Survey: gas prices down 20 cents in past week in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Have you noticed a decrease in gas prices in our area? According to GasBuddy’s most recent survey, the average price of…
Views of Trump trial unchanged following verdict — CBS News poll
Views about former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial after the verdict look much like they did before it took place. Just over half the country thought Trump was guilty before the verdict, and now just over half think the jury reached…
Hunter Biden jury selection takes place in his federal gun trial
Jury selection in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Delaware was completed Monday afternoon, according to the Associated Press. The president's son faces three felony charges stemming from his alleged illegal purchase and possession of a firearm in 2018 while…
Lineup announced for 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 3 Sisters Festival announced the lineup for its 2024 event. This annual bluegrass festival returns for its 17th year from October 4-5, 2024, at Ross's Landing. Headlining the festival on Friday, October 4 is GRAMMY…
Nokian Tyres Summer Nights concert series returns for 5th year
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the fifth year, the Nokian Tyres Summer Nights concert series is coming to Dayton. The event will take place every Friday night in June on the Rhea County Courthouse lawn. It will begin at 7…
Police ask for info on East Lake drive-by shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are asking for help in solving a shooting from over the weekend. On Saturday around 5:30 p.m., a 30-year-old woman was shot on Fourth Avenue in the East Lake area. Police say her injuries…
Upcoming construction related road closures in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Department of Transportation Press Release: CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES - MAJOR TRAFFIC IMPACT Cummings Highway at Railroad Overpass (St Elmo) Cummings Highway near the intersection of Broad Street / St Elmo Ave / W 37th Street closes today, Monday, June 3rd…
Firefighters battle house fire in Ooltewah Friday morning
UPDATES: June 3, 2024 A GoFundMe is attempting to raise funds for the Ooltewah family who lost their home in a fire on Friday. The page explained that the homeowners were at the hospital at the time of the fire.…
Remains found in Chattanooga identified as Georgia woman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Skeletal remains found near the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga have been identified as a Georgia woman. The Cobb County Police Department identified the…
Alabama man arrested for thefts, stolen truck still missing
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- DeKalb County deputies arrested a Crossville, Alabama man for an extensive property theft that occurred in May. They are still searching for a truck that was stolen. The sheriff's office said a burglary and theft…
Chattanooga secure additional funding for Parks and Outdoors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier this month the city of Chattanooga proposed its FY25 budget. However, this week Mayor Kelly was able to secure an additional $16 million…
Chattanooga woman escapes burning home on Rockway Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman escaped her burning home Monday morning as smoke spread throughout the neighborhood. Chattanooga firefighters arrived at…
Check out summer offers through the Chattanooga Public Library
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People of all ages will have an array of activities to keep them busy this summer at the Chattanooga Public Library. Executive Director, Will O'Hearn highlights some…
Garage fire causes 2 cars to explode Sunday morning
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters said two cars exploded after a home's garage caught on fire early Sunday morning. Hamilton County deputies and Dallas Bay firefighters…
Chattanooga partakes in 4th annual S.O.S. Fire Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fourth annual S.O.S. Fire Fest on Saturday featured all of Chattanooga's first responders. The event focused on the collaboration between all of the first responders and the citizens. "I'm so glad there's so much participation…
Tennessee has 2nd most fatal drug overdoses in the U.S.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In a new study by Journo Research, Tennessee has the second most fatal drug overdoses in the United States with 54.3 fatalities per 100,000 people. While there are many theories why overdoses are at an all-time…
Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hikers
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -Two rescue missions took place yesterday at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. According to officials around 2 p.m. yesterday, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a hiker suffering from…
Motorcyclist critically injured in Highway 41 wreck
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A motorcyclist was air lifted to the hospital with serious injuries after crashing on Highway 41 on Friday. The Haletown…
Local officials, residents react to Trump verdict
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We have been getting reaction on Thursday afternoon's verdict in New York that found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in a…
Department of Energy official visits Novonix
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A high-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Energy visited Chattanooga Friday. David Turk, the Deputy Secretary of the DOE, visited the Novonix plant on the…
Chattanooga Police arrest 2 suspects in April shooting of teenager
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have arrested two suspects in an April shooting of a 14-year-old on Shallowford Road. Officers arrested 18-year-old Allen Ray and 36-year-old Dominique Collins. FROM LEFT: Allen Ray, Dominique Collins. Hamilton…
Sheriff explains why juvenile offenders were released to parents instead of jail
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sheriff Garrett is addressing community concerns about a chase of juveniles into Georgia. Deputies chased them across the state line on Thursday, but then the youths were released to their parents. This was the case…
From the Archives: 1989 Wrangler's Gator
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It sounded like a good idea at the time. 35 years ago, a new country rock bar was opening. The owner from the gulf coast wanted to make a live alligator his mascot. In this edition…
Man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley pleads not guilty in Georgia court
A man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus pleaded not guilty Friday to murder and other charges in her death. A grand jury in early May returned an indictment charging Jose Ibarra…
