Chattanooga, TN(WDEF)- Flu season is beginning to ease across Tennessee and the United States, but health officials say cases remain widespread as colder weather moves in. Doctors report that this year’s flu season has brought higher-than-normal activity, including more severe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Commission has approved funding for a new splash pad at the John A. Patten Community Center in Lookout Valley. The splash pad will be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Theatre Center starts off 2026 with a play from classic screenwriter, August Wilson. From January 30 through February 15, August Wilson's King Hedley II will…
By JOSH BOAK, AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his “ Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A women's clothing chain seems to be going out of business. A spokesperson for Francesca's tells the Women's Wear Daily that they are liquidating their inventory and closing soon. The chain began in Houston 26 years ago…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton city council has moved forward with building new Memorial in the city. They have approved a contractor for the Temple Beth-El memorial Park. The park will be built at the site of the former…
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The owner blames a window heater for a fire Tuesday night fire at a Summerville restaurant. Henry's BBQ on Commerce Street was gutted by flames. An employee told firefighters…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Orchard Knob Middle School honored academic excellence with a special celebration recognizing 90 students who earned a spot on the honor roll, bringing families, educators, and community…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two new additions to its animal family and inviting the community to help choose their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As many people begin the New Year with resolutions focused on health and wellness, scammers are taking advantage of those searching for weight…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A surprising discovery led to a large police presence in Whitfield County Wednesday. Whitfield County Sheriff's…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The main portion of the Chattanooga Choo Choo has been listed for sale. It has been listed on the investment firm’s Berkeley Capital Advisors’ retail offerings page. It has been owned by the firm Northpond Partners since…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is asking the City Council for help to land a new flight. The airport is asking for a $150,000 subsidy to convince United Airlines to fly weekly from Chattanooga to Houston, Texas. United…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Soddy-Daisy has settled a lawsuit related to a controversial case. Eric Jenkins and Jake Elrod had sued the city over what they alleged was intimidation during the investigation of Justin Whaley. Whaley had been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Red Cross is reporting a critical blood shortage as hospitals across the country request more blood than is currently available. The organization says its…
President Donald Trump‘s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying…
Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in an all-cash $450 million deal, the…
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The recall involves some 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A cold snap is expected across the Tennessee Valley this weekend, and residents are being reminded of ways to preserve energy and stay warm indoors. Sealing doors…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A community meeting was held today at OddStory Central in Chattanooga, hosted by Atypical Place for Transformations, to discuss challenges facing unhoused residents and explore ways to…
CHATTANOOGA (UNITY GROUP) - The Unity Group of Chattanooga was greatly saddened to hear of the recent transition of one of our foremost heroines who stood for truth, justice and universal fairness, Chattanooga former Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown. It…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Geogia is opting in on a federal tax credit for non-profits. The deal is if you donate to an organization that gives out scholarships to children, you can qualify for the tax credit. It is a dollar-for-…
By JEFF MARTIN and HAYA PANJWANI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With many Americans still recovering from multiple blasts of snow and unrelenting freezing temperatures in the nation’s northern tier, a new storm is set to emerge…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former deacon at a Hixson church made his first court appearance Tuesday. Christopher Collins was charged last week with nine counts of sexual…