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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for prospective small businesses in Chattanooga was at the forefront of a lengthy discussion Wednesday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office took control of the Silverdale Prison in 2021, in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The impact of rising grocery prices is being demonstrated in the latest Hamilton Counted report. (more…)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neyland Stadium will look and sound a little different this fall. (more…)
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…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Chattanooga basketball star turned pastor is at the center of federal Covid-19 pandemic fraud investigation. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee parents and teachers have the opportunity to voice their opinions on what future education standards should be. (more…)
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- There could soon be a new road to help traffic congestion in Ooltewah. (more…)
GEORGETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Providing energy to a seven state region is a large task. (more…)
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…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Sports Authority Board has approved a 80 million dollar bond issuance for the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday is the first day…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County residents voiced their frustrations on Tuesday over a proposed property tax hike. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some local Democrats who are reacting to the Tim Walz vice presidential pick. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As construction for the new South Broad Stadium has officially begun, the financing details are still being finalized. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged with the murder of 22 year old Jasmine Pace in November 2022 was back…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The day after being defeated by incumbent Representative Yusuf Hakeem in…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Soddy-Daisy residents showed up by the dozens Wednesday at Hamilton…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future Gateway School will be the temporary home of 50 county employees. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- La Paz is launching a new program to help aspiring Hispanic business owners. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A settlement has been reached in a controversial case involving the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. (more…)
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Replacing a large graduating class can be a challenge. (more…)
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…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new audit committee to review spending of the Hamilton County government met for the first time Thursday. (more…)
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A new youth center will soon be coming to Fort Oglethorpe. (more…)
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…
DECATUR, Ga. (WDEF)- In 2019, Georgia passed House Bill 481, otherwise known as the “Heartbeat Law”. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans are wondering what is next after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 election. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this week, the South…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The College Hill Courts are Chattanooga’s oldest public housing project, dating…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The future Gateway School will likely be home to temporary office space for Hamilton County. The county acquired the former…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both candidates in the Hamilton…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing debate over vacation rentals may not be over after all in Hamilton County. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday marks nine years since a terrorist attack claimed the lives of five service members in Chattanooga. (more…)
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…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years…