Entire Cohutta Police Department Fired in developing town dispute
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - We have an update regarding the developing story in the Cohutta. As of Wednesday morning, the city’s entire police department has been fired.…
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Nominate your hero for the National First Responder of the Year Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Association of Convenience Stores Foundation has opened voting for its second annual First Responder of the Year Award,…
Cohuttua Police Department shuts down following emergency meeting
UPDATE: The Town of Cohutta will be holding a special town meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. According to the agenda, there will be talks about reinstating the Cohutta…
Chattanooga Zoo hosting annual 21+ Spirits Night Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is once again hosting its annual Spirits Night event for adults. The premier 21-plus event will take place Saturday, May 19,…
79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Dayton is going on all throughout this week. While preparations were still underway earlier in the day, organizers say the…
Boyd-Buchanan School’s 29th Annual Physics Boat Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at Boyd-Buchanan School took learning beyond the classroom during the school’s 29th Annual Physics Boat Day, an event that challenges students to design and…
Chattanooga Market hosts Strawberry Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Chattanooga Market was buzzing with excitement. Crowds were able to enjoy live music, a variety of food and local vendors, and of course, strawberries. What…
Red Bank hosts its annual Jubilee celebration
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Red Bank hosted its annual Jubilee celebration, bringing together families, local businesses, and community organizations for a day of springtime fun.…
27-year-old male dead after shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday, around 1:00am in the 4600 block of Hwy 58. According to CPD, officers responded to a report of a person shot. When arriving,…
CPD officer placed on administrative leave after striking suspect wielding a gun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, around 9:40 PM, Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a possible hostage situation call in the 2200 block of E 27th Street Ct. According to CPD, the caller reported…
Stormwater Management Division hosted its annual Rain Barrel Distribution Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga Stormwater Management Division hosted its annual Rain Barrel Distribution Day, giving residents an opportunity to invest in sustainable…
Man arrested for attempted 1st degree murder, rape, and other charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) investigated a reported incident involving a violent sexual assault. According to HCSO, during the investigation, arrest warrants were obtained for the…
Several displaced after apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday at 9:45 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to reports of flames coming from a second-floor apartment, on the 500 block of Cranberry Way. According to…
Youth Villages hosts Foster Care information sessions for National Foster Care Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May is National Foster Care Month, and a local organization working within the foster care system is helping raise…
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Association of Letter Carriers is once again partnering with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.…
Complaint filed in Cohutta over former Town Clerk’s alleged continued involvement
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A new controversy is coming to light in the Town of Cohutta, Georgia. City employees have filed a formal complaint alleging…
Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of May primary
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early voting begins today in Georgia for the state’s primary election on May 19. The election is separate from the local primaries…
29th Annual National Cornbread Festival draws crowds to South Pittsburg
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 29th Annual National Cornbread Festival took place this weekend in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, bringing thousands together to celebrate one of…
Jewish Federation of Chattanooga celebrates Israel’s Independence Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Jewish Federation of Chattanooga celebrated Israel’s Independence Day. Organizers say the event honored 78 years of Israel’s history and culture while bringing…
50-year-old Cleveland man dies after falling from a raft on Ocoee River
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, just before 1:30 p.m. EDT the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Game Wardens and Tennessee State Park Rangers responded to a call regarding an unconscious man on the Ocoee River, just south of Ocoee…
Local home destroyed by house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, the Flat Top and Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Departments responded to reports of heavy smoke at a home located at 13627 Jones Gap Road. According to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCEMS),…
American Legion Post 214 hosts Friends and Family Day
ROSSVILLE, GA. (WDEF) - The American Legion Post 214 hosted its annual Friends and Family Day this afternoon, bringing the community together to honor veterans and celebrate…
Signal Mountain Police respond to bicycle crash
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 4:38 p.m., officers with the Signal Mountain Police Department responded to an injured bicyclist on Sam Powell Trail, near Nolan Elementary School. According to the Signal Mountain…
TDOT urges drivers to stay alert during Work Zone Awareness Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It is National Work Zone Awareness Week. The annual campaign is focused on spreading the importance of driving safely, especially through…
April marks Stress Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is Stress Awareness Month, a time when local organizations are encouraging the community to reflect on both physical and mental health. Mental health professionals say recognizing…
Red Bank Community celebrates grand opening of the Godsey Ridge Trail
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today in Red Bank, local organizations and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Godsey Ridge Trail…
Christian Hurd challenges Steve Tarvin for his seat in Georgia House District 2 race coming up in May
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Georgia House District 2 race is coming up in May, with Marine Corps…
East Ridge High School hosts free community Health Fair
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge High School hosted its annual Health Fair, featuring a variety of free resources including health screenings, informational booths, and interactive…
Chickamauga hosts first annual crawfish festival
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Chickamauga hosted its first-ever Chickamauga Crawfish Festival as students also shared their thoughts on splitting access to the historic Gordon-Lee Mansion grounds for…
Chattanooga City council elects new chairperson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council elected a new chairperson during today’s meeting, selecting Councilman Jeff Davis for the leadership role. Davis, who represents the Hixson area, will now…
Catoosa County Firefighters support ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Catoosa County firefighters are out in the community this week supporting a long-standing tradition.…
K-9 Teams compete in Regional Trials in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - K-9 teams from across the Southeast are in Chattanooga this week for a major regional competition and certification event. Handlers and their dogs from…
Young Athletes learn from the pros at Braves Clinic in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Young athletes in Ringgold had the opportunity to learn from the pros this afternoon. An Atlanta Braves Youth Baseball and Softball…
Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green addresses voters in Grundy County
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green spoke to voters in Grundy County this afternoon, focusing on key issues impacting Tennesseans. During the event,…
Chattanooga Outdoor Festival celebrates the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival brought the community together at the Choo Choo Gardens and along Station Street, celebrating all things outdoors in the Scenic City.…
TBI investigates circumstances leading to an officer-involved use of force incident
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved use of force incident. According to the TBI, on Saturday the Smyrna Police Department responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance…
One teen shot after conversation turns into a struggle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday at 3:06 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a person shot in the 3900 block of Rogers Road. According to CPD, when arriving, officers found a 17-year-old male victim with non-fatal gunshot…
CFD extinguishes apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Satuday night around 11:49 p.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an an apartment fire on the 1100 block of Grove Street. According to CFD, when arriving…
Hello St. Elmo Festival showcases local small businesses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While corgis took over the streets, the Community Association of Historic St. Elmo gave residents another reason to celebrate with a chance to shop…
Corgi’s take over St. Elmo for Chattanooga’s Corgi Parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The streets of St. Elmo were packed with paws and people as community members and their corgis showed off their costumes and charm…