TBI describes process of arresting TDA gang members
TBI Director David Rausch (left), Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett (middle), and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers (right) discussing concerns regarding Venezuelan gang Tren…
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Occupants grateful northshore apartment fire not deadly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "At about 2:30 last night, I received a text that said that the parking garage was on fire." (more…)
City Council had five restriping options in 2016 study on Frazier Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning more about a lawsuit filed in a deadly Northshore crash last November. (more…)
Life Care CEO voices support for emergency conservatorship
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from the CEO of Life Care Centers of America following a major decision Wednesday. (more…)
Company at center of three 2023 Chattanooga chemical spills fined
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A chemical transport company has been fined for their role in a series of chemicals…
New mayor appointed in Athens amid dissent from council member
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Athens in McMinn County has a new mayor. (more…)
Son granted emergency conservatorship in Life Care Centers case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing regarding who has control of essential documents and decisions at Life Care Centers…
Conservatorship battle over Life Care owner set for Wednesday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A significant legal battle is looming on Wednesday in Cleveland involving America’s largest private nursing home company. (more…)
Attorney of East Ridge student arrested in 2022 viral video asks for DA to be removed from case
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The case of a viral arrest inside of East Ridge High School over two years ago still has not been resolved. (more…)
Officials disagree on presence of Venezuelan gang
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, David Rausch, made claims about the presence of a Venezuelan gang across all metropolitan areas in…
Hearing held on proposed water rate increase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing has been held Monday on a proposed water rate increase by the Tennessee-American Water Company. (more…)
Local law enforcement react to TBI Venezuelan Gang statement
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) spoke about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua activity, local law enforcement are reacting…
Grundy County breaks ground on new Health Department building
COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF)- Access to medical care is critical to any…
Tracy City receives Downtown Improvement Grant
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Grundy County town will soon see major improvements to…
Entrance to South Broad Stadium to be on Riverwalk, public transit to be encouraged
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The construction of the South Broad Stadium continues. (more…)
School Board discusses students being bused to the polls
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Whether or not high school students should be bused to vote in future elections was at the center of a Hamilton County School Board…
Judge denies Whaley new bond as he awaits appellate court decision
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The…
Novonix agrees to partnership with large auto manufacturer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A battery manufacturing plant in Chattanooga has entered into an important new partnership. (more…)
Ocoee Middle School to add new school wing for special needs classrooms
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Special needs students at Ocoee Middle School…
Jacobs discusses future of Tennessee Republicans at Pachyderm Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Republicans discussed…
Athens honors dozens of veterans in annual ceremony
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have and will be numerous…
Salvation Army kicks off Angel Tree program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to help out children in need this Christmas held its kickoff Saturday. (more…)
HCSO investigating shooting death in Middle Valley.
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is dead after a shooting incident Friday night in Middle Valley. (more…)
What will be the penalty for not paying future Tennessee tolls?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One day, you may be able to choose to pay to drive around traffic on our area interstates. (more…)
Pierce wins Whitfield County sheriff’s race
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- There will be a brand new sheriff in Whitfield County. (more…)
Blackburn, Johnson speak on Senate Race day before election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Election Day…
Marion County mother suing school system over school threat
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The mother of a student who was arrested in August for making a school threat in Marion County is suing the school…
Monroe County murder suspect believed to be in South Carolina
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is an update to a manhunt for a fugitive wanted for first degree murder in Monroe County. (more…)
Kitchen Incubator opens new patio
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A non-profit that helps entrepreneurs in our community unveiled a new resource Friday. (more…)
Walden alderman race centered on future growth debate
WALDEN, Tenn. (WDEF)- In Walden, a debate about how that town should grow is at the center of a tightly contested…
District 27 race heating up
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- One local state house race is heating up before Election Day. (more…)
Reported price increase in Gateway project causes controversy at commission meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A report over the weekend from the Chattanooga Times Free Press claimed the cost of the Gateway school project had doubled to…
Erlanger discusses future after Health Department acquitision
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Erlanger is thinking about what its future looks like beyond the acquisition of the Hamilton County Health Department. (more…)
Hamilton County sells health department building to Erlanger; to relocate to Engel Stadium site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The future of the Hamilton County Health Department was announced this morning. (more…)
Last week of early voting is underway in Tennessee and Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have reached the last week of early voting in our area. (more…)
Mayor blasts potential water rate increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly…
Masonic Lodge Vandal Suspect pleads guilty to arson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged with arson in the vandalism of the Chattanooga Masonic Lodge last year has pleaded guilty in federal court. (more…)
YMCA consolidates preschool program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One of the Chattanooga YMCA’s preschool centers will be closing at the end of the year. (more…)
Construction in full swing at South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts is starting to come together. (more…)
Denso Manufacturing Plant to expand in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Athens received some big economic news Thursday. (more…)