UTC discusses evolution of AI
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC is continuing its expansion of integrating artificial intelligence into its education. That was music for happy people made by AI guided by a UTC graduate student. …
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Groundbreaking held for The Bend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A centerpiece of the Chattanooga Westside broke ground Wednesday. Part of the One Westside project, The Bend will be located along Riverside Drive between MLK…
Mayors agree new federal courthouse should not be on Hawk Hill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future of the Chattanooga Federal Courthouse is slowly becoming clearer. (more…)
Hamilton County offers new emergency alert service
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a new emergency alert system. Through a partnership with Regroup Mass Notification, the service will allow…
Catoosa GOP files temporary injunction motion in federal court
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Republican Party has filed for a temporary injunction in the North Georgia Federal District Court against four candidates in an upcoming primary. The county's GOP argues in the complaint that if the court…
Neighbors say their battle against Ooltewah Subdivision is not finished
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neighbors of a proposed Ooltewah subdivision say that the project should not move forward. We have covered a litany of new subdivisions…
Affidavit sheds light on Signal Hills Drive homeless camp shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An affidavit sheds light on the circumstances behind the shooting at a homeless encampment on Signal Hills Drive last Thursday. (more…)
Ex-Hixson Popeyes manager decries firing, says restaurant has issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Popeye’s location has been open in Hixson near Highway 153 and Hamill Road for just a few months. However, ex-manager Kellie Adkins says…
Tennessee Legislature to debate child rape death penalty bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Legislature will be discussing a new bill that would strengthen the punishment for those convicted of the rape of a…
Man arrested in homeless encampment shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There has been an arrest following a shooting Thursday evening on Signal Hills Drive. Chattanooga Police said 61-year-old Donnie Campbell is the man who they believe…
Hamilton County Schools announce staffing changes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some staffing changes have been announced by Hamilton County Schools. Tyner Academy is changing principals as Dr. Tiffany Earvin has been promoted to an administrative role…
50th anniversary of 1974 Super Outbreak that slammed Tennessee Valley
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Hot Slaw Festival to be held in Cleveland this weekend
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get ready to feel the burn in Cleveland this weekend. Cleveland will be having their third Hot Slaw Festival this Saturday from…
Catoosa County Election Board keeps 4 candidates on Republican ballot
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Tensions were high inside of a Catoosa County courtroom on Tuesday. Their elections board heard the county’s Republican Party plead their case…
Local Republicans slam UAW, urge VW employees to vote against union
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local and state Republican officials held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to a unionization effort at Volkswagen.…
Bloodanooga returns with Super Mario theme
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The princess might be in another castle, but you can give blood at UTC. Held by Blood Assurance, the 13th edition of Bloodanooga is one of…
Man facing attempted murder in shooting near East Brainerd ballfields
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting near some East Brainerd ball fields. That…
Seven people displaced after early Saturday morning fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Seven people were displaced early Saturday morning after their home caught on fire. Chattanooga firefighters say they were called out to the 4200 block…
Hixson home damaged in Friday afternoon fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The cause of a Hixson house fire Friday is currently under investigation. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that before 6 p.m. Friday, they were called…
Paraglider rescued 100 feet in air near Sequatchie County mountain
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - A dramatic rescue took place in Sequatchie County on Friday. A paraglider stuck 100 feet…
Tennessee Innocence Project to hold Chattanooga event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A non-profit law firm that works to exonerate convicts will be making…
Local alumni upset with Tennessee State board decision
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some local alumni of Tennessee State University are voicing disapproval of the state’s decision to remove its Board of Trustees.…
City says neighboring developer cited before Heritage Park flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We do have an update on ongoing flooding issues at Jack Benson Heritage Park. (more…)
Male Cleveland High School student facing felony sexual battery charge
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland Police Department says a petition for sexual battery has been filed with the Bradley County Juvenile Court this week against a…
Foundation House Ministries receives $790,000 state grant
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A ministry that serves mothers in crisis received a large grant Thursday. Foundation House Ministries in Cleveland has received a $790,000 grant from the State…
Patten Towers murder suspect makes brief court appearance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The suspect charged with…
Frequent user of Heritage Park concerned about increased flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Frequent flooding is disrupting life in one Chattanooga park. One citizen, Henri Tenthorey, says that the flooding at Jack Benson Heritage Park in…
UTC students upset over lack of housing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On-campus housing is a big part of the college experience. However, a large number of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) students may not be able to…
Whitfield County GOP censures representative
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Republican Party says they are censuring one of their state representatives. They are upset with Representative Kasey Carpenter over what they say are a…
Westside One receives final approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major project in Chattanooga’s Westside has received final approval. The Chattanooga Industrial Board gave the final go ahead for one of the largest projects in Chattanooga’s…
New renderings of South Broad District unveiled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New renderings of the South Broad District were presented Monday at the Industrial Development Board. 3D renderings show the concept for the area surrounding the…
Bradley County Sheriff hospitalized after crash
UPDATE: Sheriff Steve Lawson's wife, Connie Lawson, posted an update to Facebook on his condition. She said on Sunday night Sheriff Lawson was in the ICU. Read her post: We have reached out to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, but…
More Volkswagen employees raising concerns about injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of a Volkswagen employee who said he had gotten injured while working and was facing difficulties…
Mobile pet spa holds grand opening for entry into Chattanooga market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -The Zoomin’ Groomin’ Mobile Pet Spa held its grand opening Sunday in Chattanooga at Riverview Park. The company, which with the addition of the Chattanooga market is now in over 150 cities, allows pet owners to book…
Groundbreaking held for Riverport Industrial Building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Groundbreaking was held Thursday for a new industrial development in Chattanooga. Urban Story Ventures broke ground on a $28 million industrial building on Riverport Drive. [caption…
Orange Grove doctor to speak in front of United Nations Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A doctor at the Orange Grove Center is set to speak in front of the United Nations on Friday, March 22.…
Man found not guilty in vehicular homicide case
UPDATE: LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A jury found Larry Cargle not guilty of vehicular homicide Wednesday morning in the 2021 death of Eden Muina. However, he was found guilty of failing to yield. Cargle has been placed on a year…
Walker County vehicular homicide trial of college student begins
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - A trial began Monday in Walker County for the 2021 death of a college student in a car crash. Eden Muina was only…
4 Chattanooga officers testify on beginning of Jason Chen investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New police body cam footage in the Jason Chen murder case was shown in a Hamilton County court room Friday. Today’s…
Surveillance video shows last moments before suspected homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Chattanooga cop had his preliminary hearing today in a November 2023 murder case. Three key pieces of evidence were introduced by a…