CPD arrest a suspect for a shooting on Manor Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shamieka Hart after a shooting on the 3900 block of…
Volunteer firefighters battled Hixson house fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to a structure fire located at 8637 Freeling Varner Road. At 11:00 pm Thursday night, a neighbor heard a…
CHI Memorial Awards $60,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Focused on Health and Well-being
CHI Memorial recently awarded $60,000 in grant money to three local nonprofits working to improve health and well-being in the Chattanooga area. The recipients—Medical Foundation of Chattanooga, The Lighthouse Collective, and La Paz—are each…
Tivoli Theatre in Downtown Chattanooga Receives $1 Million Donation for Major Renovations
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) Downtown Chattanooga's iconic Tivoli Theatre is undergoing a significant transformation, and the community got an exclusive update on the exciting renovations during the Rotary Club meeting today. The historic theatre, a cornerstone…
'The Dream' faces more scrutiny from Beer Board after January shootout
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub continues to be in hot water after a pair of shootings within the past four months. (more…)
South Pittsburg high school students learn how to 'arrive alive'
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)- South Pittsburg high school students learned about how dangerous distracted driving can be on Thursday. (more…)
Frozen Foods Saving Time & Money
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - March is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Frozen Food Month. Whether you’re feeding a busy family on the go or looking for ways to save time in the kitchen, frozen foods are…
New Phone Restrictions for Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new push to ban cell phones and other personal devices during class could soon become law in Tennessee. The state’s House of Representatives passed a bill…
Northwest Georgia man sentenced for attacking Chattanooga Masonic Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A northwest Georgia man who attacked the Chattanooga Masonic Center was sentenced Thursday. Kadum Harwood is serving five years in federal prison. In September of 2023, he pulled down the…
TDOT announces weekend lane closures as part of Phase 2
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers traveling through the I-75 at I-24 interchange should prepare for delays due to scheduled road construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced weekend lane closures as part…
President Trump pauses Mexico tariffs until April 2
President Trump on Thursday said he will pause 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico that are covered under a 2020 trade agreement, delaying levies imposed on the nation and on Canada earlier this week. Mr. Trump…
Man arrested in Chattanooga for shooting in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested for shooting someone in Athens, Tennessee. The shooting occurred on February 28, 2025, near McMinn Avenue. According to…
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrests a man for multiple drug trafficking charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) - The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit have arrested a man with multiple drug trafficking charges. The recent arrest…
Chattanooga State Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of First-Ever Student Health Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the grand opening of the first-ever Student Health Clinic. The clinic offers a wide range of healthcare services to students, It's designed to provide…
Residents react to proposed bill that would shield carpet manufacturers from lawsuits
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A controversial bill regarding forever chemicals was the subject of a tense hearing in Atlanta. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: The Hummus Bowl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traditional hummus is made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds. Add a little olive oil, lemon, and garlic, and you the recipe for a delicious source of…
Court appoints Aubrey Preston as conservator in Life Care Centers case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The legal battle for control over Life Care Centers of America has been resolved. On the morning of March 4, 2025, a Cleveland judge agreed to name Aubrey…
Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes
ATLANTA (AP) — Powerful storms that killed three people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town charged eastward Wednesday, spawning tornado warnings near the East Coast while heavy snow struck…
North River Elementary to enter design phase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The development of a new Hixson elementary school continues to move forward. (more…)
Mayor Kelly wins reelection in landslide, celebrates passage of amendment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has won reelection to a second term as Chattanooga mayor. (more…)
Spirit Airlines' announces 3 new non-stop flights to CHA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spirit Airlines has announced its first service at the Chattanooga Airport (CHA) with the addition of three new non-stop flights. The non-stop flights…
Salvation Army Hosts Annual Mardi Bras Event
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- The Salvation Army hosted their annual Mardi Bras event earlier today. Hosted by the Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary, the event was all about providing essential undergarments…
A Fun-Filled Pancake Day at St. Nicholas: A Tradition Celebrated by All
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- Students, parents, and staff came together to celebrate Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, at St. Nicholas School, marking a fun-filled…
Suspect dead after officer involved shooting in Fairfield Glade
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Fairfield Glade Tuesday afternoon is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. CT while…