Two suspects charged in disturbing case involving children and dozens of animals
MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Grundy County authorities are asking for the community’s help after a disturbing case involving children and dozens of animals.…
UPDATE: CPD arrests 64-year-old in Lee Highway homicide
UPDATE (8/28): The Chattanooga Police quickly located and arrested 64-year-old Guster Harfield in connection with a homicide on the 7700 block of…
Wanted man is killed after producing a firearm in attempts to flee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The TBI special agents are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a Friday morning fatal shooting in Reagan involving the United States Marshals Service. According to the…
Chattanooga Business Elite Hosts 2025 Level Up Summit to Celebrate Black Business Month
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) The Chattanooga Business Elite came together today to honor innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture during Black Business Month. The 2025 Level Up Summit brought local leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts under one roof — all focused on empowering…
Heritage Center Honors Cherokee Medal of Honor Recipient Dwight W. Birdwell
Chattanooga, Tn (WDEF)- The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center debuted a new exhibit Saturday honoring Medal of Honor recipient Dwight W. Birdwell. Birdwell — a citizen of the Cherokee Nation — is one of only five Cherokee people…
Proposed asphalt plant stirs controversy in Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a significant amount of opposition to a proposed asphalt mixing plant in Soddy-Daisy. (more…)
Rose highlights key aspect for governor's race
Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., a freshman from Cookeville, Tenn., leaves the chamber at the Capitol after he blocked a unanimous consent vote during a scheduled pro forma House session on a long-awaited $19 billion disaster aid…
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97
Jim Lovell, the astronaut who commanded the famous Apollo 13 mission, has died, NASA…
Overnight roadwork to resurface Market Street, TDOT says
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County will see overnight construction on Market Street from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Cherokee Boulevard. The nearly $1.8 million project, awarded to APAC Atlantic, Inc. in March 2025 and…
Traffic changes ahead as TDOT advances I-75/I-24 interchange improvement project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers traveling near the I-75 and I-24 interchange should prepare for upcoming construction that will impact traffic patterns next week. The work is…
Bed Bath & Beyond is back with a slightly different name and a promise to honor legacy coupons
Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback under a slightly different name, more than two years after filing for bankruptcy. The first Bed Bath & Beyond Home store will open in Nashville on Friday,…
Chattanooga police arrest third suspect in Read Avenue homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the Read Avenue homicide. The shooting occurred on July 20, 2025, in the 1700 block of Read Avenue. The incident…
Audi looking at Chattanooga for new factory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An industry report out of Germany says that building a second auto plant in Chattanooga is gaining ground at Audi. The luxury brand is owned…
Wreck of historic Spanish ship that was attacked in 1748 possibly found in North Carolina
These are remains of what archaeologists at East Carolina State University believe to be La Fortuna, a historic Spanish privateer ship that exploded off the North Carolina coast in 1748 / East Carolina University's Program in…
Hamilton County deputy awarded medal for performing life-saving action
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett awarded one of his deputies for performing life-saving actions out in the field. On March 16, 2025,…
Man arrested in Jackson County after authorities uncover drugs during traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Jackson County after authorities uncovered drugs during a traffic stop. The stop occurred on…
Germs in the Classroom: How to Stay Healthy This Fall
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- As kids head back to school, they’re bringing more than just new backpacks and sharpened pencils. Health experts warn that the start of the school year often ushers in what’s known as the “back-to-school crud” — a…
Humane Educational Society Opens New Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) The Humane Educational Society has officially opened a new low-cost spay and neuter clinic, a project leaders say has been years in the making. “This is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said…
Suspect in Athens homicide has criminal history as schools exercise caution amid manhunt
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- A suspect is on the run in McMinn County after Athens Police say he shot two men last night, killing…
Bargain Hunters Hit Signal Mountain for World’s Longest Yard Sale
Signal Mountain, TN (WDEF) -- It’s a bargain hunter’s dream—and it’s officially underway. The World’s Longest Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning, stretching an impressive 690…
TennCare Expands Coverage for Obesity Medications
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…
Hope for Mothers, Help for Babies
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…
32 dogs rescued from suspected abuse in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- 32 dogs were rescued from a home in Catoosa County after investigators found signs of animal cruelty. The Georgia Department of Agriculture…
Unarmed Fort Stewart soldiers tackled, subdued gunman who was "shooting their buddies," Army secretary says
Unarmed soldiers rushed a fellow service member who allegedly opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said Thursday. Five soldiers were wounded in the shooting, and the suspect, a sergeant at the Army base,…