerby first noticed the flames at Rafael's Italian Restaurant on Hixson Pike and called 911 before 11 PM. When firefighters arrived, the flames were…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever coming to Aquarium IMAX
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - You can watch one of the most anticipated movies of the year on the big screen at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D theater. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premieres on Thursday, November 10. It will remain on the…