As Hurricane Milton makes its way toward the coast, many Floridians are desperately seeking shelter. Hotel owners and cabin operators, like those at the Redfern Glamping Experience, are opening their doors to those fleeing the storm. “We will get you…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Five years ago, the Hamilton County Government purchased McDonald…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Assessor of Property wanted to set the record straight on a reported change to the reappraisal schedule. Currently, properties…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Ooltewah roads will be the subject of a study following a fatal crash last month that took the life of a 16 year old boy.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local couple is opening up Eggs Up Grill in Cleveland, the first in the Chattanooga area. Eggs Up Grill is a rapidly expanding breakfast, brunch,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made an arrest in connection to the Hickory Valley Road homicide. Victor Bentley Davis was located and arrested October…
Waffle House on Tuesday announced that it had closed its Tampa-area locations ahead of the projected landfall of Hurricane Milton, citing the so-called Waffle House Index as a measure of the storm's severity. "Our #whindex status maps…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Attorney General, Chris Carr, join 22 other attorneys general urging a Tennessee court to enforce its orders requiring TikTok to share and preserve evidence in an ongoing investigation. The coalition…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a fatal crash that involved a pedestrian. CPD responded to the 4700 block of Brainerd Road at 7:59 a.m., October 8,…
Sin City blew a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana before first light Wednesday in an elaborate implosion that reduced to rubble…
DAYTON (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found several financial and policy issues in the Rhea County Sheriff's Office. The findings cover a seven year period…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The W Road will be closing for a couple weeks due to slope stabilization. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency…
SOUTH CHINA SEA (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga native was promoted to Chief Petty…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At the request of District Attorney General Coty Wamp, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are looking into the circumstances leading up to a fatal…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Freedom Sings USA hosted an open house in Lookout Valley filled with music, camaraderie, and support for the Veterans. This event was hosted to create a great opportunity for Veterans…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Various members of the community came together for Chattanooga’s weekly City Council Meeting. As many important topics were discussed, one important event that happened within the meeting was the members of the Council voted to execute an…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Most good teachers have a way turning their classrooms into a warm and inviting place to learn. At Ivy Academy, Cara Stepp helps…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- A dead body was discovered inside a pickup truck in Cherokee County on US 64. Cherokee County Sheriff's Office reported at 10:18 p.m. October 7, 2024, Cherokee County Communications got a call about a suspicious…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cumberland Trail is one of Tennessee’s most unique state…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga and Hamilton County Elected Officials and Community Members came together for the first annual Violence Summit on Tuesday. “So we have been meeting for…
TikTok was sued Tuesday by 14 attorneys general who allege the social media platform is misleading the public about its safety. The app, they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An iguana that Chattanooga firefighters help pull off a trash truck has found his forever home through a McKamey foster. McKamey posted on Facebook that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Businesses heavily invested in the state of Chattanooga tourism came together for a discussion Tuesday. (more…)
UPDATE (10/102024): Christopher Lewis has passed away after being involved in a severe motorcycle accident. Catoosa County Fire Department posted on Facebook this evening, copied from the…