Wamp administration proposes $5.8 million boost to county road improvement fund
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Wamp administration is proposing a $5.8 million investment to continue its dedicated County Roads Improvement Fund that was first…
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Community members frustrated with Dalton Police following mistaken arrest that could get college student deported
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- 19 year old Xiamena Aries-Cristobal was arrested last week in Dalton. (more…)
Truck driver identified, facing charges in fatal I-75 crash
UPDATE: We are learning more from witnesses who saw the immediate aftermath of the tragic Mother's Day crash on I-75 in East Ridge. Dawn Schwartz says her…
Chattanooga Catholics excited for first elected American Pope
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday, white smoke came out of the papal enclave at the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world a new pope had been elected.…
Local arts non-profit says federal cuts to hurt local economy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga non-profit says federal cuts are going to put local artists in a bind. (more…)
Hamilton County school board approves state-funded raises passed in school voucher bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In addition to passing this year’s school budget, the Hamilton County School Board approved a portion of Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship…
Hamilton County school budget passes amid controversy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Weeks of controversy have surrounded the Hamilton County school board as they have been dealing with a large budget shortfall. (more…)
Meeting over Hamilton County attorney transition turns tense
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this year, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp named attorney Janie Parks Varnell as his pick to replace long term attorney Rheubin Taylor. (more…)
Commissioner clarifies stance on sales tax referendum proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week in response to criticism over the Hamilton County School budget’s $16 million dollar shortfall, two commissioners floated the idea of a referendum to raise the county’s sales tax.…
Jail calls to be allowed in Chattanooga gang murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with killing a mother in 2016 to prevent her from testifying in a murder trial was back…
WTCI reacts to President Trump’s executive order to cut public broadcasting funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Our local PBS station, WTCI, is reacting to President Trump’s executive order to cut funding to cut public broadcasters. (more…)
Chatt Prep celebrates first cohort as all graduates accepted into college
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Prep celebrated their first senior class Friday. (more…)
Avondale celebrates one full year without a homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Avondale neighborhood in East Chattanooga has historically dealt with violence. (more…)
Rick Davis told to not talk to opposing attorneys in initial court appearance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rick Davis made his first court appearance Thursday morning on just one of many charges against him. (more…)
Sales tax referendum floated as response to school budget shortfall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission heard an earful from concerned parents concerning this year’s school budget on Wednesday morning. (more…)
Challenge coins to be given to veterans who complete Veterans Treatment Court program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The new Hamilton County Veterans Treatment Court says they have come up with a way to honor graduates of their…
Governor, TDOT talk Chattanooga road construction updates
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of Chattanooga’s main…
East Ridge considering cuts to Care-A-Van service as costs increase
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. (more…)
Prosecution seeking to show jury jail calls at impending Andre Grier murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with the murder of a mother set to testify against his fellow gang members was…
Grundy County fights back against opioid crisis
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Saturday was National Drug Takeback Day, as numerous organizations across the Tennessee Valley are looking to curb drug addiction. (more…)
Historic Tracy City restaurant a total loss after fire
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- An historic restaurant in Tracy City has been deemed…
Red Bank holds Decoration Day for restored cemetery
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two years ago, we brought you a story about a group of Red Bank citizens and preservationists looking to restore a historic cemetery. (more…)
Eastdale home damaged in Saturday morning fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters responded to a house fire in Eastdale Saturday morning. (more…)
EPB announces partnership to bring quantum computer to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- EPB has announced the next step in…
Man accused of murdering father in East Ridge appears in criminal court
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man accused of killing his father made his first appearance in criminal court Friday morning. (more…)
‘Hamilton’ arrives to give Chattanoogans their shot to see hit musicial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanoogans no longer have to wait for it. (more…)
PORCH Chattanooga looking to tackle increasing food insecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new organization in the Chattanooga area is looking to tackle food insecurity. (more…)
Federal lawsuit filed in response to debt collection agency’s data breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few weeks ago, a data breach began being uncovered across multiple agencies in our area. (more…)
Chattanooga jury being selected to hear Memphis case in Tyre Nichols’ death
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County jury is being selected today for a high profile case in Memphis. Tyre Nichols died three days after a viral incident in 2023 where video showed…
Jury still deliberating verdict in Roberts trial after tense closing arguments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The jury in the Darryl Roberts trial is currently in the process of deciding his fate. (more…)
Police looking for domestic violence suspect after early morning Brainerd SWAT standoff
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A tense situation unfolded in a Brainerd neighborhood early Friday morning. (more…)
Auckland City FC’s stay in Chattanooga could lead to international team visit during 2026 World Cup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A New Zealand soccer team will call Chattanooga home for a part of this summer. (more…)
“I WAS SCARED”: Prosecution rests in Roberts trial as witness recounts shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day two of the Darryl Roberts murder trial, was a rather short one. (more…)
Friends take stand on day one of Roberts murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a prominent…
New jury selected in Roberts trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A second jury has been selected in a pending Chattanooga murder trial. (more…)
Mayor Kelly, City Council sworn in at city inauguration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly and all 9 city council members were sworn in to a new term Monday morning at Memorial Auditorium. (more…)
Hakeem blasts “Dismantle DEI Act” in House Education Committee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga lawmaker had some fiery comments this week regarding proposed legislation that would curb diversity requirements. (more…)
Undocumented students bill passes Tennessee Senate amid controversy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill concerning undocumented students has cleared the Tennessee State Senate. (more…)
South Broad Stadium still on track a year for opening day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We got another update on the construction progress of the South Broad Stadium. (more…)