Student medical law causes concerns for school nurses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial new Tennessee law has many school nurses on edge. (more…)
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Body recovered from flame engulfed church in Athens
UPDATE: Tragedy struck a historic church in Athens Thursday evening. The St. Mark AME Zion Church has been a part of the African-American community in Athens. It has existed for well over 150 years. Unfortunately, its congregation will have…
School Board members react to bond approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved…
Commission approves $260 million bond to tackle school, wastewater projects
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission voted today on a $260 million dollar bond that would mostly go towards constructing or renovating several schools across…
Future of Small Business Incubator discussed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for prospective small businesses in Chattanooga was at the forefront of a lengthy discussion Wednesday. (more…)
Hamilton County Jail expansion opens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office took control of the Silverdale Prison in 2021, in…
Chattanooga Food Bank facing 77% increase in demand per report
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The impact of rising grocery prices is being demonstrated in the latest Hamilton Counted report. (more…)
Pilot to sponsor Neyland Stadium in multiyear deal
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neyland Stadium will look and sound a little different this fall. (more…)
Lawsuit filed in deadly 2023 Chattanooga police shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A year ago on Sunday, Roger Heard Jr. was shot and killed by undercover Chattanooga police officers during an attempted arrest. (more…)
Former Mocs basketball star charged with fraud
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Chattanooga basketball star turned pastor is at the center of federal Covid-19 pandemic fraud investigation. (more…)
Survey opens on English standards for Tennessee students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee parents and teachers have the opportunity to voice their opinions on what future education standards should be. (more…)
Potential new Ooltewah road being considered by county commission
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- There could soon be a new road to help traffic congestion in Ooltewah. (more…)
TVA nearing completion of new operations center
GEORGETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Providing energy to a seven state region is a large task. (more…)
Two ex-Hamilton County deputies get favorable federal court ruling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two former Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies learned today whether or not they would be liable for a controversial 2019 traffic stop. (more…)
Sports Authority Board approves $80 million stadium bond
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Sports Authority Board has approved a 80 million dollar bond issuance for the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
Hamilton County school facilities plan at varying stages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday is the first day…
Residents voice frustration with proposed Catoosa County tax hike
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County residents voiced their frustrations on Tuesday over a proposed property tax hike. (more…)
Local Democrats react to Walz VP pick
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some local Democrats who are reacting to the Tim Walz vice presidential pick. (more…)
Some financing documents still to be signed for South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As construction for the new South Broad Stadium has officially begun, the financing details are still being finalized. (more…)
Judge denies motion to quash evidence in Chen murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged with the murder of 22 year old Jasmine Pace in November 2022 was back…
Coonrod slams Democratic Party after primary loss; HCDP responds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The day after being defeated by incumbent Representative Yusuf Hakeem in…
Proposed Soddy-Daisy concrete plant denied by Hamilton County Commission
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Soddy-Daisy residents showed up by the dozens Wednesday at Hamilton…
50 Hamilton County employees to be relocated to Gateway building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future Gateway School will be the temporary home of 50 county employees. (more…)
La Paz to offer 12 week business course in Spanish
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- La Paz is launching a new program to help aspiring Hispanic business owners. (more…)
Settlement reached in Wilkey baptism case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A settlement has been reached in a controversial case involving the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. (more…)
East Ridge ready to replace large graduating class
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Replacing a large graduating class can be a challenge. (more…)
18 year old woman shot, taken to East Ridge Police Department
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have confirmed that an 18 year old woman was shot on the 41-hundred block of Brainerd Road shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. She was then taken to the East Ridge Police Department, where we witnessed a…
SMART Grant project to target pedestrian safety in Chattanooga
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Hamilton County audit committee holds first meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new audit committee to review spending of the Hamilton County government met for the first time Thursday. (more…)
Groundbreaking held for Fort Oglethorpe youth center
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A new youth center will soon be coming to Fort Oglethorpe. (more…)
Mayor Kelly explains what’s behind the new zoning codes for Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Mayor says an overhaul of zoning codes for the city was three years in the making. Mayor Tim Kelly says the changes should boost his push for more affordable…
Hearing held on impact of Georgia abortion law
DECATUR, Ga. (WDEF)- In 2019, Georgia passed House Bill 481, otherwise known as the “Heartbeat Law”. (more…)
Chattanooga area reacts to President Biden dropping out of election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans are wondering what is next after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 election. (more…)
Vision unveiled for Hawk Hill’s Future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this week, the South…
Groundbreaking held for Westside Evolves
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The College Hill Courts are Chattanooga’s oldest public housing project, dating…
Hamilton County office spaces potentially relocate to future Gateway School site temporarily
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The future Gateway School will likely be home to temporary office space for Hamilton County. The county acquired the former…
Candidates for Circuit Court Judge discuss visions for bench
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both candidates in the Hamilton…
Commissioner proposes exemptions for vacation rentals ban
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing debate over vacation rentals may not be over after all in Hamilton County. (more…)
Memorial held for Fallen Five in hopes it inspires unity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday marks nine years since a terrorist attack claimed the lives of five service members in Chattanooga. (more…)
Vance pick getting local reaction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We are hearing some reaction to the selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as former President Donald Trump's running mate. (more…)