COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Collegedale Municipal Airport is rolling out a series of improvements designed to make the travel experience smoother and more enjoyable for pilots, passengers, and guests alike.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Rotary Club began its weekly meeting with a prayer for those affected by the recent Minnesota school shooting. Following the opening, members welcomed longtime…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Young professionals are rethinking what makes a community the right place to call home. A new survey shows that safety and housing affordability rise to the top of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga residents had the chance to leave their mark on the city’s future today during a topping off and community signing ceremony at Erlanger Park. The event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, one of the most influential programs in American history. New AARP data shows just how much the program…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Families are still recovering from the flash floods that swept through just a couple of weeks ago, leaving homes and lives turned upside down. In response, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is celebrating a major step forward for families of children with special needs. Special Kids, a nonprofit founded 27 years ago in Murfreesboro, has officially…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Engines, chrome, and community spirit came together in Chattanooga today as the King of Chatt Car Show II filled the First Horizon Pavilion with cars, bikes, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Years after a devastating crash nearly claimed his life, Jeremy Ray Kell is turning his pain into purpose. In May of 1996, at age 20, Kell…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga endured a frightening afternoon after receiving an emergency alert of a possible active shooter on campus. The message, sent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is rolling out the welcome mat for more than 250 outdoor writers, photographers, and media professionals as the city hosts the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, has unveiled plans for North River Elementary School, a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County murder suspect Charlton “Craig” Liner was back in court Monday as questions continue over his legal representation. Liner is charged with first-degree murder…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Commission has officially weighed in on a debated project at the Minnis Road fire station. Earlier this month, the county’s Finance Committee…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new report from River City Company shows downtown Chattanooga thriving across retail, office, hospitality, and residential sectors. Over the past year, 23 new businesses have opened, from shops…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - Two days after heavy flooding in Catoosa County, local organizations and volunteers are still helping families recover. More than 100 residents from The Crossings and Fountain Brooks…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed asphalt plant has drawn strong opposition from residents, who said there was no hardship or valid reason for its location. The developer explained why…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - Dozens of residents were rescued from flooded homes after storms dropped several inches of rain late Tuesday, causing widespread water damage across parts of Catoosa County.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every August 12, music lovers across the country celebrate National Vinyl Record Day, a special occasion that honors the timeless appeal of vinyl records. More than just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Busy families know how tough it can be to keep young athletes fueled throughout their busy days. From early school mornings to late practices and games, finding quick and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The debate over what food assistance dollars should cover is gaining steam nationwide. A growing number of states, most led by Republicans, but now including some…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee 811 (TN811) is using August 11, or 8-1-1 on the calendar, as a reminder for residents to contact 811 before starting any digging project. The free…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The world’s longest yard sale once again rolled through the Scenic City this past weekend. The 127 Yard Sale, stretching nearly 700 miles from Addison, Michigan, to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is applauding TennCare for expanding coverage to include FDA-approved weight-management medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists. This decision comes at a critical…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Foundation House Ministries, a Cleveland-based nonprofit, is sounding the alarm after receiving a record number of calls about babies born addicted to drugs. Executive Director Suzanne…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Class is officially back in session for Hamilton County students, with schools reopening today, August 6, 2025. District leaders say more than 45,000 students are returning to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Human trafficking is a devastating and hidden crime affecting millions globally. With an estimated 27.6 million victims, traffickers operate silently, blending into everyday life. Victims may be found in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As back-to-school season begins, families are adjusting their spending habits, especially when it comes to clothing. According to the 2025 Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey, parents expect to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Preparatory School kicked off the new school year with a powerful tradition known as the Chattanooga 300 Walk. Students walked into the building this morning to…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chef Wesley True of Inman Social in Cleveland, Tennessee, has been crowned the 2025 King of American Seafood after winning the prestigious Great American Seafood Cook-Off in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the new school year begins, leaders from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) offered expert insight into how schools can better protect students and…
Dalton, GA (WDEF) – Flash flooding swamped parts of Whitfield County late Saturday night into Sunday, August 3rd, after heavy rains dropped up to six inches in just a few hours. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As students across the country prepare to return to class, many families are facing an uphill battle. For households dealing with housing instability, food insecurity, or financial…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students in Rhea County and McMinn County, Tennessee, returned to school on Friday, August 1st, but only for a half day. It’s a soft launch to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly met with Chattanooga residents during Open Office Hours on July 31. The event ran from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and residents had to request…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A longtime Chattanooga family business has shut its doors for the final time. Gordon’s Cleaners, which began as a small launderette on Frazier Avenue in 1947, closed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board is preparing to vote on a proposal that would ban student cell phone use for the entire school day. The potential policy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters at Chattanooga Fire Station No. 6 got a refreshing surprise Tuesday morning. As part of their “Hydration Heroes” initiative, employees with Renewal by Andersen of Chattanooga…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Christmas came early to Hixson this weekend as Chester Frost Park transformed into a festive summer wonderland. The free “Christmas in July” event featured more than 30…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga family is sounding the alarm after their 2-year-old Presa Canario, Saint, was allegedly stolen right from their yard. Sydne-Joie Noel says the incident happened on Tuesday,…