CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- : After years of contentious debate, Plan Hamilton was finally adopted by the Hamilton County Commission Wednesday evening in a 6 to 5 vote. The plan is designed to guide future growth in unincorporated Hamilton County, as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The resolution that would formally prohibit new data centers in unincorporated Hamilton County has been introduced. Mayor Weston Wamp introduced that moratorium Wednesday…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- "I'm going to give you one…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved a controversial growth plan Wednesday evening. Plan Hamilton was passed by a six to five vote. It sets new…
PULASKI, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuition hikes at all University of Tennessee campuses have been approved this afternoon. The UT Board of Trustees held that vote at the…
MORE: Commissioners who spoke alongside Mayor Wamp on Tuesday morning were supportive of this proposal. Commissioner Steve Highlander, who represents a lot of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the Head of the Hooch leave Chattanooga after this year? Since 2005, the Head of the Hooch regatta has brought thousands to the shores…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As we approach Hamilton County’s general elections, one non-profit is highlighting candidates’ stances on funding for the arts. Artsbuild has…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- "One of my sons doesn't have health insurance because we can't afford it and the county's offering isn't strong enough…
The man charged with running over an East Ridge Police Officer has pleaded guilty to more charges in Hamilton County. Ta'Bious Wheat pleaded guilty to attempted second degree murder among other during…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "We want to tell Chattanooga’s story in a way no one ever…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After Monday's storms, local power companies have had to undergo…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA wants to hear from commuters who travel from and through the Brainerd area. They will be hosting a community feedback session Wednesday evening…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Visible from I-75, the e2i2 equalization stations are quickly becoming one of Chattanooga’s most recognizable infrastructure projects. Constructed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds braved the heat to cheer on the USA men’s soccer team in their World Cup match versus Australia on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools have made a policy change regarding technology. The board approved that change as schools will no…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Spain held their final preparations in Chattanooga today before their second match of the World Cup. La Roja is looking for some…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An ex-Chattanooga police officer is getting close to his trial on first degree murder charges in the 2023 death…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- IRONMAN says they are making the Scenic City a racing destination for the next 5 years. This comes as they select Chattanooga…
UPDATE 6/19/2026: Collegedale Police announced that the decision has been made…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Should the city of Chattanooga help fund new sports facilities? A recent report from the Chattanooga Tourism Company is recommending that a brand new indoor…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)-Monday is the last day of campaigning before major runoff elections in Georgia. With Governor Brian Kemp being term-limited, two Republicans remain in the race to take on former Atlanta…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County residents are sounding off over a potential tax increase to support an increase in first responder pay. They made their cases to the Bradley…
UPDATE: CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF)- Cherokee County Sheriff Chris Wood says…
The room full of mostly Lookout Mountain residents dressed in red shirts and bandanas opposed to Rock…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has approved a new budget. It was approved 9 to 1 Wednesday evening in a special called meeting. The total budget is over…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Ex-NFL player Darron Lee has been indicted by a Hamilton County…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF)- "We don't want your gondola. We don’t want it." The controversy over a proposed gondola is approaching a major decision. Will the town of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "I'm going to be able to tell my friends, 'Yeah I shared a locker with somebody from the Spanish national team…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp says a special moment happened for one of his daughters during Spain’s arrival…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga is clarifying the reason behind a reduction in the allocation for the non-profit Artsbuild in the 2027 Fiscal Year budget. Artsbuild,…
Screenshot from the dashcam of Dr. Patrick McGinty moments before a fatal crash on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- "People are losing a lot. Memories, being able to take their kids to places they once got to go to with their families and enjoy." For decades,…
Content warning: The topic of suicide is discussed in this story. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of the mental health of Hamilton County teenagers was discussed at this month’s Hamilton…
