Doctor involved in fatal 2023 crash testifies as new video of northshore crash shown in Randy Vega trial
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Surviving victim testifies on opening day of Randy Vega trial
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Residents react to Ketner’s Mill closing public access
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,…
Depression among Hamilton County teens on the rise
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…
Women in Travel summit held in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "These are very well traveled people. They've been to a lot of different places and it takes a lot to surprise them." Hundreds of travel content creators and influencers…
Mayor Wamp discusses Hamilton Counted report
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- How is Hamilton County doing on key issues? New data released is painting that picture. Hamilton Counted is an initiative that tracks various issues across the county…
Lookouts partnering with Tivoli Foundation to bring concerts to Erlanger Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Take me out to the… concert. That’s what many Chattanoogans might soon be singing in relation to Chattanooga’s newest venue. The Chattanooga Lookouts made a joint announcement…
Mayor Wamp unveils FY 2027 budget for Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the end of the fiscal year coming soon, Hamilton County must adopt a new budget. Mayor Weston Wamp unveiled his proposal Wednesday afternoon. The mayor’s budget…
Councilmember compares affordable housing proposal to “plantation mentality”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One Chattanooga city council member is likening a proposal tackling affordable housing to a quote “plantation mentality”. Councilwoman Marvene Noel made those remarks during a…
Swift waters causing concern after child drowns in Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group…
Resolution to create rural tourism zone pulled
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resolution that could have changed zoning regulations around Hamilton County Parks has been pulled. That resolution would have created rural…
CARTA warns Incline Railway could close if Lookout Mountain ordinance passes
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- "These are absolutely stunning developments." The Incline Railway is at the center of a brewing controversy between the Chattanooga Area Regional…
Detective gets officer of the year award for work on child sex abuse cases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton…
School board candidates debate issues in Hixson as they vie to replace Joe Smith
From left to right: Sandy Pricer (I), Dr. Ruth Walker (D), and Ashley Dillon (R), the three candidate…
Fans to get opportunity to see Spain train in open practice session before World Cup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the American…
Three firefighters treated for heat exhaustion in battle with Dalton house fire
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Three firefighters were treated for apparent heat exhaustion in a Dalton fire Tuesday evening. Dalton firefighters say they responded to a home at…
Pleas for safer driving heightened after pair of fatal motorcycle crashes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s motorcycle community is continuing to mourn the loss of two bikers in the past week. Lucas Weaver says he was friends…
Ringgold puts out annual flag display for Memorial Day
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Volunteers wanted to make sure Ringgold was ready for Memorial Day. Over 2,100 flags have been planted across town. Each flag is attached to a cross bearing the…
Family of fallen Hamilton County deputy given proclamation, assurance of help at Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who have fallen in the line of duty were honored Friday in downtown Chattanooga. The annual…
TOSHA investigating Amaero plant explosion, experts say this is reminder of dangers of lithium batteries.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A state agency says they are beginning their investigation into an explosion at a Bradley County plant Wednesday . TOSHA says they began that investigation Thursday morning after two people suffered severe burns from a lithium battery…
Reaction to Tennessee redistricting, explusions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the recent expulsion of some Tennessee House Democrats from committees. That decision was made by Republican Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton…
Two injured in lithium battery explosion at Cleveland plant
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says at 11:55 a.m. officials were dispatched to E 3rd Street for a patient…
Swimming portion of Ironman set to return to Chattanooga this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Athletes are set to return to the Tennessee River this weekend. The Ironman 70.3 triathlon is set to be held this Sunday…
New details released on planned amphitheater on the Chattanooga Westside
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, we learned…
TVA says that lake levels are below normal due to drought
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA says that those planning to enjoy our lakes this summer should prepare for them to be lower than normal. This is because of the drought…
Signal Mountain man sentenced to three consecutive life sentences in child rape case
Content warning: We do want to warn you that many of the details in this story are disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Man shot on Chattanooga Westside Monday evening
Chattanooga Police on the scene of a shooting on the 1200 block of Grove Street in front of the James A. Henry Building near the College Hill Courts. A car is seen behind police tape on…
Craig Liner pleads guilty to 2025 murder of ex-wife
UPDATE: Craig Liner has pleaded guilty of the 2025 killing of his ex-wife Karen Liner and has been sentenced to life in prison. Liner…
Cohutta Town Council reinstates police department, tables decision on mayor’s future
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Hamilton County purchases land adjacent to Enterprise South Nature Park
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Carter campaigns for US Senate in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. (WDEF)- Another candidate in the Republican Primary for the U.S.…
Commission to begin seeking bids on northshore Business Development Center amid opposition from incubator businesses
A group of business owners at the Hamilton County Small Business Incubator standing in opposition to a…
Geter knocks off Beck, other incumbents retain seats in Hamilton County commission primary races
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There will be at least one new, albeit familiar face on the Hamilton County Commission come this…
Jason Chen denied new trial in Jasmine Pace murder case
Jason Chen entering into a hearing on May 4, 2026 attempting to get a new trial (left). Jasmine Pace, the victim of…
Transfer of portion of Engel Stadium land to Hamilton County approved
The land that is being transferred on the Engel Stadium property from UTC to Hamilton County for a new Health Department…
Unions, activists rally against undocumented students bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday ws May Day, otherwise known as International Workers’ Day. Several Chattanooga area unions and organizations gathered for a rally at the Hamilton County Courthouse is…
Governor Lee calls special session for redistricting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced a special session for the purpose of redrawing Congressional Districts. This is in the wake of the Supreme Court decision…
Mayor, police chief speak on resolution to Cohutta dispute
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF)- Has the controversial situation surrounding the small…