Proposed Shallowford Road hotel denied by Planning Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed hotel to…
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Army Corps: No funding or authority in cleaning up Rock Creek
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has responded to concerns over potential flooding…
Operation Healthy Tennessee to provide no cost medical services in Rhea and Bledsoe Counties for over a week
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Around 200 service members from across the country have descended on Rhea and Bledsoe…
Sale Creek residents concerned about flooding risk of Rock Creek
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are now over 120 dead…
Hamilton County Schools TCAP scores improve in all subject areas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools say TCAP test results have gone up in every subject. (more…)
Two Hamilton County Schools may get gym, playground upgrades
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pair of the Hamilton County Elementary Schools may soon get upgraded playgrounds. McConnell Elementary in Lakesite and Hardy Elementary on Glass Street are set to get these…
CARTA announces parking credits for Chattanooga residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may soon get some credit to save some money parking in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
UTC receives $2.4 million grant to expand rural mental health internships
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC is expanding their mental and behavioral schools in order to serve rural communities. (more…)
Two killed in unrelated Meigs County shootings on same day
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people were killed in separate shootings in Meigs County on the same day. The first shooting occurred Sunday, July 6, 2025, around 3:30 p.m at 729 Peakland Road in…
Is Hamilton County prepared for worst case flash flood disaster?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over 100 people are now confirmed dead from those devastating floods in Central Texas. (more…)
Chattanooga City Council to consider new backyard chicken ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the city of Chattanooga soon allow residents to own chickens in residential areas? (more…)
Hamilton County mobile health unit now in service
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County’s new Mobile Health Unit is officially on the road. It launched with stops at the Soddy-Daisy Food City on Wednesday, and Chester…
Tennessee Riverwalk around new ballpark to be temporarily closed for renovations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A portion of the Tennessee Riverwalk is about to close until next Spring. The section of the Riverwalk near the under…
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…
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…)