A man arrested for shooting at a family playing in the snow
UPDATE (1/13/2025): The man arrested for shooting at a family sledding in the snow has received additional charges. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)…
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CFD responds to an abandoned house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This afternoon, Green Shift companies were dispatched to an abandoned house fire in the 1000 block of N. Hawthorne Street. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that upon arrival, they observed heavy smoke coming from the…
Experts tell how Alabama’s bill could impact couples if passed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Alabama, State Senator Smitherman has pre-filed a bill requiring couples to attend one conflict resolution class before getting married. The proposed…
Neighbors’ reactions to a home damaged in a serious car crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Waterhaven Drive following initial reports of an explosion on Saturday…
GOCU’s Atlanta Skyline building honors President Carter with a mural
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…
East Chattanooga home damaged in serious car crash
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…
After over 30 years of service CPD Executive Chief Halbert retires
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,…
President Jimmy Carter’s enduring Legacy
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…
The Salvation Army is collecting donations before going into 2025
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…
Collegedale collision involving a train and another vehicle
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…
A car crashes into Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe early Sunday morning
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…
VCSG hosts their Christmas donation drive for shelter animals
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…
HCSO responds to deadly crash in Harrison TN
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…
The Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony
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…
CARTA officially releases its new mobile app Token Transit
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…
PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry’s first Miracle on 11th Street event
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…
Car fire at the Eastgate Loop under the EPB drive-thru awning
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…
The City of Red Bank’s annual Christmas parade
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,…
Red Bank invites feedback on former Red Bank Middle School site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank hosted a “Public Input Pop-Up” at its Christmas Festival, inviting locals to vote…
Chattanooga Lock Project Reaches New Milestone
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.…
No snowflake lights on the Walnut Street Bridge
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…
Update on the Chickamauga Lock Project
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,…
Please do not be alarmed
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…
Local reactions to the Lookout Mountain railway fire
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…
Lookout Mountain brush fire
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…
Consumers are buying new gifts and hackers are finding new ways to scam
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,…
The owner of The Milky Cow is in town
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’s magical Christmas parade
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’s press conference on Deputy Leonard and Tabitha Smith
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.…
R & R Farms in Lafayette Georgia
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…
Grateful Sports provides children in need with sports equipment
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,…
The Flip Tradeshow made its way to East Ridge
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…
The costs of not having crop protection tools
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…
Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the Business Expo in Georgia
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…
Interstate 24 shut down this afternoon due to shooting
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…
UTC breaks ground on their new Health Sciences Building
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,…
The Head of the Hooch is in Chattanooga this weekend
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…
The Salvation Army of Chattanooga hosted their Job Fair
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…
The Stocking Full of Love program for the 2024 holiday season
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…
The History of Jewish Hate Symposium was held in Chattanooga this week
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…