Man attempts to flee and strike deputies, had drugs inside vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man was arrested after leading authorities on a high speed chase Wednesday evening. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says that…
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Cherokee County warns of scams, directs public to legitimate fundraisers for fallen officer
MURPHY, N.C (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is warning of potential scams related to the murder of one of their officers…
Varnell officially now Hamilton County attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County officially has a new county attorney. (more…)
More than 260 animals rescued in Dade County hoarding case
UPDATE: We spoke with several rescuers who say that this was among the worst scenes that they have ever seen. "I’ve never seen anything like it,"…
Walker County couple wanted after dogs found dead and neglected
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County couple is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities found several dogs deceased and neglected. Deputies with the Walker…
Tillis announces he will not run again for North Carolina Senate seat
WASHINGTON (WDEF)- There will be an open seat for next year’s North Carolina Senate Election. (more…)
Liner says he cannot pay for attorney as murder trial date is set
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland man charged with the…
Mayor Kelly presents at national mayoral conference
TAMPA, Fla. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is currently attending a major conference for North American mayors. He is one of two hundred mayors at the United States Conference of Mayors in…
TWRA Rate Hikes set for July no longer happening
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A planned increase in TWRA fees next month will not happen. The agency pulled the request during a session of the Joint Government Operations Committee of the Tennessee Legislature. The TWRA was to increase boating fees by…
UPDATE: Two children found safe after going missing in Whitwell
UPDATE: According to Whitwell Police Department, the children have been found safe. The suspect is in custody. WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF)-…
Bledsoe County superintendent set to resign for new role in west Tennessee
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bledsoe County Schools will be looking for a new leader. Selina Sparkman has taken the superintendent job in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. Lauderdale County is…
Residents fuming after Plan Hamilton tabled by Commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, residents…
Hamilton County adopts record low certified tax rate amid skyrocketing home prices
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new certified tax rate has been passed for Hamilton County amid record home prices. The approved rate is $1.51…
Hamilton County budget passes as Sharpe is lone vote against
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County budget was approved Wednesday. It is a little over a billion dollars, and features additional money for…
Third officer files lawsuit against Soddy-Daisy over intimidation in Whaley case
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Soddy-Daisy in a 2018 vehicular manslaughter case. Justin Whaley, a…
Mayors talk about various issues in joint event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp took the stage together Tuesday. (more…)
First private development tied to Erlanger Park breaks ground
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Erlanger Park continues its construction, some of the recent discussion around the surrounding district was when nearby development would begin. (more…)
CARTA updates plans to modernize transportation network
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA gave an update on its plan to modernize its transportation network. (more…)
Dueling visions presented ahead of Plan Hamilton vote
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two different visions of future growth in rural Hamilton County are making their case for what limits should be placed on new housing. (more…)
Forever chemical test results in North Georgia alarm scientists
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of environmental scientists in northwest Georgia say recent test results of forever chemicals in North Georgia have them alarmed. (more…)
Fleischmann reacts to Israel-Iran conflict
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We spoke with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann on the military operation conducted by Israel against Iran. (more…)
Incline Railway on track to open next month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA CEO Charles Frazier gave an update on the repair progress of the Incline Railway. (more…)
Developer says Foundry District around Erlanger Park is on target
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An update was provided Thursday on Erlanger Park and its surrounding development in the South Broad District. (more…)
Plans for Hawk Hill still being developed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Erlanger Park continues to head for completion, talks are ramping up about the future of the Lookouts’ current home. (more…)
Arias-Cristobal speaks on experience in immigration custody
WASHINGTON (WDEF)- A Dalton teenager who could face deportation took part in a Senate judiciary hearing in Washington D.C. (more…)
New certified tax rate presented to Hamilton County Commission
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Commissioners questioned Hamilton County Property Assessor Marty Haynes on the new certified tax rate. Haynes announced last week that this rate is…
Commission to vote on Hamilton County Attorney restructuring
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Attorney’s Office is likely to have a new structure next month. This is as incoming attorney Janie Parks Varnell is…
TVA to hold meetings this week on Pisgah site proposal
PISGAH, Ala. (WDEF)- We are learning more about a potential TVA project in Jackson County, Alabama. (more…)
Planning commissioner responds to development complaints
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some members of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency say that complaints over new developments are over exaggerated. Ongoing angst over new projects across the county…
City Councilman criticizes recently passed DEI bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga city councilman said that the committee he runs will look different due to a recent Tennessee bill regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (DEI) The Dismantle D-E-I Act was passed by the state legislature and…
State of youth sports facilities in Hamilton County discussed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This summer, many families will be hitting the diamond for baseball and softball tournaments. (more…)
Chattanooga Convention Center announces new executive director
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Convention Center has a new executive director. (more…)
Wamp reflects on Sanders trial and impact on victims of child sex abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday night, Duane Sanders was convicted of 15 child sex abuse counts including a count of aggravated child…
Eversole, Commissioners reach compromise on discretionary pay
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners will be getting a smaller than planned bump in discretionary pay. In the initial proposed budget, they were going to get about a five thousand dollar bump to 20 thousand dollars for…
Liner appears in court on murder for hire plot
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland man charged in the murder of his ex-wife was back in court. (more…)
More hotel rooms being built than tourists to fill them, says local tourism leader
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A discussion was held this week on the future on how to better position Chattanooga competitively in the tourism…
Sanders found guilty of all charges in child sex abuse trial
UPDATE: Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp issued a statement on the verdict in the Duane Sanders trial late Thursday evening.…
Eversole responds to criticism over planned school budget meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commission Chairman Jeff Eversole responded to criticism over a planned meeting concerning this year’s school budget. (more…)