Over a thousand people are homeless in Chattanooga area a night per report
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new report on homelessness is painting a concerning picture. (more…)
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Hamilton County kindergarteners to get free passes to Creative Discovery Museum for third straight year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Kindergarten students across Hamilton County will once again be able to go to the Creative Discovery Museum. (more…)
Centerstone says they’re being left in the dark in Hamilton County Schools mental health situation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The mental health provider at the center of a controversial decision by the Hamilton County School Board is speaking out. (more…)
IDB approves Northgate Mall TIF to go to next step
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposal to modernize infrastructure at Northgate Mall passed its next step. (more…)
Phase one of One Westside project nearing completion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The James A. Henry School on the Westside has been a part of that neighborhood since the 1930s.…
Japan trip stirs controversy at Athens City Council meeting
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- A vote over whether or not to authorize a trip to Japan stirred controversy at last night’s Athens City Council meeting. (more…)
Student group to protest anti-DEI law implementation at UTC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of UTC students say they are furious with recent changes due to new state legislation. (more…)
Hamilton County Schools to send out Request for Proposal for new mental health provider
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools says they are beginning the process of reintroducing mental health services inside schools. (more…)
Fire chiefs to meet with Hamilton County attorney over Hazmat resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An issue over what is classified as the county’s fire department is being looked into by the Hamilton County Commission. (more…)
County to apply for Rails to Trails grant
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A potential future trail in Soddy-Daisy received a positive vote Wednesday. (more…)
TIF District to upgrade Northgate Mall infrastructure proposed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When it was developed in 1968, Northgate Mall was the economic center of Hixson. (more…)
Co.Lab unveils 2025 fall cohort
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next group of innovative startups to receive help here in Chattanooga were announced Tuesday. (more…)
Man charged in 2023 Northshore pedestrian deaths back in court as he awaits trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged in the death of a mother and her son in November 2023 was back in court…
Local organizations preparing for possible government shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some local agencies are preparing for the possibility of a federal government shutdown. (more…)
UTC announces restructuring of on-campus offices
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Bruce has announced a restructuring of some on-campus offices in response to changes in federal and state law. (more…)
Rails to Trails project in Soddy-Daisy brought back for discussion
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed new trail in Soddy-Daisy was back up for discussion Wednesday. (more…)
Next round of Hamilton County school projects set to be approved
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next round of school maintenance projects is set to be approved in Hamilton County. (more…)
Health professionals react to President Trump’s autism announcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Monday, President Donald Trump made announcements regarding a potential cause of autism. (more…)
Chattanooga City Council withdraws UAW resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga City Council has pulled a resolution that would’ve supported the UAW. (more…)
Requirements for SNAP benefits to be tightened
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some may soon lose their SNAP benefits due to new federal rules. (more…)
Forecast: fall foliage weeks away from peaking in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday is the first full day of fall. (more…)
Soddy-Daisy announces upgrades to Holly Park thanks to county contribution
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Upgrades could soon be coming to a park in Soddy-Daisy. (more…)
Vietnam Veteran honored by Hamilton County on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County veteran who was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War is receiving a special honor. (more…)
Day of Caring held in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was a Day of Caring across Chattanooga. (more…)
Voices for a Safer Tennessee discusses firearm safety advocacy efforts
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The latest advocacy efforts on firearm safety were discussed Friday morning at the Chattanooga Breakfast Rotary Club. (more…)
Hamilton County School Board tables Centerstone MOU
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last month, the Hamilton County School Board voted to terminate an…
Hamilton County Commission votes to change meeting times to evenings on trial basis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has seen a series of controversial votes pass through their chambers this year. (more…)
Hamilton County to not cover legal fees for Daniel Wilkey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An ex-Hamilton County Deputy will not get his legal bill covered by the county. (more…)
Red Bank to get new basketball court, park; Signal Mountain to get new playground from county grants
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A pair of Hamilton County towns will be receiving a pair of park upgrades. (more…)
Volkswagen sends final offer to UAW in ongoing negoiations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Volkswagen has issued its final contract offer to the UAW. (more…)
TVA upgrading generators inside the Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The TVA says they are in the process of upgrading Chickamauga Dam. (more…)
One Westside housing project entering new phase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next phase of the One Westside project received its first approval. (more…)
Concerns rising over effects of tariffs on niche items
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For some passions, the lengths to…
Kickoff held for World of Bluegrass Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s newest music festival has kicked off. (more…)
Flood victim gets insurance claim denial reversed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been exactly one month since a historic flash flood struck the Chattanooga area and left four people dead. (more…)
Raffensperger talks economic growth in Trenton
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made a stop in Dade County Friday morning. (more…)
Annual reading of Constitution held on federal courthouse steps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the 8th straight year, an annual tradition was held on the steps of the federal courthouse in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Chattanoogans react to assassination of Charlie Kirk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many across the nation, including here in Chattanooga, are still in shock at the assassination of Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University. (more…)
Commission exploring potential meeting time change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Hamilton County Commission’s meeting time potentially change? (more…)
Transition home proposal withdrawn, other opportunities may be available for ministry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial proposal to place a transition home for youths in an East Brainerd neighborhood was back up for discussion Wednesday. (more…)