Department of Energy official visits Novonix
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A high-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Energy visited Chattanooga Friday. David Turk, the Deputy Secretary of the DOE, visited the Novonix plant on the…
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South Broad Stadium project still awaiting approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Sports Authority Board received an update Thursday morning on the status of the South Broad Stadium project. Despite months of discussions, there still…
Several officers testify they were threatened in Whaley appeal hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The attorney for a former Hamilton County EMT continues to argue his client should get a retrial. Justin Whaley was convicted of vehicular…
Housing Authority discusses status of One Westside project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The current status of the Westside One project was discussed at Tuesday's Chattanooga Housing Authority board meeting and discussed two key factors in that…
New train alert system aims to keep drivers moving
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new train warning system hopes to redirect drivers stuck on the wrong side of the tracks. Many Hixson residents have been stuck at…
Chattanooga mayor comments on Chief Murphy investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly briefly spoke about an ongoing TBI investigation against Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. Earlier this month, both Chattanooga Police and the TBI…
Health Department launches program to help special needs adults
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Enriching the lives of others is a goal many have. One program seeks to do that for those with special needs. Health Matters…
CARTA warns of fiscal cliff as county pulls funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA is warning they are entering into a tough financial situation if they do not get funding from the upcoming Hamilton County budget. (more…)
How candidates, citizens feel about Catoosa County runoffs, turnout
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Republicans in Catoosa County are continuing to react to Tuesday’s election results in North Georgia. The lead up to those elections in Catoosa…
Runoffs, low turnout dominate Catoosa County election reaction
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - The buildup to the May 21 primary in Catoosa County…
Parkridge holds ribbon cutting for Soddy-Daisy emergency room
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Northern Hamilton County has seen a lot of growth. Soddy-Daisy’s population as of the last Census in 2020 was a little over 13,000 and is…
Law enforcement memorial honors fallen officers in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local law enforcement took time Friday morning to honor those who have died in the line of duty in the Chattanooga area. This…
Chattanooga Airport celebrates first nonstop flight to Las Vegas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanoogans can now get to the city that may set their soul on fire, as Elvis Presley once said, a little bit faster. …
Water rescue training held on Chickamauga Lake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A large-scale training event was held on the Tennessee River Thursday morning. Water training exercises were held by multiple agencies, including the Chattanooga Fire Department.…
Future of former Hamilton County Jail discussed by commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commissioners held a monthly committee session on Building and Economic Development this morning. (more…)
Alternatives for school funding discussed in committee session
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future of school funding was also discussed during the committee session. (more…)
Commission approves six million for road safety projects
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission did approve six million dollars for road improvements across the county. (more…)
Father of braindead 22-year-old Hamilton County Jail inmate speaks out
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, we brought you the story of a 22-year-old man who is braindead…
Vacant home destroyed in Highway 58 fire
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Firefighters in Harrison have been battling a house fire Tuesday morning.…
Family wants answers after 22 year old man suffers brain death in Hamilton County Jail custody
A photo of Christopher Ayala, who his family says is brain dead after being in custody…
Residents want details about potential Soddy-Daisy property tax increase
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some Soddy-Daisy residents are saying they are against potential property tax increases from their municipal government. Residents with Concerned Citizens for District…
Closing arguments heard in Jason Chen’s motion to quash evidence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The defense attorney for a man accused of killing a 22-year-old woman is continuing to argue his motion to quash important evidence…
Residents picking up pieces of powerful Henagar storm
HENAGAR, Ala. (WDEF) - Henagar, Alabama was one of the hardest hit areas of Wednesday night’s severe weather. City and DeKalb County Officials say around 11 p.m. Wednesday,…
Damage at ‘Unclaimed Baggage’ in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) - There was some storm damage in parts of Scottsboro. We saw damage in…
No solution to vacation rental debate in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The debate over vacation rentals in Hamilton County continued to intensify Wednesday. The Hamilton County Commission held a committee session to debate the…
Chickamauga Battlefield unveils Mark Thrash exhibit
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - The Chickamauga Battlefield is honoring one of the park’s most storied figures. An exhibit honoring Mark Thrash is now on display inside of the Visitor…
Chattanooga Library, CARTA team up for free summer bus passes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library made an announcement that it believes will benefit children across the city this summer. The Chattanooga Public Library…
Dalton GNTC receives CDL truck program investment
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced an investment into the Georgia Northwest Technical College campus in Dalton. $5.5 million will be invested to…
Search ongoing for teenager involved in Marion County kayaking accident
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - There is an ongoing search for a missing teenage kayaker in Marion County. Marion County EMA Director Steve Lamb says around…
Four companies receive apprenticeship grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four local companies received a huge boost on Monday for their commitment to youth apprenticeships. $40,000 has been awarded to Allohire, AHS Consulting, Tiny Tigers Learning Center and…
Israel-Palestinian campus protests spread to Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Protests concerning the ongoing Israel-Hamas War continue to spread throughout college campuses across America. Now, there have been some protests in Tennessee. The protests began with…
CSAS receives grant to increase energy efficiency, plans to stay downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A historic school in downtown Chattanooga will soon be getting needed upgrades. The school building that houses the Chattanooga School for…
Commissioner says comptroller investigated satellite office
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County Commissioner says he is under investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office for funds used for a satellite office. Satellite offices are used by…
Increase reported in 2023 Chattanooga overdose deaths
CHATTTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Drug Recovery Court presented updated statistics on Wednesday showing the extent of the local drug crisis. During a presentation, the court said…
Vacation rental committee to be held next week
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A resolution about vacation rentals will be discussed next week at Hamilton County Commission. It will be discussed in a committee session after next week’s regular meeting on Wednesday, May 8. This resolution, proposed by…
Sherman+Reilly acquired in merger, continuing Chattanooga operations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local utility company that’s been around for nearly a century announced a big change on Tuesday. Sherman+Reilly have been making products for…
City Council discusses potential new staff position
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council discussed a potential change to how they reach out to the public during a committee session Tuesday. A new position called…
Chattanoogans sound off on public safety concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many are on edge after a string of recent shootings. We asked local residents if they feel safe in Chattanooga after recent incidents. One resident, Kristy,…
Early voting begins in Georgia’s general primary
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Early voting has begun for Georgia’s General Primary. These primaries concern various local and state offices. One location where early voting is occurring is the…