Man accused of murdering father in East Ridge appears in criminal court
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man accused of killing his father made his first appearance in criminal court Friday morning. (more…)
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‘Hamilton’ arrives to give Chattanoogans their shot to see hit musicial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanoogans no longer have to wait for it. (more…)
PORCH Chattanooga looking to tackle increasing food insecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new organization in the Chattanooga area is looking to tackle food insecurity. (more…)
Federal lawsuit filed in response to debt collection agency’s data breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few weeks ago, a data breach began being uncovered across multiple agencies in our area. (more…)
Chattanooga jury being selected to hear Memphis case in Tyre Nichols’ death
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County jury is being selected today for a high profile case in Memphis. Tyre Nichols died three days after a viral incident in 2023 where video showed…
Jury still deliberating verdict in Roberts trial after tense closing arguments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The jury in the Darryl Roberts trial is currently in the process of deciding his fate. (more…)
Police looking for domestic violence suspect after early morning Brainerd SWAT standoff
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A tense situation unfolded in a Brainerd neighborhood early Friday morning. (more…)
Auckland City FC’s stay in Chattanooga could lead to international team visit during 2026 World Cup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A New Zealand soccer team will call Chattanooga home for a part of this summer. (more…)
“I WAS SCARED”: Prosecution rests in Roberts trial as witness recounts shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day two of the Darryl Roberts murder trial, was a rather short one. (more…)
Friends take stand on day one of Roberts murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a prominent…
New jury selected in Roberts trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A second jury has been selected in a pending Chattanooga murder trial. (more…)
Mayor Kelly, City Council sworn in at city inauguration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly and all 9 city council members were sworn in to a new term Monday morning at Memorial Auditorium. (more…)
Hakeem blasts “Dismantle DEI Act” in House Education Committee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga lawmaker had some fiery comments this week regarding proposed legislation that would curb diversity requirements. (more…)
Undocumented students bill passes Tennessee Senate amid controversy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill concerning undocumented students has cleared the Tennessee State Senate. (more…)
South Broad Stadium still on track a year for opening day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We got another update on the construction progress of the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
Drug Recovery Court looking to move to Hickory Valley Road location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for those recovering from drug addiction here in Hamilton County is likely to soon be on the move. (more…)
City Council sticks with debt collector after breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The data breach that has affected both Hamilton County Government and the city of Chattanooga was briefly discussed during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. (more…)
Architect chosen for Gateway School project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposed Gateway Technical School in downtown Chattanooga now has an architect. (more…)
Funeral for Sgt. Sanford Roy held 81 years to the day of his death in World War II
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An American hero’s journey has come to its conclusion after 81 years of mystery and…
CALEB continues their demand to end pretrial detention, cash bail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanoogans for Love, Equality, and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, is continuing their campaign to curb pretrial detentions. (more…)
One month left until REAL ID is required to fly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are one month away from a major…
Novonix PILOT passes IDB, says tariffs are a ‘positive’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Novonix has cleared the final step before construction can begin on a new facility at Enterprise South. (more…)
A Chattanooga hero’s remains return home after being missing for eight decades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For over eight decades, a Chattanooga family had one single question. (more…)
Marion County firefighters, Department of Forestry battling wildfire near Haletown
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Firefighters have been…
City of Chattanooga investigating data breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Mayor's office says it learned Friday that city data was affected by the recent Nationwide Recovery Services breach. (more…)
‘The Dream’ punishment sparks debate on business’ responsibility to maintain safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial Chattanooga nightclub once again found itself in front of the Chattanooga Beer Board for the fifth straight meeting. (more…)
Senate bill sparking debate over forced open primaries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly is raising concerns by local Republicans. (more…)
Lee University facing federal lawsuit over breach
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lee University is facing a federal lawsuit. (more…)
U-Haul employee dies after East Ridge propane accident
UPDATE (4/3/2025): We're learning more about the propane accident in East Ridge Wednesday. The U-Haul employee who was struck by a pick-up truck was identified as 42-year-old Jason…
Roberts trial delayed due to court error
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Darryl Roberts has been postponed by two weeks. (more…)
Jury still being selected in Darryl Roberts murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a Baylor alum and Chattanooga businessman was murdered in front of Patten Towers. (more…)
Report says most Hamilton County inmates stay behind bars through the end of their case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Just how many Hamilton County inmates are staying behind bars while awaiting trial? (more…)
Property value notices going out across Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Reappraisal notices have started going out across Hamilton County. (more…)
Chattanooga rally held in opposition of undocumented student bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Pressure is mounting before a critical vote tomorrow on a controversial bill. A rally was held over the weekend to protest Senate Bill 8-36. The bill, proposed by Senator…
Chattanooga firefighters battle woods fire at Shepherd Community Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters have battled a woods fire Friday afternoon. (more…)
Historical marker honors Chattanooga Rotary Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new historical marker will immortalize one of Chattanooga's longest running institutions. (more…)
Undocumented student bill advances amid more protests
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill that would allow schools to deny admission to undocumented students has cleared another hurdle. (more…)
Tennessee Supreme Court rules in favor of Bluecross Blueshield in COVID era suit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled on a COVID-era lawsuit against Bluecross Blueshield. (more…)
Mayor Wamp discusses entrepreneurship, education at Rotary Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp addressed the Downtown Rotary Club Thursday. (more…)