First Horizon Pavilion turns into ‘Haunted Market’ for Halloween
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Market turned haunted on Sunday in celebration of Halloween. Kids came to the market dressed up to visit each tent that had…
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Dunlap Lions Club hosts ‘Chili Cook-off’ in Harris Park
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Lions Club held a 'Chili Cook-off' fundraiser at Harris Park on October 28. Local organizations could sign up to enter the chili cook-off or…
22-year-old hiker rescued from fall at Sunset Rock
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- First responders rescued a fall victim on Saturday afternoon at Sunset Rock. A 22-year-old female hiker fell approximately 30 feet off the edge of the bluff. A 22-year-old female hiker was rescued…
First responders extricate driver from truck in the woods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --- Local first responders worked on an extrication Saturday night on I-75. A truck ran off the road after 5 p.m. and ended up in the woods. Local first responders extricate driver out…
Dunlap celebrates Halloweekend with annual ‘Spook Stroll’
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This 'Halloweekend' many towns participated in spooky events that gathered the community. In the small town of Dunlap, hundreds of kids and families came out to…
Palestinian rally held at Coolidge Park on Saturday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An activist group protested the Israel and Palestine conflict Saturday afternoon in Chattanooga. A rally was held in Coolidge Park with individuals demanding a…
Burn ban issued for Hamilton County over weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau has issued a burn ban for Hamilton County this weekend. Many complaints have been called in about a billowing cloud of smoke in relation to a mulch fire over…
69-year-old man drowns in Dekalb County
DeKalb County, Tenn. (WDEF)-- A 69-year-old man drowned Saturday on the Caney Fork River. The man was from Cannon County. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officers responded to a call of an overturned kayak just after 11:00 a.m. The man…
Mt. Canaan location observes ‘Drug Take Back Day’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Regional organizations observed 'National Prescription Drug Take Back Day' earlier on Saturday. Various locations participated in the event both in Hamilton County and across the region. These locations would dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications--…
CPD investigates suspicious activity at Hamilton Place Mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Saturday at 12:41 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a call for a suspicious person in Hamilton Place Mall. The mall located at 2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard discovered a potential suspect who appeared to be armed…
Interstate 24 wreck causes mess and lane shutdowns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Interstate 24 Eastbound was in disarray as a wreck left a mess on the interstate and sent one driver to the hospital. It caused a mess early Saturday morning and sent one of the truck drivers…
Hamilton County jury finds Justin Whaley guilty of 7 charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After a long-awaited, four-day trial, a jury finally came to a verdict in the Justin Whaley case. On Friday, October 27, the jury found former EMT Justin Whaley…
56 dogs from HES Ooltewah rescue available for adoption
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society (HES) recently rescued 56 dogs from an abandoned home in Ooltewah. Those dogs are now getting ready…
Ketner’s Mill welcomed many to Whitwell over weekend
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Ketner's Mill is a southern tradition for many in the Sequatchie Valley. The festival was founded in 1977 and has been packed with guests and vendors…
Bradley County Fire and Rescue extinguish series of fires
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County first responders have extinguished a series of fires over the weekend. At around 4 p.m. on Sunday, Bradley County…
CFD respond to fire in UTC Jones Observatory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters extinguished a small fire in the basement of the UTC Jones Observatory on Saturday night. The observatory is located on N Tuxedo Ave. Firefighters responded to the scene just after 7 p.m. on Saturday.…
J103 impacted by wildfire on Lookout Mountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local radio station, J103, experienced damage due to a wildfire on Lookout Mountain. The wildfire is keeping J103 from broadcasting on the airways. J103…
Wreaths Across Chattanooga opening celebration held in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wreaths Across Chattanooga recognizes fallen service members. An opening celebration was held at the Hixson Walmart for the local veteran effort. Mayor Tim Kelly…
Witch and warlock paddle takes over Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Witches and warlocks floated down the Tennessee River Saturday for the second annual 'Witch and Warlock Paddle' by River City Company. People…
Zarzour’s Cafe closes after 106 years of business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The well-known family business, Zarzour's Cafe, saw an overwhelming number of longtime customers for lunch Friday on Rossville Avenue. The iconic cafe was packed as…
