Audit finds four areas of weakness in Chattanooga State’s internal security
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has released an audit report on Chattanooga State Community College. (more…)
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Bus driver in 2016 Woodmore Bus Crash registers as sex offender
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The bus driver in the 2016 Woodmore Bus Crash that killed six children is now registered as a sex offender. (more…)
Proposed transition home for young adults leaving foster care stirs controversy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed transition home…
Reneau defends vote against school voucher bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Representative Michelle Reneau defended her decision to vote against the Tennessee Education Freedom Act earlier this year. (more…)
Proposed asphalt plant stirs controversy in Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a significant amount of opposition to a proposed asphalt mixing plant in Soddy-Daisy. (more…)
Rose highlights key aspect for governor’s race
Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., a freshman from Cookeville, Tenn., leaves the chamber at the Capitol after he blocked a unanimous consent vote during a scheduled pro forma House session on a long-awaited $19 billion disaster aid…
Suspect in Athens homicide has criminal history as schools exercise caution amid manhunt
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- A suspect is on the run in McMinn County after Athens Police say he shot two men last night, killing…
Helton says he is working on Plan Hamilton compromise
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial plan to guide growth in unincorporated Hamilton County could soon be back up for consideration. (more…)
Davis appointed as new Deputy Chief of Corrections
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett has named a new…
Congenital syphilis spiking across Tennessee and nation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health officials say they’re concerned about the rise of a disease affecting pregnant mothers and their babies. (more…)
Man convicted of 2021 nightclub murder requesting third trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man who has been convicted twice of a 20-21 murder outside of a Brainerd night club is attempting to seek a third trial. (more…)
Dooley announces run for Georgia Senate seat
ATHENS, Ga. (WDEF)- A former Tennessee football coach has officially thrown his hat into the ring for next year’s Georgia Senate Race. (more…)
Judge tells Liner not to stall over attorney situation in murder case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Bradley County judge is warning a man charged with the murder of his ex-wife against stalling future proceedings. (more…)
Teachers kick off year with Professional Learning Conference amid outside uncertainties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Hamilton County Schools embark on a new year, teachers from every school descended on downtown Chattanooga Friday morning. (more…)
Work still ongoing in developing new Gateway school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future downtown technical school at the Gateway Building has entered a new phase. (more…)
UTC Chief Economist talks Trump tariffs at Rotary Club
CHATTANOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have been several developments Thursday as it relates to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump. (more…)
Rainbow Lake Trail bridge being repaired after storm damage
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A portion of a popular trail on Signal Mountain is temporarily closed. (more…)
Chattanooga council members raise questions about Hamilton County’s role in first responder pay debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly proposed a new property tax rate that would cost the average Chattanoogan over $400…
Commissioner proposes senior tax freeze in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new proposal in light of the recent rise in property values across Hamilton County was given Wednesday. (more…)
Moratorium on new subdivisions to end as Plan Hamilton remains in limbo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ill fated Plan Hamilton came back up in discussion Wednesday morning. (more…)
Kelly proposes new property tax rate for first responder pay
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will your property…
Local doctor talks main causes of bladder cancer following Sanders diagnosis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday, legendary athlete and Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. (more…)
“Kite” at center of Bianca Horton murder case hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Chattanooga gang member charged with first degree murder in a 2016 murder was back in court Monday. (more…)
New artificial turf to be installed at some Camp Jordan fields amid opposition
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New artificial turf was approved for the fields at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, but not without controversy.…
Chattanooga marks 35th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act passage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 35 years ago this weekend, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. (more…)
Heart Hub unveiled at Glenwood Community Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who frequent the Glenwood Community Center will have a new resource to check their health. (more…)
Sledge to be evaluated for competency as two cases are pending including 2022 East Ridge High School incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man once the center of a controversy at East Ridge High School was also…
Trial set for East Ridge man charged in murder of father
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man accused of killing his father made another appearance in criminal court Thursday morning. (more…)
Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Pilgrim’s is planning to building a $400 million multi-phase prepared foods facility in Walker County, Governor Brian Kemp says.…
Councilman floats elimination of curbside recycling in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga continues to discuss how to raise 23 million dollars to increase police officer and firefighter pay. (more…)
State Election Registry sides with Reneau in mailer case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Tennessee election board has sided with a Hamilton County state representative in an election complaint case. (more…)
CALEB alleges 22 deaths at Hamilton County Jail over the past two years as Sheriff disputes their data
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga activist group is renewing their calls for a new policy they…
Suspect shot after attempting to run over law enforcement on Highway 58
UPDATE: The TBI has announced that the suspect in this case, 38-year-old Erick Charles Roberson, has died from his injuries in this incident Monday…
UTC breaks ground on new dorm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, the new chancellor of UTC, Dr. Lori Bruce, said she wants…
Health Department to second Back to School Open Clinic
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Health Department has announced they are bringing back their Back to School Open House event. It is a free…
CADAS breaks ground on new 36 bed rehab facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Overcoming alcohol and drug addictions is a…
AFS Workers help build Habitat for Humanity home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local construction workers partnered with the Habitat for Humanity to build a family of six a new home. Nine workers from the Chattanooga branch of AFS Foundation and Waterproofing worked on the Rawlings Street home in…
Cheerleading fees at Tyner to jump by over a thousand dollars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An increase in the cheerleading fee for one Hamilton County School will not be something families will cheer about. The Hamilton County School Board approved an increase in that fee from five hundred dollars to nineteen…
Sticky Fingers announces it is shutting down
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Another downtown Chattanooga restaurant has closed its doors. Sticky Fingers, a barbecue restaurant that has been in operation for over 25 years, has posted a sign saying they’ve closed their doors. At one time, Sticky Fingers…