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Easter activities around Chattanooga for 2024

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Those looking for Easter activities for families don't have to look too far. There are several agencies and groups offering public Easter activities, including Easter egg hunts.…

Florida woman found dead on cruise ship, Bahamas police say

A 27-year-old Florida woman traveling to the Bahamas on a cruise ship was found dead in her cabin, police said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it was investigating the unidentified woman's death and that an autopsy will be conducted to determine how she…

Chattanooga Police say man was shot on Lee Highway

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Lee Highway. Officers responded to a person shot call at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Upon arrival to the 7700 block of…

Chattanooga receives $2 million for Westside Evolves Plan

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Biden Administration has allocated more than $47 million to the state of Tennessee for infrastructure projects. Chattanooga will receive $2 million, which will go toward the Community-Led Reconnection of the Westside Neighborhood in Chattanooga. The…

Food Truck Friday's new KIC Nights postponed

UPDATE Food Truck Friday's new KIC Nights has been postponed due to predicted severe weather. Instead of KIC Nights taking place on March 15, it has been postponed by one week. The inaugural KIC Nights Food Truck Friday will take…

Midland Pike home to be demolished after fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Woodmore community home was destroyed Wednesday morning in a fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the fire started just after 6 a.m. The house was located in…

SPLOST passes in Catoosa County

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - In addition to today's presidential primaries in Georgia, voters in Catoosa County decided on whether or not to continue the 1% special purpose local option sales tax, or SPLOST. Here is a look at your…

2024 Road to Nightfall lineup announced

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Road to Nightfall lineup was announced on Tuesday by Chattanooga Presents and SoundCorps. Annually, Road to Nightfall bands competitively perform at The Granfalloon, and…

Portion of Retro Hughes Road to close Wednesday

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bakewell Utility will close a portion of Retro Hughes Road this week to repair a water mainline. The road closure will be from Highway 27 to Back Valley Road. It will last from Wednesday, March…

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