Candidates for Circuit Court Judge discuss visions for bench
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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…)
South Broad Stadium breaks ground as public tours site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years…
More local leaders react to attempted Trump assassination
We have heard from more local leaders who are reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump: Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly: "My message is the same…
Hixson looks to sustain breakthrough success
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hixson Wildcats football program struggled for several years. (more…)
McMinn Central looking for third straight playoff appearance
ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF)- The McMinn Central Chargers are coming off of two consecutive playoffs, including a playoff victory last season. (more…)
Vols unveil new Smokey Grey Jerseys
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- It is now 49 days until kickoff at Neyland Stadium, but the Vols went ahead and unveiled a brand new jersey…
Local citizens, officials react to Trump assassination attempt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some of our local leaders Saturday evening on their reactions to this assassination attempt on former President Trump. Among them were…
Controversy over signs in Hamilton County school board race
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As early voting begins across Hamilton County, there is some controversy over one school board race. Democratic incumbent member Jill Black is facing off against…
Murphy not present, pleads not guilty to 17 charges in arraignment hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Celeste Murphy, or rather her attorneys, made their first court appearance briefly Friday morning. Murphy was not present when her…
Southside Social being sued over copyright infringement claim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A popular Chattanooga establishment is in legal hot water. Southside Social on Chestnut Street is being sued by the American Society of Composers,…
Stadium Authority Board approves South Broad Stadium documents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The future South Broad Stadium has cleared one of its major final steps. Multiple documents, including the lease for the stadium,…
Chattanooga Police investigating Chuck E. Cheese car break-ins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police is investigating a reported car break-in near the Hixson Chuck E. Cheese. A woman reported the break-ins happened to her and several other's vehicles on Tuesday in the restaurant's parking lot. Police said they…
Commission asks judge to review Hamilton County power dispute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There has been an ongoing debate within the Hamilton County Commission over who gets to pick key administrative staff. To try and help and resolve this situation, the commission asked the state comptroller’s office to clarify…
Vacation rental resolution approved by Hamilton County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wednesday morning, the County Commission finally approved new rules regarding vacation rentals. Proposed by Commissioner Lee Helton, vacation rentals have now been banned in lots of less than one acre in both residential and agricultural zones…
Fatal Rossville accidental shooting far from the first
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Tragedy struck a Catoosa County neighborhood on Wednesday. (more…)
New tax incentive policy to be proposed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce along with city staff is pushing for a new tax incentive policy. (more…)
Hamilton County budget approved despite lone vote against
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved a new budget Wednesday morning. (more…)
Commission considering new vacation rentals resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Vacation rentals are once again a topic of conversation among the Hamilton County Commission. (more…)
Organizers look to improve Hamilton County Fair
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Fair will be returning to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek this November. Over 40,000 people attended last year’s inaugural fair…
Clergy defend Murphy in front of district attorney’s office as Wamp responds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fireworks popped off inside of the Hamilton County Courts Building Monday morning. (more…)
Chris Wright Act to target repeat criminal offenders
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new state act that goes into law Monday will target repeat criminal offenders. (more…)
NAACP sends Mayor Kelly letter on police as he holds meeting with black clergy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fallout continues to come in from the resignation and indictment of former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. The…
Hamilton County studies new potential bridge in Soddy-Daisy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could there one day be a bridge built between Soddy-Daisy and Birchwood in northern Hamilton County? (more…)
Former Police Chief Celeste Murphy indicted, facing criminal charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recently resigned Chattanooga Chief of Police Celeste Murphy faces criminal charges following a TBI investigation. The investigation revealed Murphy had lied on several…
Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy resigns
UPDATE: Chattanooga City Councilwoman Raqueta Dotley says she has not been given a reason on why Chief Murphy has resigned so far. She does say that she wants to thank Chief Murphy…
Hamilton County test scores show mixed results
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - End of the year test results have been revealed for Hamilton County Schools. Data received from the state of Tennessee by Hamilton County Schools…
Tuition hikes approved for University of Tennessee campuses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tuition will be on the rise at University of Tennessee campuses statewide. At the flagship UT-Knoxville campus, fees will be heading up 2.4%. Meanwhile…
Summer meal giveaway targets food insecurity in Bledsoe County
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - One in six children in Tennessee are facing food insecurity according to the non-profit No Kids Hungry. A lot…
New ESPN radio station launches in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- ESPN Radio has a new home in our area. (more…)
Montague Park project enters new phase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga officials provided an update on the future renovation of Montague Park this week. "This is the largest piece of public park land in our urban…
Democratic Black Caucus honors Joanne Favors, discusses issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Democratic lawmakers from across the state came to pay tribute to a former Chattanooga legislator on Thursday. Former Representative Joanne Favors was honored with…
Chattanoogans celebrate Juneteenth with 3rd annual parade, gala
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On June 19, 1865, slaves in Texas learned of their freedom. They were the last ones to be freed from their chains. Remembering their…
Legislators discuss recent session, school choice
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Tennessee state legislators discussed this year’s session in Nashville to their constituents Wednesday morning. …
Governor Lee talks test scores in Battle Academy visit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Summer school students at Battle Academy received a visit from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday. The governor spent his afternoon emphasizing the…
What should be Chattanooga’s building height limit?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed development near Finley Stadium is raising the question of how high new buildings should be in Chattanooga. The former Eureka Foundry site,…
Low turnout for Catoosa County primary runoff early voting
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Tuesday is the runoff elections for local and state primaries in Georgia. We have been closely following the races in Catoosa County in the wake…
Creekside Drive hole damaging cars in front of auto shop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A very large pothole on Creekside Drive off of…