Electric vehicle festival takes over Chattanooga State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival took over Chattanooga State Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car enthusiasts along with newcomers were able…
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HCSO deputies respond to shooting at Airbnb
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a shots fired call on Friday, Sept. 29 in East Brainerd. The call came from 9910 Brently Estates Drive off of East Brainerd Rd. When authorities arrived at the…
Walden’s Ridge Park outdoor attraction opens to the public
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A seven year outdoor collaboration came to fruition Saturday on Signal Mountain. Hamilton County’s next outdoor tourist attraction 'Walden's Ridge Park' officially opened to…
TBI investigates fatal officer-involved shooting in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place on Sept. 29. The incident involved officers with the Soddy Daisy Police Department. Preliminary information indicates that the incident began…
Early morning commercial fire sets Hixson business ablaze
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters were on the scene of a commercial fire in Hixson…
CPD respond to fatal motorcycle crash on I-24E
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sept. 29 a little before 5:30 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash involving a motorcycle. The crash took place near the 173 mile marker of Interstate 24 eastbound. When officers arrived on the…
Aetna Mountain trail phase one unveiled to the public
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Phase one of the Aetna Mountain Trails had its official grand opening Friday afternoon in Chattanooga. The Tennessee River Gorge Trust partnered with the…
UTC dean of students addresses growing college enrollment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently released that over 200,000 students were enrolled in college campuses across the state. The University of Tennessee…
Memorial for Kevin West
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A celebration of life was held for a local legend Sunday. Kevin West passed away tragically on September 18th due to a medical emergency. On Sunday, his friends and family gathered in his honor to celebrate his…
Ironman athletes share their reactions to Chattanooga race
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ironman took over the Scenic City on Sept. 24. Athletes completed a swim, bike ride, and run from 7:30 in the morning to around midnight. The first athlete finished…
Battle of Chickamauga reenactment held in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A historical Civil War reenactment took over Lafayette this weekend. Spectators and reenactors met in Walker County for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of…
Fatal shooting in parking lot of VIP Lounge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday morning a little before 3 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the parking lot of the VIP Lounge located in the 4200 block of Bonny Oaks Drive. The incident took place at 2:41 a.m. When…
Officers respond to fatal shooting on Wilson Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --Early Sunday morning Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of Wilson Street. The person shot call arrived a little after midnight. When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old female suffering from life-threatening injuries.…
Volunteers preview Ironman race in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The well-known Ironman race is taking over the scenic city for the second time this year. Riverfront Parkway has been lined up with tents and athletes since Thursday approaching the triathlon…
CPD investigate intoxicated shooting on Swan Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on Saturday in the 4800 block of Swan Road. The person shot call came in a little before 6 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 24-year-old…
CPD respond to shooting on Windsor Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call on Friday night just after 10 p.m. The shooting took place on Windsor Street. While responding to the scene, officers were informed that one person arrived at a…
Culture festival proceeds despite rainy weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Net Resource Foundation and the Westside Missionary Baptist Church hosted the first-ever "For the Culture Community Festival" on Saturday afternoon. The event was impacted by the rainy weather, but various vendors and organizations still came…
Hamilton Place turns pink in support of breast cancer awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton Place Mall turned pink in support of breast cancer awareness on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Susan G. Komen “MORE THAN PINK…
CPD investigate circumstances of gunshot victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding two people who showed up at the hospital with bullet wounds. Police were called to the 1300 block of Hickory Valley Road at 12:23 p.m. on Friday…
Driver kills 69-year-old woman in hit-and-run
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are searching for the driver who killed a woman in a hit-and-run late Friday night. The female pedestrian was hit on Market Street. 69-year-old Sandra Grogins was in the 2100 block of Market Street…
Free annual dental clinic offers services in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Winn Smiles in Cleveland held a free dental clinic on Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-existing patients and newcomers could attend the clinic. …
Cleveland honors Olivia Weatherford with celebration of life
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland community has been sincerely touched by one little girl’s battle with cancer. Many have been impacted by her strength and resilience. Nine-and-a-half-year-old…
Tax suspension goes into effect in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Gas prices dropped across Georgia as the governor's new tax suspension went into effect on Wednesday. The tax suspension should cut prices by around 31…
Family of Roger Heard, Jr. still looking for answers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Attorneys representing the family of Roger Heard Jr. held a press conference at city hall to address the media and to raise their…
3-month-old found safe after Chattanooga endangered child alert
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says authorities have found the missing child. They said Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers spotted the vehicle and determined the child was safe.…
Patriotic parade held for Medal of Honor recipient on 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Monday, September 11 will be a patriotic day in the scenic city. Remembering the sacrifice of first responders, as well as service men and women, a patriotic…
Fatal crash near tunnel causes 18-year-old to lose her life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-year-old woman lost her life in a fatal car crash near the East Ridge Tunnel early Sunday morning. Chattanooga Police, Chattanooga Fire, and Hamilton County EMS responded to 2500 Westside Drive a little after 3:00…
Dunlap benefit concert held to honor Sandra Gray Roberts
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap’s second Saturday monthly concert turned into a celebration of life for Sandra Gray Roberts. Sandra was a well-known singer in the Sequatchie Valley. At just 45…
Free ‘RAM’ clinic held in Camp Jordan Arena
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Camp Jordan Arena is hosting the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic from Saturday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 10. “RAM’s mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing…
CPD respond to overnight shooting on Glass Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting on Glass Street. Chattanooga Police responded to a call in the 2400 block of Glass Street at 8:21 p.m. on Friday night. Shortly after the shots fired call, two individuals…
‘Welcome Home Parade’ to be held for Capt. Larry Taylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There are just a little over 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients in the history of the United States. Larry Taylor is the…
CPD receives $250,000 in DUI enforcement grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced grant funding that will be provided to departments across the state. Each government agency received grants to improve…
Local rehab center addresses female binge drinking concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As September marks National Recovery Month, local rehabilitation centers are offering their guidance on a developing issue: female binge drinking. According to the CDC,…
6th annual butterfly festival held to honor Katie Beth Carter
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A butterfly festival was held on Saturday in Ringgold to celebrate the life of Katie Beth Carter and to support local ministries. …
TBI investigate fatal officer-involved shooting on S. Kelley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A SWAT standoff took place on Saturday night at a residence in S. Kelley Street. Chattanooga police officers and teams were dispatched to the…
CPD teams respond to overnight domestic disorder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police officers and members of the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team responded to a domestic disorder on Saturday night. The scene indicated domestic disorder with a weapon. Officers got the call to the 1900…
CPD investigate early morning shooting at Hwy 58 Speedway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a fight and shooting that happened early Sunday morning. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the…
Officers respond to 15-year-old shot on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are continuing their investigation into Friday afternoon’s shooting of a 15-year-old on Bradt Street. Officers responded to a person shot call in the…
CPD teams handle successful standoff on Bunch Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police (CPD) teams handled a standoff on Friday night without any injuries. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT)…
Settlement reached for Ooltewah mobile home park
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A three-year issue has just received a settlement from Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. Auburn Hills Mobile Home Park has faced claims since 2020 after…