UTC breaks ground on new dorm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, the new chancellor of UTC, Dr. Lori Bruce, said she wants…
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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…
Micro home community breaks ground near Tunnel Boulevard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new kind of neighborhood broke ground Friday. Valentina Estates will be Chattanooga’s first micro home community. Homes will range from five hundred and 20 to eight hundred and…
Preservationists criticize hotel’s decision to demolish historic Car Barn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed hotel…
New UTC Chancellor sets enrollment goal for 2030
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- New UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Mann Bruce revealed one of her big goals for the university Thursday. (more…)
Retired Naval Commander recalls moments of 2015 Chattanooga terrorist attack that killed five
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Ten years ago Wednesday, horror struck Chattanooga as a terrorist killed five service members. (more…)
Bohannon confirmed as new Hamilton County health director
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County officially has a new health director. (more…)
TDOT says 24/75 split construction still delayed as new Apison Pike bridge opens
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- State transportation officials say that the timeline for some local construction projects has been delayed. (more…)
The Bend project currently providing no tax revenue as construction continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There’s an update on the economic output of two anticipated developments in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Ooltewah residents frustrated with two separate developments
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The pace of growth in Ooltewah has been a topic of concern among residents there for some time. (more…)
Proposed Shallowford Road hotel denied by Planning Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed hotel to…
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…