Lawsuit filed against Meigs County Sheriff’s Office
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s been nearly a month since a Meigs County deputy drove into the Tennessee River, where he and a woman he had arrested were found…
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Chattanooga State opens new manufacturing facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State unveiled the newest centerpiece of their campus Friday. Workforce development here in Chattanooga has a new crown jewel in the Advanced Manufacturing facility here…
Tennessee State Department launches anti-trafficking initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Department is launching a new program to combat human trafficking. Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking is an initiative that aims to teach businesses across…
National Labor Relations Board investigating Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A representative for the National Labor Relations Board says they are now investigating seven different charges against Volkswagen. Three of these have been added within the last week. They say this is in relation to allegations that…
4 Hamilton County schools receive voter registration award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four Hamilton County schools were honored Friday morning for their voter registration efforts. The Chattanooga School Arts and Sciences, the Chattanooga School of the…
Family questions if justice served as 2019 murder suspect receives sentence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On September 12, 2019, 20-year-old Darrell Hill was murdered during the commission of a robbery in Cromwell Hills. Thursday, the last suspect…
Learn if your child is ready for kindergarten through survey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Parents of young children in Hamilton County are being asked to evaluate if their kids are ready for kindergarten. This is being conducted…
Family still faces housing struggles 1 year after Budgetel eviction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back in November 2022, hundreds of people who…
Commission approves MOU for South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The South Broad Stadium project is one step closer to groundbreaking. The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between themselves, the…
Petition created against proposed Walker County rock quarry
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Areas of far southern Walker County along Ridgeway Road have been historically quiet. However, neighbors are saying that this will all soon change.…
East Ridge firefighters respond to Popeye’s after employees noticed smoke
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Employees at the East Ridge Popeye’s had a scare Tuesday afternoon. (more…)
Safety of Ringgold intersection questioned after fatal crash
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - In the wake of the fatal crash that killed two young women and has left a driver hospitalized, some Ringgold residents are wondering if…
K-9 unit now at Hamilton Place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CBL Properties has announced that Hamilton Place Mall has a permanent K-9 unit. They are…
Local students react to UGA student homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Georgia campus in Athens is mourning after a nursing student and former UGA graduate was found dead on Thursday. After Thursday’s tragic…
Water woes in Polk County community, solution is unclear
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Polk County…
Howard School, obligations forefront of commission stadium talks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The newest deal…
Chattanooga Tourism Company offers ‘Spring Break Safari’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It feels like Spring outside, so naturally it’s time to start thinking about those Spring Break plans. The Chattanooga Tourism Company announced their annual Spring…
Mayors discuss education and legislation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp came together for a rare public joint discussion. In a discussion moderated by Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce…
Georgia bill could ban traffic cameras in school zones
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - Five Georgia House Republicans have proposed legislation that would affect school zones. HB 1126 would prohibit local governments from installing traffic cameras in school zones. Sponsors of the bill argue that traffic cameras are ineffective and…
Memorial created for female victim in Meigs County tragedy
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF) - The woman who died when a Meigs County Deputy drove into the Tennessee River last week is being remembered by many. A memorial…
Nonprofit to partner with state prison to help lower recidivism
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local non-profit that helps people re-enter society from prison says they have formed a partnership with one of the world’s largest private prison corporations. The BRAVE Effect was founded by Joe Jenkins, who himself was…
Valleybrook Residents Upset with New Subdivision
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hixson residents in the Valleybrook neighborhood say they’re…
Investigators Looking into Meigs Deputy Incident
UPDATE: District Attorney Russell Johnson has announced that the…
Search ongoing for missing Meigs County Deputy
UPDATE: We are learning more about the Meigs County deputy who went missing overnight. Crews have retrieved deputy Robert Leonard's patrol car out of the Tennessee River, according to District Attorney Russell Johnson. Authorities said in a press conference that…
County commission debates future use of McDonald Farm
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The future of McDonald Farm was a hot topic of debate Wednesday at the Hamilton County Commission. Hamilton County purchased the McDonald Farm…
Vote on South Broad Stadium Delayed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The South Broad District will have to wait another week for full approval. (more…)
Ringgold dedicates memorial plaque to historic Wilson School
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Ringgold High School and the greater Ringgold community came together on Tuesday to honor an overlooked piece of its past. The City of Ringgold…
Inmate sues Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office over alleged assaults
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County Jail inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Spence, Jr. has been in…
Chattanooga resident to testify on AI impact on veterans’ healthcare
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An artificial intelligence expert who resides in Chattanooga will be testifying on the technology’s impact on veteran’s healthcare this week to…
Union dispute continues at Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The union drive at the Volkswagen Plant continues to be a hot button issue. The United Auto Workers (UAW) claimed earlier this week that over 50% of…
North Georgia veteran receives mysterious medical bill
UPDATE: Piedmont Urgent Care, the medical…
Captain Taylor laid to rest as many honor his legacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Wednesday, Chattanooga laid to rest an American hero. Captain Larry Taylor, who is the most recent recipient of the Medal of…
UAW hits milestone as opposition arises to VW union effort
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United Auto Workers (UAW) says they have reached a milestone at the Volkswagen (VW) Plant. However, they will be facing some opposition. Zachary Costello has been a leader…
Greater Chattanooga part of unique economic council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Greater Chattanooga region is now a part of a unique partnership. The Coalition of Hip Hideaways was announced this morning in part by the Thrive Regional…
Chen’s defense attorney questions Pace family over apartment searches
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The man awaiting trial for the death of a woman in his Northshore apartment in November 2022 was back in court on Monday. …
Suspect in Knox County missing girl case was Georgia sex offender
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - An 11-year-old girl missing from Knox County was found safe early Friday morning in Hamilton County. Authorities say the man…
Kid’s Online Safety Act in spotlight after hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Five Big Tech CEOs faced a lot of scrutiny at a tense Senate hearing on Wednesday. One such notable interaction was Meta CEO Mark…
Commission, Mayor Wamp debate new stadium deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sparks flew at the Hamilton County Commission meeting Wednesday. The South Broad Stadium project was the topic of hours of debate. The primary point of…
Urban League still in conflict with Mayor Wamp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The President of the Urban League says they are still reeling from funds taken away from them by Hamilton County. Candy Johnson, president of…
Goodine hearing delayed due to attorney change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The family of the victim in a suspected homicide last year is frustrated with a delay in the proceedings of that case. Lawrence Goodine, an…