Whitfield Co. Health Department offers free annual breast exams
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Health Department held their free annual 'Breast Cancer Awareness' clinic Thursday for women aged 19 and older. The Women’s Clinic…
Chattanooga Oktoberfest brings many downtown to celebrate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Oktoberfest festivities took over the First Horizon Pavilion from October 14-15. Eventgoers rocked their dirndl and lederhosen while sipping on various brands of beer.…
Isaiah 117 House expansion meeting held in Dayton
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Isaiah 117 House campaign was held Sunday for individuals to learn about an expansion that will be coming to Bledsoe and Rhea counties.…
First responders combat large commercial fire Sunday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters combated a large commercial fire Sunday afternoon. Red Shift companies responded to the 600 block of Hudson Road at 2:29 p.m. This response was after 911 started discovering numerous reports of billowing black smoke…
Firearm trailer offers free demonstrations from female instructors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Shooters of all experience levels were invited to stop by the Shoot Like A Girl trailer in front of Bass Pro…
Chattanooga Police respond to shooting on Glass Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to the 2400 block of Glass Street on Friday night. The call came in for a person shot a little after 10 p.m. Officers were advised a 22-year-old male arrived at a local…
GBI investigate fatal officer-involved shooting in Decatur
Decatur, Ga.(WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is examining circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting in DeKalb County. The Bartow County Drug Task Force asked the bureau to conduct an independent investigation on Friday. One man was killed during…
Health Department observes pregnancy and infant loss awareness month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Health Department is raising awareness of its IRIS program, which stands for Increase Rate of Infant Survival. The department is…
Dunlap missionaries barely escape Israel before Hamas attacks
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap missionaries, Debbie and Gerald Morrison, departed from Jerusalem just before bombing started on Saturday. Debbie said, “Thirty minutes after we crossed the border,…
Chattanooga Pride Week ends with celebrations on Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rainbows took over Downtown Chattanooga as Pride weekend was celebrated from October 7-8. People of all ages participated in a parade earlier on Sunday…
‘Vintage Market Days’ hosted in heart of downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Convention Center was filled with many events over the weekend. Vintage Market Days invited a variety of vendors and guests in support of small businesses. 80 vendors…
35th annual Tennessee River Rescue cleanup held on Oct. 7
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 35th annual Tennessee River Rescue cleanup was held on the first Saturday of October. Volunteers helped clean up nearly 30 different sites in the…
Chattanooga Police investigate shooting on E 3rd Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday at 1:06 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 800 block of East 3rd Street for a person shot call. When officers arrived, they found a 27-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton…
‘Little Amal’ journeys through Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Something a little out of the ordinary joined the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival on the Riverfront. The 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee…
CPD respond to uptick in pedestrian fatalities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to the uptick in pedestrian fatalities this year. There have been 15 reported deaths as of October 2023, compared to only three reported last…
October declared as ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County along with the city of Chattanooga and partnering organizations issued a proclamation Friday afternoon making the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A ceremony was…
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Bonny Oaks Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A little after midnight on Saturday, Chattanooga Police responded to a pedestrian struck in the 4900 block of Bonny Oaks Drive. UPDATE: CPD's Traffic Investigators arrested 28-year-old Samuel Mahelona in relation to the death of the…
Sheriff provides update on criminal homicide in Sequatchie County
SEQUATCHIE CO., Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Smith Mountain where a husband was charged with killing his wife. Sheriff Bill…
Dallas Bay VFD respond to house fire on Shamrock Lane
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Late Sunday afternoon a house fire was reported at 7316 Shamrock Lane. At 5:30 p.m., Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the 911 call and arrived on the scene. Responders reported heavy smoke and…
Inaugural ‘Coolidge Park Kickoff Market’ held on Oct. 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local artists celebrated the first day of October outside in Coolidge Park on Sunday. An inaugural kickoff market was held at the park with…