Kemp Signs Major Tax Relief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp signed two major tax relief bills into law during a ceremony in Cobb County, delivering over a billion dollars in financial benefits to Georgia…
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Pachyderm Club Discusses Growth Issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members showed up at the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club this afternoon to hear from District Nine Commissioner Dr. Steve Highlander. He spoke directly to local concerns…
Big Plans for South Broad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major new development could soon reshape part of Chattanooga’s South Broad Street corridor. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission Meeting took place today to discuss further…
All Aboard for Thomas Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of families rolled into Chattanooga over the past two weekends to celebrate a very special birthday and today marked the final stop. It was all aboard…
TN Aquarium Debuts New Mussels Exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium is flexing its mussels with a brand-new exhibit that shines a spotlight on some of the river’s most overlooked but important residents—freshwater mussels.…
A Step in the Right Direction
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visited Bledsoe County today as part of her ongoing mission to uplift the state’s most vulnerable communities. At Pikeville Elementary School, she partnered…
NO FAKES Act Reintroduced in Congress
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, Senators Chris Coons and Marsha Blackburn reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating unauthorized AI-generated replicas of individuals' faces, names, and…
Jenni Berz Officially Wins District 6
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new chapter is beginning for Chattanooga’s City Council, but it’s one deeply rooted in tradition. Jenni Berz has officially won the District 6 seat, stepping…
Gordon Lee Middle Honored for Math
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - It was a proud day at Gordon Lee Middle School as Georgia’s State Superintendent Richard Woods made a special stop to celebrate student success. The school…
Data-Driven Fight Against Overdoses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Local officials are now using a new strategy, surveillance systems that track overdoses in real time. The Hamilton County Health Department is monitoring tools like O-D-MAP and ESSENCE, databases that show where and when overdoses happen. These…
Storm Hits Grundy County Overnight
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Severe storms swept through Grundy County last night, leaving a trail of destruction. High winds and heavy rainfall caused significant damage across the area, affecting homes,…
UTC Mocs Fever Sweeps Campus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Excitement is at an all-time high on the campus of UTC as the Mocs make history. For the first time ever, they are heading to the NIT…
Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo Arrives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saddle up, Chattanooga! The Twisted Horn Company’s Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo is riding into town this weekend at the First Horizon Pavilion. On April 4th and 5th, the best cowboys…
UTC Mocs Make Historic NIT Final
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team has made history by advancing to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) finals for the first time. This marks their deepest…
Hamilton County Data Breach Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A reported data breach in Hamilton County is raising concerns, not only about the security of personal information but also about how the county handled the situation. Commissioners debated the…
Cracking Down on Distracted Driving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and today, law enforcement hit the streets for Operation Hands Free—a statewide effort to crack down on distracted drivers and…
Veterans Court Offers Second Chance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County is making strides in supporting local veterans who find themselves in the criminal justice system. At today’s Pachyderm Club meeting, Judge Gary Starnes of the…
Walmart Offers Measles Protection Resources
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As measles cases resurface in Tennessee, Walmart and Walgreens Health & Wellness professionals are stepping up to help keep the community safe and informed. Local pharmacists are available for in-store…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Woodsong
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - We are learning more about a school that focuses on the growth of a child through play-based learning in the natural world. What began as a…
Honoring Officer Dunn Through Giving
FLINTSTONE, GA. (WDEF) - Today, from 12 to 5 PM, the community gathered at 4465 Happy Valley Road in Flintstone, Georgia, for a special blood drive honoring the life and service…
Nightfall Cutbacks Concern Some Fans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s beloved Nightfall concert series is back, but not without some big changes stirring up some concern. This year, the lineup is being cut in half, and…
Captain Larry Taylor Exhibit Opens This Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new exhibit honoring a Chattanooga war hero is set to open this weekend at the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The Captain…
A Caregiver’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shark Tank star and business mogul Barbara Corcoran is opening up about a deeply personal struggle, caring for her late mother, Florence, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease.…
Plan Hamilton Sparks Growth Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community leaders gathered today at the Chattanooga Area Chamber to discuss the future of Hamilton County’s growth, and the challenges that come with it. The growth strategy…
K9 Faith Sniffs Out Retirement Bliss
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A special four-legged investigator is hanging up her harness after nearly eight years of service. Accelerant Detection Canine Faith is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and success in…
Collegedale Springs Into Community Fun
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has officially sprung in Collegedale today as families gathered for the annual Spring Fling at The Commons. The annual Spring Fling at The Commons brought the community together for a day full of family-friendly activities. …
Mother and Daughter, Erlanger Doctors Together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, medical students across the country are finding out where they’ll begin their residency training as part of Match Week, a major milestone in their…
Hidden Danger in Downtown Soil
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga is facing a hidden threat, dangerous levels of lead in the soil. Recent studies have uncovered alarming concentrations, raising health concerns for those who live,…
Spring into a Fresh Start
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shake off those winter blues and get your outdoor space ready for sunny days ahead! Start by washing away winter grime—give your…
TN Legislators Consider Ending Grocery Tax
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major tax debate is unfolding in Tennessee as state lawmakers consider eliminating the grocery tax, a move advocates say would provide much-needed relief for struggling…
Walker County Votes on E-SPLOST
Walker County, GA (WDEF) - Walker County voters will decide tomorrow on the continuation of a one-percent sales tax that funds school improvements. This E-SPLOST, in place since 1997, helps cover…
March Madness Sparks Responsible Betting
he rise of legalized sports betting, industry leaders are emphasizing the need for responsible gaming, especially during this high-stakes tournament. With March Madness set to drive another surge in betting activity,…
Deadly Storm Ravages Grundy County
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last night, a powerful storm system swept through Grundy County, Tennessee, leaving a trail of significant damage in its wake. The community of Palmer was particularly…
Hamilton County Schools comment on Chatt Prep’s graduating class
UPDATE (3/14/2025): We're now hearing from Hamilton County Schools regarding Chattanooga Preparatory School's graduating class. "Our top priority is supporting the students at Chattanooga Prep and safeguarding their academic progress.…
Code Orange Air Quality Alert
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, meaning pollution levels have reached levels that could pose health risks, particularly for sensitive groups. Children, older adults,…
Precautions to take following fires
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We have the latest updates on the recent brush fires in Walker County, Georgia, and important wildfire prevention tips to help safeguard our communities. As of this…
City’s Homelessness Fuels Safety Concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While serious crime in Chattanooga has declined, many residents still feel unsafe, a perception tied not just to crime, but to the city’s growing homelessness crisis and…
Missionary Ridge Development Continues to Face Opposition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major development proposed for Missionary Ridge faces strong opposition from neighbors who say it’s too dense for the area. The Doolittle Farms project, which…
CPD Chief Addresses Pachyderm Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This afternoon, Chattanooga’s Chief of Police, John Chambers, addressed the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club to discuss progress and ongoing problems. Chief Chambers has served with the CPD…
Tennessee Cracks Down on Plate Flippers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed House Bill 300, a measure aimed at strengthening enforcement against the use of license plate flippers. The devices in…