CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As President Jimmy Carter is laid to rest this coming week, Georgia’s Own Credit Union has returned its mural honoring him to the Downtown Atlanta skyline. The brightly lit mural…
UPDATE: We have just been informed that a babysitter and three small children were in the house at the time of this incident. They were not injured. Firefighters…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has announced that after 30 years of service, Executive Chief Jerome Halbert is retiring from the department. Chief Halbert’s career began in 1993,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, we spoke with Representative Chuck Fleischmann about his perspective on the enduring legacy of President Carter in the landscape of American politics. Jimmy Carter was the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the year coming to an end, The Salvation Army (TSA) is encouraging community members to donate generously, so that no individual…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Yesterday evening, a collision occurred involving a vehicle and a train at the railroad crossing near College Drive East and Apison Pike in Collegedale. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early this morning, a car crashed into the patio of Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe in Chattanooga. The incident occurred on the East Main Street eatery’s patio…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is holding their donation drive this year. With Christmas almost here, many pet lovers ensure their furry…
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) confirmed one death in the crash in Harrison Tennessee. HCSO stated that at approximately 4:30 p.m., patrol deputies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, the Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony, where guests were invited to be a part of this milestone moment. The walls of both buildings were…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) officially released its new mobile app, Token Transit, to make traveling easier. The days of worrying about having cash on you for a ride on the CARTA bus are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry hosted its first annual Miracle on 11th Street event. PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry was officially created in 2019 as a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early this morning at 2:24 a.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department was dispatched to a car fire at 830 Eastgate Loop. First responders say that upon arriving on the scene, the car was discovered fully engulfed under…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the City of Red Bank held its annual Christmas festival this afternoon, followed by its beautiful parade. Holiday festivities are in full swing,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank hosted a “Public Input Pop-Up” at its Christmas Festival, inviting locals to vote…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing project to replace the Chickamauga Lock has reached a significant milestone, with the delivery of the miter gate parts needed for the lock.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Due to electrical issues during the installation of the snowflake lights, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors has decided not to decorate the Walnut Street Bridge…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing project to replace the Chickamauga Lock has reached a new milestone. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers describes the miter gates as, “…hydraulic steel structures designed to withstand high water pressure, control water levels,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Please do not be alarmed, as the Chattanooga Fire Department is aware of the smoldering scene. As the smoke continues to smolder, the Chattanooga Fire Department thanks everyone for their care and concern as calls continue…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today at 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls about a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This morning, an intense brush fire was being put out on the side of Lookout Mountain. At 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holidays right around the corner, scammers are on the hunt for new ways to trick consumers. As the holidays are approaching, hackers are on the rise. Michael Bruemmer,…
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the Christmas season quickly approaches, local business owner Alex Frick tells us all about her ice cream sandwiches that make perfect, edible…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – Tonight, Fort Oglethorpe is sprinkling holiday magic in the area by hosting its annual Christmas parade. Community members from around Walker and Catoosa County came together…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today, General Russell Johnson conducted a press conference detailing the Deputy RJ Leonard and Tabatha Smith incident from February 14, 2024.…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)-Today, we spoke with Bill and Lisa Rector, owners of R & R Farms, about what it takes to maintain healthy livestock and produce the freshest…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the Holidays just around the corner, Grateful Sports wants to make sure no child goes into the New Year without a ball,…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, Camp Jordan hosted The Flip Tradeshow, where over 100 vendors gathered ready to buy, sell, or trade a wide variety of collectible…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With inflation on the rise, we have all seen food costs go up, which is why Bayer's Crop Science is now warning communities that…
RINGGOLD, Georgia. (WDEF)-- Today, the Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the yearly Business Expo in Ringgold Georgia. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Catoosa…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This afternoon, Interstate 24 got shut down earlier today, due to law enforcement investigating a person being shot. Law enforcement says the individual was shot at 3:40p.m. near mile marker 183-point-4. The roadway was closed off…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Today, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Dorthy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building. Olivia Walls,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Head of the Hooch event is back again, with over 2,000+ boats in the water, and 9,000 seats being rowed. The Head…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army of Chattanooga hosted their Job Fair today that gave job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with a variety…
CATOOSA COUNT, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce the continuation of the program for the 2024 holiday season. This program's goals are to spread joy to children and their families in need, across Catoosa…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The History of Jewish Hate Symposium is brought to the community by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga. Today we visited the…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Today we met with Brandon Cawood and his wife, Whitney, and their two beautiful children to discuss their new documentary, "To Dye For."…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The New Covenant Fellowship Church held their fall festival today, which…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The DEA is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where officials were urging community members to safely dispose of any outdated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This weekend The BumbleBear Games are showing up at the Marriott, showcasing the arcade game, Killer Queen, at the BumbleBash5. This festival includes…